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bookishbrtny's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Death of parent and Biphobia
shector1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Biphobia, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, and Outing
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Death of parent, Car accident, Grief, and Cancer
litstyleguide's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Outing
Minor: Death of parent
bookedinsideout's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Outing, Toxic relationship, Biphobia, and Homophobia
Moderate: Abandonment, Bullying, and Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Cancer, Death of parent, and Racism
Acephobia: When the main character tries to explain to a woman that he's not attracted to people in general, she brushes it off by saying he doesn't have to make something up because he doesn't like her.elfit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This cover is very cute, it is part of what drew me to this book, and this arc. I went in thinking I would read a comfy, easy contemporary romance. But don't let this cover fool you. There is growth, a lot of baggage (and some trauma) and a whole lot of don't care/live my life Bogwitch energy.
If you want older romantic leads, Asian-American representation in a small town, LGBTQ+, and a cathartic HEA come find this book.
Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Racism, Outing, and Death of parent
lillygabriella's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I had no idea Gamer Geek was a subgenre of Romance now! I'm so glad to find out this exists! I got this as a Kindle First read, and finished in one day. I am really happy it was one of the options.
So what happens when two introverts get to know each other through an MMO? Misconceptions about identities, and wacky hijinks of course! Small towns, small dating pools, judgy people, family dysfunction, this book has it all. And some spicy romance to boot!
I rate the spice 2/5 chili peppers. The sex scenes are fairly explicit, more R than X rating. So if you like romance but not the sex stuff, it's really a small part of the story, and easily skimmable if it's not your thing. Well worth reading if it is, though.
I am definitely going to have to check out some of Cathy Yardley's other work.
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, Outing, Bullying, Cursing, and Sexual content
Minor: Violence, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Cancer, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Alcohol, Terminal illness, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Racism, Religious bigotry, and Sexism
hithereimlauren's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Outing and Biphobia
Moderate: Cancer and Death of parent
Minor: Misogyny, Grief, and Car accident
wilybooklover's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Outing, Homophobia, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Biphobia
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Racism, Cancer, Drug abuse, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
gemin1reader's review against another edition
3.0
It was cute but just a bit cringe in places (particularly her ‘badass’ attitude) and I felt like they actually fell in love a bit too quickly.
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Homophobia, and Biphobia
Minor: Infidelity and Pregnancy
sebrittainclark's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really loved this book. The romance is builds from friendship to something more, and I loved the journey the main characters go on. I also loved the bisexual/demisexual representation.
Content warning: there's some queerphobia by side characters and one main character is outed.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Graphic: Homophobia, Outing, and Biphobia
Minor: Death of parent and Infidelity