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maple_dove's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- 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 love that the platonic love between Alice and Takumi was explored first, and for a long time, before the romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia and Racism
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Sexual content
There is a lot of talk about sex. So probably 13+themessyannotator's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
I really loved the representation in this book (especially as someone who relates to the biromantic label) and part of the love story were fun to read about. Overall, though, the writing and plot was just lacking for me. The story felt really disjointed, the timelines skipping weeks at a time, and the relationship between Takumi and Alice was just confusing at times with the skips in timeline. Also, the writing felt somewhat young for the age of Alice’s character and there were a lot of details/narrative that I felt were unnecessary and excessive.
It was the first book I’ve ever read with biromantic rep which I loved but overall the writing was not good and I felt it lacked in character development and plot development.
It was the first book I’ve ever read with biromantic rep which I loved but overall the writing was not good and I felt it lacked in character development and plot development.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia
Moderate: Racism and Sexual harassment
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
dollys_island's review against another edition
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Racism and Sexual harassment
aromarrie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.25
01/20/21: this book made me smile so much, it actually hurt after a while.
unfortunately, i don’t have as much of a well-thought review as i would like reading this story the second time around. but i will say this: “let’s talk about love” is so incredibly charming and absolutely bursts with so much heart, it actually brought me close to tears because a story this good? it can get me through anything. and obviously that’s a stretch because who knows what life will throw at me?
but our main character, alice, is so bubbly, so affectionate, and she cares with all that she has. just like the people who are lucky enough to be in her orbit. and anyone who suggests otherwise just because of her sexuality needs to get a grip and check themselves. we all deal with her conflicts; the fact that this story didn’t just focus on romantic love but also platonic love, family love—that means the absolute world to me.
alice’s relationship with her parents, feenie & ryan, and takumi—they’re all so precious but there’s always faults that come with it. it was so uplifting to see how she also had to learn more things about herself and what she truly wants—for herself and in her relationships with the people she loves. small pieces here and there in the story as she was seeing a counselor was so beneficial for her and it just further made me root for her to find the happiness that she deserves.
i have a long way to go with my own happiness, but it just felt good to lie down late in night and see a character that felt so real to me find her own.
i can’t ever forget this story for that.
content warnings //: consumption of alcohol, acephobia, racism (against the main character, who is Black + also depicted in a past event recounted by another character who is East Asian), mention of cheating, and sexual harassment
unfortunately, i don’t have as much of a well-thought review as i would like reading this story the second time around. but i will say this: “let’s talk about love” is so incredibly charming and absolutely bursts with so much heart, it actually brought me close to tears because a story this good? it can get me through anything. and obviously that’s a stretch because who knows what life will throw at me?
but our main character, alice, is so bubbly, so affectionate, and she cares with all that she has. just like the people who are lucky enough to be in her orbit. and anyone who suggests otherwise just because of her sexuality needs to get a grip and check themselves. we all deal with her conflicts; the fact that this story didn’t just focus on romantic love but also platonic love, family love—that means the absolute world to me.
alice’s relationship with her parents, feenie & ryan, and takumi—they’re all so precious but there’s always faults that come with it. it was so uplifting to see how she also had to learn more things about herself and what she truly wants—for herself and in her relationships with the people she loves. small pieces here and there in the story as she was seeing a counselor was so beneficial for her and it just further made me root for her to find the happiness that she deserves.
i have a long way to go with my own happiness, but it just felt good to lie down late in night and see a character that felt so real to me find her own.
i can’t ever forget this story for that.
content warnings //: consumption of alcohol, acephobia, racism (against the main character, who is Black + also depicted in a past event recounted by another character who is East Asian), mention of cheating, and sexual harassment
Content Warnings
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia and Alcohol
Minor: Racism, Sexual harassment, and Infidelity
mxbluet18's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Trigger warnings for Let's Talk About Love include: ableist language; acephobia, alcohol, anxiety, assault, bullying, cheating (both past and mentioned); manipulation, microaggressions, racism, sexism, sexual harassment and toxic friendship.
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☢Old Review ☢
This book made me cry at least 3 times in the space of about 10 minutes, and if that isn't ringing endorsement then I don't know what is. But seriously, this book explained things about me that I haven't yet had the words to explain. And it gave me some much needed ace representation. I loved it from start to finish, and I read it cover to cover in two days. The characters are relatable and real in a way that writer's don't always manage and that's in part what made me love this book so much. I also loved that this book subtly tackled and removed the stereotypes around being queer, and ace specifically, as well as the racial stereotypes of being black, and Japanese. Obviously there are some issues, namely Margot and Feenie, and those are never addressed, but overall, for me, this book was incredible.
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☢New Review☢
I loved this book just as much as the first time I read it. I believe it was the first book I read with asexual representation, and it put words to feelings I couldn't describe for myself. I love how it discussed the stereotypes asexual people have to deal with, but how it also gave the best example of what you should do when someone comes out as ace, and the things you shouldn't say.
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That's not to say that there aren't also the opposite examples too, of the typical things people say to asexuals, and the things that make someone feel guilty or ashamed for the identity, but those, for me are far overshadowed by Takumi and the way he handled Alice telling him.
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☢Old Review ☢
This book made me cry at least 3 times in the space of about 10 minutes, and if that isn't ringing endorsement then I don't know what is. But seriously, this book explained things about me that I haven't yet had the words to explain. And it gave me some much needed ace representation. I loved it from start to finish, and I read it cover to cover in two days. The characters are relatable and real in a way that writer's don't always manage and that's in part what made me love this book so much. I also loved that this book subtly tackled and removed the stereotypes around being queer, and ace specifically, as well as the racial stereotypes of being black, and Japanese. Obviously there are some issues, namely Margot and Feenie, and those are never addressed, but overall, for me, this book was incredible.
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☢New Review☢
I loved this book just as much as the first time I read it. I believe it was the first book I read with asexual representation, and it put words to feelings I couldn't describe for myself. I love how it discussed the stereotypes asexual people have to deal with, but how it also gave the best example of what you should do when someone comes out as ace, and the things you shouldn't say.
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That's not to say that there aren't also the opposite examples too, of the typical things people say to asexuals, and the things that make someone feel guilty or ashamed for the identity, but those, for me are far overshadowed by Takumi and the way he handled Alice telling him.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Alcohol, Bullying, Sexual harassment, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Sexual assault
Minor: Racism and Sexism
melaniereadsbooks's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
This was a super cute and fast, character-driven read! I really liked Alice and how she learned about herself throughout the book. I loved the discussions of asexuality and showing a character who wants love and romance but not sex. I thought this did a good job explaining how asexual people can still love someone just as much as an allosexual person! That being said, this book didn't have a ton of a plot, and not much happened other than Alice just figuring things out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Racism and Sexual harassment
theinvulnerabletide's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Racism
unwise_samwise's review
emotional
medium-paced
- 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
A wonderful book and a delightful read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Acephobia/Arophobia
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
Okay I loved this. Yes, some of the time jumps were weird, because at points I was like, how did you do so much in so little time?? I didn't actually realize that much time was passing. Which also could have been because I was listening to the audiobook. But Alice felt so real, and her struggles with her sexuality also felt real. And Takumi! Her relationship with Takumi was adorable. I loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia and Sexual assault
Moderate: Racism and Panic attacks/disorders
podanotherjessi's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- 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? Yes
3.75
This was cute! There's three plots - the romance, Alice's conflict with her family, and Alice's conflict with her friends. The last of those was my favorite, and the family conflict bored me at points, but they all come together well. My other wishe would be that it explored more of the relationship after it formed, but I understand that that's normal for the genre. Overall, enjoyable and cute.
Characters: 7
Plot: 8
Setting: 6
General Appeal: 8
Writing Style: 8
Originality: 9
Ending: 8
Characters: 7
Plot: 8
Setting: 6
General Appeal: 8
Writing Style: 8
Originality: 9
Ending: 8
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Racism