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stormeno's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Islamophobia, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Homophobia
Minor: Sexual content and Classism
garbutch's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The mental illness stuff also seemed well above and beyond generalized anxiety disorder, IMO. But maybe wealthy cis men have a different experience with pathologization than I do. I've been diagnosed with BPD a few times over and feel doubtful that Paris didn't have some kind of cluster B thing going on. Also just applying 1 therapy and 1 medication just seemed like way too simple a fix and not representative of the reality of what interacting with the mental health care system is like.
I've got other stuff I typed out and then deleted but yeah. This is definitely my least favourite Alexis Hall book by a long shot.
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Toxic friendship, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Racism and Sexual assault
gale_bruckner'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
4.5
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Abandonment
Minor: Islamophobia and Homophobia
historic_wince'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
While it wasn't my favorite Alexis Hall reading experience, I'll still be picking up the next book in this series.
Graphic: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Homophobia and Islamophobia
Minor: Religious bigotry
maaikereadsbooks_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Bullying, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Islamophobia and Emotional abuse
unsuccessfulbookclub'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
The thing about Alexis Hall is that he writes RoNos that look like they’re gonna be super fluffy and then hit you with the sledgehammer of reality.
Graphic: Abandonment, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Religious bigotry, Xenophobia, Cursing, and Racism
duckyreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
There is an abundant portrayal of Paris's severe anxiety that is present through his internal monologue and self-destructive decisions, especially in his initial interactions with Tariq. Paris continues to make these decisions throughout the story, and although it becomes repetitive, I think it's an accurate reflection of living with severe anxiety.
Hall's banter is still present in this story and is woven throughout several characters (namely Tariq's housemates). Hall also includes several important topics namely loneliness, religion, and identity. I really admired how Tariq set firm boundaries and reminded Paris that he can also set boundaries to ensure that he's comfortable. Tariq is a sweetheart that exudes confidence, and I wished that his POV was more available in some chapters. Watching Paris and Tariq grow emotionally toward the end of the story felt very sweet and rewarding and I want the best for both of them!
Thank you to Netgalley and Forever Publishing for a copy of an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, Islamophobia, Sexual harassment, Religious bigotry, and Racism
bananathebookbestie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Mental illness
Moderate: Islamophobia, Racism, Homophobia, Emotional abuse, and Abandonment
purplepenning's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Islamophobia, Xenophobia, Medical content, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Abandonment, Bullying, and Grief
Minor: Alcohol