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lydiahephzibah's review
1.0
- weird fake virus/pandemic (the TELA virus) just say covid if you wanna do a covid book
- every female character referred to as "the woman" constantly. 120 times in 170 pages
- so boring
- literally wanted to DNF with 10 pages to go so
- every female character referred to as "the woman" constantly. 120 times in 170 pages
- so boring
- literally wanted to DNF with 10 pages to go so
aztlan's review
3.0
This book was enjoyable, with lovable characters, a relationship to care about, and moments that pulled at your heart. I think I would have been absolutely in love with this book if there had been a little more lead in. Pretty much immediately, there was strong lust and general feels, and it felt a little jarring. I would have loved to see the characters being nervous to see each other again, maybe reminisce about high school before they see each other, and maybe even see the awkwardness of their first encounter after seven years. Without this 'set up' I found it really hard to get into the story.
I'd probably still continue with this series when the second book comes out, but it would be awesome to get a little more history and context before the start of the relationship.
I'd probably still continue with this series when the second book comes out, but it would be awesome to get a little more history and context before the start of the relationship.
stephanieel's review
3.0
This book was given to the Sapphic Book Club for an honest review.
Sky is a chef just trying to get by with the unexpected lockdown. Mia is her best friend who is temporarily leaving with her, while arranging her move. It shouldn't be a problem for them to be stuck in the same place for two weeks, if it wasn't the fact that Sky has a crush on Mia since high school.
If you're looking for something sweet, with not too much drama and with its own spice of hotness, this is the book for you. Although this was easy to read, it took me more time than I expected, because I felt the lack of some more concrete obstacle. Also, even with the premise of a lockdown, we don't see too much of it in the book, which is nice as someone who has had her share with Covid related subjects.
It is an enjoyable book and worth a read.
Sky is a chef just trying to get by with the unexpected lockdown. Mia is her best friend who is temporarily leaving with her, while arranging her move. It shouldn't be a problem for them to be stuck in the same place for two weeks, if it wasn't the fact that Sky has a crush on Mia since high school.
If you're looking for something sweet, with not too much drama and with its own spice of hotness, this is the book for you. Although this was easy to read, it took me more time than I expected, because I felt the lack of some more concrete obstacle. Also, even with the premise of a lockdown, we don't see too much of it in the book, which is nice as someone who has had her share with Covid related subjects.
It is an enjoyable book and worth a read.
sherpawhale's review
4.0
Absolutely devoured this one despite thinking I was only going to flick through a few pages and save for later. I blew off playing through a game, watching the Olympics, and had to reschedule a game session with a friend because I was so hooked.
My only complaint is that there was a fantasy of seeing the other character naked in the shower that was mentioned 2 or 3 times, and it never materialized in the pages.
The Chekhov's gun of romance is that if a character mentions a fantasy, they better be acting on it before the end.
Otherwise, it was a really fun pandemic book that neatly side-stepped COVID with the fictional TELA virus, while also perfectly encapsulating a trope of isolation with feelings.
My only complaint is that there was a fantasy of seeing the other character naked in the shower that was mentioned 2 or 3 times, and it never materialized in the pages.
The Chekhov's gun of romance is that if a character mentions a fantasy, they better be acting on it before the end.
Otherwise, it was a really fun pandemic book that neatly side-stepped COVID with the fictional TELA virus, while also perfectly encapsulating a trope of isolation with feelings.
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