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lizzieberry's review
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
I was excited to read this book because it's from Roxane Gay's press. The representation and thoughtful approach to relationships and difficult decisions to be made in a capitalist, racist, sexist, homophobic, and ableist world were insightful. However, I felt like the book wasn't fully plot or character driven. It was slow for me and didn't feel super interesting until like the last few chapters. I also didn't feel like I believed the romance between the characters. I wish it was more compelling!
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Racism, Sexual violence, and Xenophobia
amandakathleen's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Racism, and Toxic relationship
bookmaddie's review
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Ableism
mothie_girlie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
As always thank you to publishes and Netgalley for a free arc in exchange for an honest review.
Let me first give kudos and praise to Lynette r Freeman, your voice is absolutely gorgeous! I genuinely enjoyed this book, the characters were dynamic and the variety of plot points were revolutionary. This book has so many much needed conversations about race, disability justice and sexuality. If you’re someone that appreciates additional, meaningful additions to romance novels you will genuinely appreciate this one. The romance between Glory and Parkie was so raw and real in so many ways. Unfortunately where this novel fell off for me was the pacing, at the beginning I was extremely engaged but somewhere near half way in, it just felt stagnant and I didn't want to pick it up anymore. Ultimately this is a wonderful novel and I hope the author and editors' styles advance in the future.
Let me first give kudos and praise to Lynette r Freeman, your voice is absolutely gorgeous! I genuinely enjoyed this book, the characters were dynamic and the variety of plot points were revolutionary. This book has so many much needed conversations about race, disability justice and sexuality. If you’re someone that appreciates additional, meaningful additions to romance novels you will genuinely appreciate this one. The romance between Glory and Parkie was so raw and real in so many ways. Unfortunately where this novel fell off for me was the pacing, at the beginning I was extremely engaged but somewhere near half way in, it just felt stagnant and I didn't want to pick it up anymore. Ultimately this is a wonderful novel and I hope the author and editors' styles advance in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Ableism
strawberrytheauthor's review against another edition
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.0
The audiobook narrator was a really great choice. I loved the way she read this book. However, I didn’t really like the book. I thought it was very bland up until the last three chapters and then it gave me evil stepmother locking Cinderella upstairs vibes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Sexual content, Confinement, Cursing, Blood, Animal death, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, and Car accident
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