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kimu's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
This is really an adorable and cute book. I especially appreciated the neurodiverse characters, and how well the author wove their lived experiences into the story. Would have been 5 stars, but a) the revenge storyline wasn’t as well structured as the romance and b) one character has a serious relationship issue that is dealt with almost as an aside in the story. Overall though, would definitely recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship
madsmcw_reads's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual content, and Emotional abuse
kaydeedickins's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Biphobia, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexism and Misogyny
Minor: Medical content and Violence
g_c_geeks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
4.0
This was a very fun and diverse romance book that I thoroughly enjoyed. The spice was amazing and I loved each and every character (except for you-know-who).
Adored the neurodivergent and queer representation, particularly how normalised it felt. Yes the characters had to develop trust before sharing those pieces of themselves but then they just accepted it and moved on. The “I don’t see you differently, I just see you better” thing rlly got me and is so beautiful.
My only issue was the third act conflict felt so stupid to me, and the resolution of said conflict felt super rushed. Overall it just seemed like it didn’t really need to happen.
But other than that, there were some great messages in there, and really it was just a great read.
Adored the neurodivergent and queer representation, particularly how normalised it felt. Yes the characters had to develop trust before sharing those pieces of themselves but then they just accepted it and moved on. The “I don’t see you differently, I just see you better” thing rlly got me and is so beautiful.
My only issue was the third act conflict felt so stupid to me, and the resolution of said conflict felt super rushed. Overall it just seemed like it didn’t really need to happen.
But other than that, there were some great messages in there, and really it was just a great read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Biphobia and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Emotional abuse
rachaelm13's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.5
We LOVE autistic women being loved on!!!
If you loved The Kiss Quotient you will probably love this book!
Love the neurodivergent/autism and social anxiety/anxiety representation in this book and so excited for the next books!
Rarely do I love both main characters but this book I was rooting for both, individually and as a pair. We got to see and experience their individual lives, work, and families which I loved, it wasn’t just about the love story.
But speaking of the love story, holy crap, the chemistry and emotional and physical connection of these characters is 10/10. Communication? Yes. Listening to boundaries? Yes. Liking the other person for who they are unconditionally? Yes. WE LOVE HEALTHY LOVE!
Also that first closet scene? Lives in my mind rent free "what do you need me to do, would this help?" in a puddle on the floor goodbye
I feel like the mentions of struggles that Bea has related to being autistic and that Jaime had related to his anxiety were short and sweet, explaining to the reader why they are the way they are, maybe a little abrupt in certain spots but also I feel like it was done in a really good, easy to digest way for people with no experience with neurodivergence and what that's like.
Really like how Bea wasn’t a character who ignored or "its fine" to her boundaries being crossed by her meddling family. I feel like a lot of books shit happens to the main character (usually the female main character) and she brushes it off whether it was a boundary being crossed or straight up harassment. I do feel like the revenge to get back at them didn’t make total sense, but I guess it would have disappointed them but the whole "that'll show them!" should have been "I’m going to tell them what they did wasn’t okay." But I understand the revenge concept was a plot device.
Maybe it's because I’ve never been in that type of situation but I didn’t understand the reasoning for the 3rd act, I feel like Bea should have talked to Jules and asked her instead of assuming that Jaime would be triggering to be around. I also can’t say how victims should react but I feel like if I were Jules I would want Bea to be happy, like your happiness shouldn’t be affected for my comfort. Or I would at least like to be asked, I don’t enjoy people making assumptions about me, if I was uncomfortable I would voice it. But maybe Jules wouldn’t voice it and Bea knew that.
I actually really enjoyed the simple, not overly descriptive writing in this book, particularly regarding the scene, I feel like most know what a generic town or bakery or big house etc looks like and can just imagine their own version of that, this left more writing to actual dialogue and feelings and plot.
Overall I’m so excited for more of this series and characters!
If you loved The Kiss Quotient you will probably love this book!
Love the neurodivergent/autism and social anxiety/anxiety representation in this book and so excited for the next books!
Rarely do I love both main characters but this book I was rooting for both, individually and as a pair. We got to see and experience their individual lives, work, and families which I loved, it wasn’t just about the love story.
But speaking of the love story, holy crap, the chemistry and emotional and physical connection of these characters is 10/10. Communication? Yes. Listening to boundaries? Yes. Liking the other person for who they are unconditionally? Yes. WE LOVE HEALTHY LOVE!
Also that first closet scene? Lives in my mind rent free "what do you need me to do, would this help?" in a puddle on the floor goodbye
I feel like the mentions of struggles that Bea has related to being autistic and that Jaime had related to his anxiety were short and sweet, explaining to the reader why they are the way they are, maybe a little abrupt in certain spots but also I feel like it was done in a really good, easy to digest way for people with no experience with neurodivergence and what that's like.
Really like how Bea wasn’t a character who ignored or "its fine" to her boundaries being crossed by her meddling family. I feel like a lot of books shit happens to the main character (usually the female main character) and she brushes it off whether it was a boundary being crossed or straight up harassment. I do feel like the revenge to get back at them didn’t make total sense, but I guess it would have disappointed them but the whole "that'll show them!" should have been "I’m going to tell them what they did wasn’t okay." But I understand the revenge concept was a plot device.
Maybe it's because I’ve never been in that type of situation but I didn’t understand the reasoning for the 3rd act,
I actually really enjoyed the simple, not overly descriptive writing in this book, particularly regarding the scene, I feel like most know what a generic town or bakery or big house etc looks like and can just imagine their own version of that, this left more writing to actual dialogue and feelings and plot.
Overall I’m so excited for more of this series and characters!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
kshertz'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
4.25
This was adorable. Just like all of Chloe’s books. I will read anything this human writes. The characters are just so real and you love them and you root for them forever. I love their story. I love the side characters. Does a Jaime really exist? Probably not but I love him with the fire of 1,000 suns. Plus I’m Julie doing the thing everyone gets mad about but I’m the end I’m super right. So that was validating too. Also everything else with Julie which was hard but good. Read it! Read everything by Chloe Liese ❤️I like seeing myself and my students and those close to me reflected in these books.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Bullying, Sexual content, and Violence
lea_fox's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Ughhh. Chloe Liese is not for me. I loved the diverse topics discussed but really hated her writing style in general. Plus, the third act break-up — nope absolutely not. Fucking hated it. Miscommunication trope can die. And, that ending honestly sucked too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
sarahsbookstacks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Alcohol
katharina90's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Hilarious, wholesome, delightful. Quite possibly my favorite meet-cute/"meet-disaster". I laughed out loud, repeatedly. Loved the neurodivergent representation.
I only wish the story had been wrapped up in a more convincing and fitting way. The third act conflict was a bit disappointing and the ending felt rushed.
I only wish the story had been wrapped up in a more convincing and fitting way. The third act conflict was a bit disappointing and the ending felt rushed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Biphobia, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Violence
memorable's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship