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the_true_monroe's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Through most of the book, this would have been a 4-4.5 for me. But alas, one of my worst tropes had me disappointed and pity hard. Honestly though, I can have a nice vision of what took place after the book ended which can make me feel a bit better.
A+ though for:
- the humor and cute moments
- the creativity of the world of the cupids and the diverse cast of characters in terms of gender, sexual orientation , race, nationality
-the amazing characterization and personalities of the main characters
-the depiction of positive queer experiences!
Also I am not usually big on dissecting symbolism but below is one I am proud of!
It was really interesting to see Jude accepted so easily as nonbinary by those who love them, yet the realization of finding belonging as a human and not as a cupid was parallel to a common trans narrative. Jude was fine being a cupid and never questioned it- it’s who they were and they were good at it. But then starting 6 months prior to the book’s beginning, they made what they thought was a huge mistake falling for a human boy. They spend the next months trying so hard to get back on track and focus on their work as a cupid but then not only does it all start happening again in terms of love, but they also find a deeper connection with other humans. Yet, other cupids don’t get it at all, even if they can relate to certain aspects like making mistakes or repressing feelings. But for Jude, their actions are not mistakes but rather what they are meant to be doing even if the path can be harder compared to the safe, secure life guaranteed as a cupid. This was really similar to when I gradually realized I was queer. And the reactions of Jude’s loved ones were also all to familiar. l
A+ though for:
- the humor and cute moments
- the creativity of the world of the cupids and the diverse cast of characters in terms of gender, sexual orientation , race, nationality
-the amazing characterization and personalities of the main characters
-the depiction of positive queer experiences!
Also I am not usually big on dissecting symbolism but below is one I am proud of!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Dysphoria, Transphobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Grief
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