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annabananadel's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
"Michael was mint chocolate chip for her. She could try other flavors, but he’d always be her favorite."
I vaguely remember buying a hard copy of this book in an airport and knew a lot of people in the book community recommends it. The cover definitely fooled the naive me and definitely did not expect such a steamy-filled book this is. Also, definitely my fault for not reading the back cover. Nonetheless, I was not disappointed in the slightest.
I love everything in this book: the characters, the steamy scenes, the plot, THE CHARACTERS, definitely Michael and Stella.
Don’t judge the cover literally is what this book is about because the same could be said about these two main characters. They both have flaws on the outside but it’s definitely the insides are what matters. Definitely a must-read for me in the future.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Mental illness
missgray's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Cursing, Cancer, and Mental illness
Moderate: Infidelity and Ableism
avery_hutchinson's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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? It's complicated
2.5
Didn’t love the book, the character interactions weren’t my favorite, but I like what the book was attempting to do
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Mental illness
m_h_t's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.25
Quite entertaining, nothing to special. But you wil definitely fall for the characters, and get sucked in the story. It’s a really nice lovable romance, perfect for when you’re in a reading slump
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Medical content, Cancer, and Terminal illness
iiamriya_'s review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
The overall idea of this book, I think is a good idea, however I do find slight problems in the way it was executed. After the romance was “developed” and the characters were far past “in love”, still I cannot see their relationship past lust. Even in those non sexual but romantic moments, the characters always found a way to indulge in erotic activities. It became slightly annoying because it felt once again as thought their romance was purely based on lust. I mean if they had to take a basic quiz on each other, they would fail. For god sake that didn’t even know each other’s favorite color. Yes I could be being picky but a more evolved romance would have been welcomed. The book was okay but it Isn’t a book I would recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
The girl in this book is autistic, so I guess if it triggers you beware.jules_c's review against another edition
hopeful
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Cursing, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
eligru's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer
rishireads's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Mental illness and Medical trauma
coralie_michon's review against another edition
funny
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? No
5.0
this is such a good book. i love the representation. michael’s character is wholesome: he is patient with stella, he is romantic, kind, generous. perfect blend of steamy and sweet ( and with a discrete cover too which is always appreciated ). i just couldn’t stop reading it, i am now obsessed with this book ( and if you know, you know ) and i can’t wait to read hoang’s other books ( that i ordered after reading the first chapter because her writing is just AMAZING ). also really appreciated the double pov.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content
morganwiard's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Mental illness