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Under the Lights by Dahlia Adler

bookishtiff's review against another edition

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3.0

This was the first book I read that was diverse.

silentrequiem's review against another edition

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emotional

4.0

syrianaramos's review against another edition

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1.0

well that was a waste of my time

trisha_thomas's review against another edition

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4.0

I thought this one was wonderful. I was surprised that my two MC's world's collided differently than I thought they would, I did enjoy their journey's and thought the outcomes were well done. I also enjoyed seeing how Liam and Ally were handling the separation of college and work and how their year went as well.

I wouldn't mind another update in this series but I'm also happy with how it all ended too!

booksandladders's review against another edition

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2.0

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Content Warning: on-screen sex, underage drinking, drugs, racism, parental neglect, homophobia

This wasn't any better after having read the first book. My past self that DNFed at 6% was right and I should never doubt myself and my reviews of things that I didn't like.

Original Review: May 31, 2019; Rating: 2 stars
DNF @ 6%

This is a case of "I went in expecting something different than what I got" and has nothing to do with the book itself. Because I have loved Dahlia's other writing and work but this one just didn't pick up for me right away. Maybe because I have read her New Adult and that was what I was expecting? Did I somehow become a fan of NA???? Anyway!

This just wasn't for me at all and I hope other people enjoy it!

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amydieg's review against another edition

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4.0

SWOONY and FUN and ROMANTIC and SWOONY

Perfect book to kick off my summer. (And that COVER!)

kiperoo's review against another edition

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5.0

I don't often like sequels/companion books more than the first one (and often only read the first one because there are so many awesome books to read), but UNDER THE LIGHTS was so unique and an absolute page-turner. It was fun to see the BEHIND THE SCENES characters again, but Vanessa totally stole the show with her Hollywood love story with Bri here (sorry, Josh). The dual-POV was perfect though--really heightened the romantic tension. Josh's chapters were still fun, but they made me want to get back into Vanessa's head even more. So well done! Everyone, go read this now!

miloblue's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful 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

3.75

erinarkin20's review against another edition

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4.0

Ahhhh...I need the next book right now please. Review to come.

ramintah's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75