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edietz22's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Medical content, Cursing, Chronic illness, and Injury/Injury detail
emilywemily6's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The setting (a boarding school) and the main plot of the jester playing a senior prank were both fun details, but I was cringing for most of this book because of miscommunication and dumb decisions. This was a second chance romance, but the reason they broke up in the first place was because of insecurities and HUGELY immature miscommunication. And it felt weird how much they talked about sex between other students. And then it took forever for the air to get cleared between the main characters about the past and about the present situationship. They had an almost accurate depiction of a diabetic using an insulin pump, but the timeline of the night and hypo/hyperglycemia episodes didn’t really make sense based on when sugar/insulin was given. I can’t believe Lily, first of all, expected Tag to realize he was getting lots of attention and that it made Lily uncomfortable- guys are oblivious. And then when he didn’t know what was wrong, it was his fault for not noticing. Ugh. Also, instead of dividing and conquering (or delivering the clues during the many days before the second part of the prank 🙄) they traipsed all over campus over and over again. So illogical and not a good use of their time. No wonder they got caught. I also feel like the school enabled spicy stuff which even at my public school was not ok. The cast as a whole was enjoyable and the shenanigans were funny, but lots of this book felt frustrating and immature, like they were 13 year olds instead of high school seniors.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Medical content and Sexual content
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, and Alcohol
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