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A review by cheye13
The Love Study by Kris Ripper
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I loved the concept and the characters, but this writing style was absolutely not for me. It felt like a lot of telling rather than showing, and as much as I loved the friend group and wanted to know the characters, I was held at arms' length.
I think I wanted the story to lean further into hard topics – a mental block about commitment, queer (specifically trans) loneliness, even loss of family members. I think dual POV could've helped the romance land better and made a more rounded story. I am the loudest champion of closed-door romances, but even more direct discussions of negotiating a new queer sexual relationship would've given the story more depth.
I think I wanted the story to lean further into hard topics – a mental block about commitment, queer (specifically trans) loneliness, even loss of family members. I think dual POV could've helped the romance land better and made a more rounded story. I am the loudest champion of closed-door romances, but even more direct discussions of negotiating a new queer sexual relationship would've given the story more depth.