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A review by annagwritesandreads
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
General Description: Stella's main love in life has been math, but she's being pressured to explore love outside of math. Stella has Asperbergers* and navigating social situations doesn't come as easily to her as spreadsheets do. In order to gain experience, Stella decides to hire an escort. Michael, he escort, realizes that he wants to help Stella beyond just the standard escort contract. But with business involved, both of them are confused. Will they develop real feelings for each other, or will they get lost in the negotiations of their contract.
*With the DSM-5, Asperbergers has been put onto the Autism spectrum. It was officially retired in 2013, but the author's description specifically mentions Asperbergers which is why it's in my description.
The good:
- The spicier scenes did not feel random and fit into the book seamlessly, which as not the biggest spicy reader, is nice to see.
- Stella's journey of self discover was inspiring to see.
- Based on my brief research, I believe the representation was good (if it was not, please let me know and I would honestly change my star rating if this was harmful for the ASD community).
The loss of 2 stars:
- THEY SAY MILK IN THIS BOOK. Instant half star off. Not sorry.
- The book does a sharp right turn that left me a bit jarred, especially when it comes to how their relationship evolves.
- This also had the worst third act break up I've ever read.
Overall, I don't think I'd actively recommend it unless the ASD representation is positive. It just felt like a mid book.
*With the DSM-5, Asperbergers has been put onto the Autism spectrum. It was officially retired in 2013, but the author's description specifically mentions Asperbergers which is why it's in my description.
The good:
- The spicier scenes did not feel random and fit into the book seamlessly, which as not the biggest spicy reader, is nice to see.
- Stella's journey of self discover was inspiring to see.
- Based on my brief research, I believe the representation was good (if it was not, please let me know and I would honestly change my star rating if this was harmful for the ASD community).
The loss of 2 stars:
- THEY SAY MILK IN THIS BOOK. Instant half star off. Not sorry.
- The book does a sharp right turn that left me a bit jarred, especially when it comes to how their relationship evolves.
- This also had the worst third act break up I've ever read.
Overall, I don't think I'd actively recommend it unless the ASD representation is positive. It just felt like a mid book.