You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
takarakeireads 's review for:
The Romantic Agenda
by Claire Kann
lighthearted
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
- ACE main character(s)
- MC is in love with her bff
- kind of a blind date set up (sort of)
It was actually interesting to read a nonfiction book about ACE representation (by Angela Chen) at the same time of reading this. I think that really informed my own ability to understand Joy as a main character. This book reminded me of that movie 27 dresses (only in the like pining after someone kind of off limits and then falling for someone unexpected). The pining over Joy's bff was a bit much at times, and while I did really like the eventual ending it felt a bit convoluted. I cannot speak to the ACE representation myself and if it was done well (and every ACE person's experience is unique), but there were many things echoed from the nonfiction read in this book, so it seemed well done to me...
3/5🌶️
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Acephobia/Arophobia, Alcohol
Moderate: Mental illness, Racism, Sexual content
Minor: Death, Car accident