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A review by apt2tude98
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is a perfect story that deserves 5 stars. I would have rated it 4.75 for the fact that the amount of high cortisol experienced is not my typical favorite (in books, films, or tv shows). However, it was just too beautifully crafted to rate it any lower.
Stella is such a relatable character to me, made all the more special with the author's POV as a late-diagnosed autistic woman (and her discovery of this for the sake of her daughter).
Michael is so so hard on himself, like I think many of us are. I kept thinking of things I would say to him, if I could convince him that he wasn't a horrible person but instead a complex one. With trauma and complicated feelings. And then I realized how *I* should listen to my words for myself.
This was an incredibly personal read for me. Their communication improved over time, as healthy relationships between two people do. It hurt and I cried when misunderstandings led to BIG, tough feelings for the FMC/MMC, but especially turned oh so sweet when they found the right words to cut straight to the heart of what would resolve the conflict. My mama hoghly recommended this read for me, and I couldn't be happier I gave this a shot!
(For personal record keeping, I started this book May 5th in the afternoon and finished at 12:15 AM that night/following morning on the 6th. I read To Catch a Firefly by Emmy Sanders the morning of the 5th and finished that afternoon. And I read Neon Gods by Katee Roberts in a little over 24 hours between the 4th and 5th (finishing at 11:30 at night). That makes 3 (300+ page) books in 48 hours, which very well may be a personal record!~ Been LUCKY (*wink*, see To Catch a Firefly) with some amazing reads~
Stella is such a relatable character to me, made all the more special with the author's POV as a late-diagnosed autistic woman (and her discovery of this for the sake of her daughter).
Michael is so so hard on himself, like I think many of us are. I kept thinking of things I would say to him, if I could convince him that he wasn't a horrible person but instead a complex one. With trauma and complicated feelings. And then I realized how *I* should listen to my words for myself.
This was an incredibly personal read for me. Their communication improved over time, as healthy relationships between two people do. It hurt and I cried when misunderstandings led to BIG, tough feelings for the FMC/MMC, but especially turned oh so sweet when they found the right words to cut straight to the heart of what would resolve the conflict. My mama hoghly recommended this read for me, and I couldn't be happier I gave this a shot!
(For personal record keeping, I started this book May 5th in the afternoon and finished at 12:15 AM that night/following morning on the 6th. I read To Catch a Firefly by Emmy Sanders the morning of the 5th and finished that afternoon. And I read Neon Gods by Katee Roberts in a little over 24 hours between the 4th and 5th (finishing at 11:30 at night). That makes 3 (300+ page) books in 48 hours, which very well may be a personal record!~ Been LUCKY (*wink*, see To Catch a Firefly) with some amazing reads~
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment