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A review by riptidemigod
Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings
Did not finish book.
after thinking about it more i think i know why this one wasn't for me.
The sapphic relationship was written as if seen through a male gaze idk how to say it in a better way but it didn't feel sapphic at all. It was like a heterosexual relationship??? idk very uncomfortable with that.
And I also had issues with the neurodivergent representation..... ADHD was a bit equal to "being a storm" and the sensory issues of Pepper were only explained on a surface level (for example why didn't she have sensory issues while having sex with Opal? keeping in mind its her first time EVER ???? how could it be so good and earth shattering ????? im so confused).
Also I personally hate the friends with benefits trope when both characters are denying their feelings. It annoys me because it perpetrates the stereotypes of friends with benefits not working. Also, I think it doesn't represent a healthy way to deal with emotions.
This book was just not for me.
The sapphic relationship was written as if seen through a male gaze idk how to say it in a better way but it didn't feel sapphic at all. It was like a heterosexual relationship??? idk very uncomfortable with that.
And I also had issues with the neurodivergent representation..... ADHD was a bit equal to "being a storm" and the sensory issues of Pepper were only explained on a surface level (for example why didn't she have sensory issues while having sex with Opal? keeping in mind its her first time EVER ???? how could it be so good and earth shattering ????? im so confused).
Also I personally hate the friends with benefits trope when both characters are denying their feelings. It annoys me because it perpetrates the stereotypes of friends with benefits not working. Also, I think it doesn't represent a healthy way to deal with emotions.
This book was just not for me.