A review by whatellaread
Manic Pixie Dream Earl by Jenny Holiday

emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Like the first book in this series, I found this to be such a specific mix of lighthearted romp and the pure silliness of true friendship and deeply emotional, serious explorations of what it means to belong to someone, found family, freedom vs. duty, and being true to yourself no matter the cost. I found the writing very beautiful in places and laugh out loud funny in others, and I especially appreciated the approach that Jenny Holiday takes to PTSD, non-toxic male friendships, demisexuality, and general gender/sexuality expression. I think the closest read alike to this series is Alexis Hall's Something Fabulous. Definitely recommend this, but I do think the tone and mix of tension/angst to light heartedness might not work for everyone.