rosgw 's review for:

Wild Things by Laura Kay

4.5

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Genuinely comedic romance about an apparently lovelorn twenty something living in expensive London in a job she hates. Peppered with lots of British references (prêt coffees and Percy Pigs), some of which bring genuine hearty laughs my way (comparing a newly cleared patio to the decoupling zone of Love Island). Plenty of amusing tidbits for all though (is the fundraiser for blind dogs or dogs for the blind?).

I loved the relationship between El and Ray, who just really like each other. No fallings out or lies. Just two friends who (may or may not…!) fall in love, flanked by an amazing, diverse cast of friends (extra points that there is no really awkward race signalling. It often feels like editors are like “make one of the characters black!” Or something. That’s not happened 

(One complaint: There was, however, only one sex scene and it was not especially detailed which is a fucking travesty since these two characters are amazing and should definitely have had lots of open door for us all to enjoy BUT SO IT GOES!)