A review by ninahuynh
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

It's hot in here!! Steamy from the get-go, I like how the dialogue between the characters and inner thoughts during the sex scenes are great! Consent and permission are asked all around-men written by women ✨ *chefs kiss* (There were a few times the consent dialogue was making me raise eyebrows, but overall positive.

Love the South Vietnamese representation and including Vietnamese words with accent marks. Made me hungry, haha!

The only criticism I have is that there's a hit of the misunderstanding trope, which I very much dislike. I understand that it is also part of Stella's character, but the frustration I felt knowing their own self-center thought and why they chose to do what they did was exponential. Didn't dock points for this though, cause I just love the imagery and Stella's development made up the point.
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