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The Dare by Elle Kennedy
4.0
4.5 stars!
I really loved this main couple, Taylor and Conor were everything. Loved the way he treated her, and I liked the way Elle created both characters with different insecurities.
Taylor’s insecurities about her body were very realistic, many girls base themselves off on this body type of beauty pattern, but we’re all beautiful with our own bodies. Loved the message.
The way she also talked about slut-shaming was very powerful to me, how she brought the girls together to support Taylor, even if they had their issues, it was beautiful.
I just missed the sense of ending, you know? Like, for the last book in the series, I missed the other characters. I know that’s not necessary to end this series, but still it was what was missing for me. Also the way their relationship was unfolding at the end but kept hitting ground kind of got me frustrated.
So no, this isn’t my favorite of the series, but I definitely loved this. Conor fucking Edwards, you have my heart.
I really loved this main couple, Taylor and Conor were everything. Loved the way he treated her, and I liked the way Elle created both characters with different insecurities.
Taylor’s insecurities about her body were very realistic, many girls base themselves off on this body type of beauty pattern, but we’re all beautiful with our own bodies. Loved the message.
The way she also talked about slut-shaming was very powerful to me, how she brought the girls together to support Taylor, even if they had their issues, it was beautiful.
I just missed the sense of ending, you know? Like, for the last book in the series, I missed the other characters. I know that’s not necessary to end this series, but still it was what was missing for me. Also the way their relationship was unfolding at the end but kept hitting ground kind of got me frustrated.
So no, this isn’t my favorite of the series, but I definitely loved this. Conor fucking Edwards, you have my heart.
The Princess and the Fangirl by Ashley Poston
2.0
2.5 stars.
Positive sides: I did enjoy the Starfield universe, it was still great and well constructed. It also tackles well sexism in the sci-fi world (it could’ve been more developed) and it had a great message for the fans who keep harassing and cussing actors because of made up characters, without thinking about the human being inside them — one of the few things I enjoyed.
The negative parts: I didn’t feel connected to the characters or the story. The romance was so rushed, by the middle of the book both couples were just starting to get to know each other better. It also doesn’t really focus on the story? It has so many plots and they get tangled on each other, so she has the timing problem where she can’t develop all of them
The main characters: I liked Jessica’s journey at the end, even though it was pretty bumpy. She didn’t know if she wanted to be oscar famous or a normal person. She wants to be a different Jessica Stone, but not exactly ordinary. It was just confusing; her redemption also felt rushed. And about Imogen, I couldn’t really identify her personality. I felt so detached from her and her choices. She was a shadow of other people, didn’t make choices of her own and she was there only to save Amara.
Maybe I was too hard at this? It was a light romantic comedy for teen fandoms, just wasn’t for me. I really enjoyed Geekerella, so I’m sort of disappointed I didn’t like this.
By the way: how could the fans not notice it wasn’t Jessica? I mean, the book says they’re similar, but not exactly alike. So I’m still intrigued by it.
Positive sides: I did enjoy the Starfield universe, it was still great and well constructed. It also tackles well sexism in the sci-fi world (it could’ve been more developed) and it had a great message for the fans who keep harassing and cussing actors because of made up characters, without thinking about the human being inside them — one of the few things I enjoyed.
The negative parts: I didn’t feel connected to the characters or the story. The romance was so rushed, by the middle of the book both couples were just starting to get to know each other better. It also doesn’t really focus on the story? It has so many plots and they get tangled on each other, so she has the timing problem where she can’t develop all of them
The main characters: I liked Jessica’s journey at the end, even though it was pretty bumpy. She didn’t know if she wanted to be oscar famous or a normal person. She wants to be a different Jessica Stone, but not exactly ordinary. It was just confusing; her redemption also felt rushed. And about Imogen, I couldn’t really identify her personality. I felt so detached from her and her choices. She was a shadow of other people, didn’t make choices of her own and she was there only to save Amara.
Maybe I was too hard at this? It was a light romantic comedy for teen fandoms, just wasn’t for me. I really enjoyed Geekerella, so I’m sort of disappointed I didn’t like this.
By the way: how could the fans not notice it wasn’t Jessica? I mean, the book says they’re similar, but not exactly alike. So I’m still intrigued by it.
Big Rock by Lauren Blakely
2.0
2.5 stars
I really wanted to like this... but the smug male who knows everything about everyone and is better than everybody, knows how to please a woman and has a big penis? Seriously?
The whole narration is done by him. And that’s... intense. There are so many stereotypes. And the female character was sort of flat, though she is definitely better than him.
Ohhh but wait, he’s such a feminist. As if. When I started to like him, he blew it. He annoyed me sooo much.
The second half was actually okay, the whole friends with benefits thing did it for me. But that was it. He was kind of lame, how he’s so confident but when it comes to Charlotte he’s so insecure to talk about his feelings and desires
Let’s just say it: New York is the best character here. Period.
I really wanted to like this... but the smug male who knows everything about everyone and is better than everybody, knows how to please a woman and has a big penis? Seriously?
The whole narration is done by him. And that’s... intense. There are so many stereotypes. And the female character was sort of flat, though she is definitely better than him.
Ohhh but wait, he’s such a feminist. As if. When I started to like him, he blew it. He annoyed me sooo much.
The second half was actually okay, the whole friends with benefits thing did it for me. But that was it. He was kind of lame, how he’s so confident but when it comes to Charlotte he’s so insecure to talk about his feelings and desires
Let’s just say it: New York is the best character here. Period.