cozycritiques's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
”Tug-of-war s not about the singular ‘you.’ It’s about the transcendent ‘us.’ It’s about that most human aspiration, the many coming together in one purpose.”
- Love and War
Tropes: Sports (Tug of War), Opposites Attract, Forbidden Relationship
Representation: Gay, Plus-Size Male, POC
This was only the first volume of this story, so it left off at a bit of a cliffhanger. However, the story was cute and had good pacing. I loved the diversity rep, especially the plus-size male lead, and the uniqueness of tug of war being the sport. If you’re looking for something to read after finishing Fence, I definitely recommend this.
- Love and War
Tropes: Sports (Tug of War), Opposites Attract, Forbidden Relationship
Representation: Gay, Plus-Size Male, POC
This was only the first volume of this story, so it left off at a bit of a cliffhanger. However, the story was cute and had good pacing. I loved the diversity rep, especially the plus-size male lead, and the uniqueness of tug of war being the sport. If you’re looking for something to read after finishing Fence, I definitely recommend this.
lavenderslibrary's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
books_calm_my_soul's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
booksletusescape's review
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
heathreadsx's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
shanaqui's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The art style is cute, and I love that the protagonist is fat and also clearly attractive to others (with no mention made of his weight), and that the cast is generally diverse. Jocasta seems like an asshole, and it's not entirely clear what her redeeming qualities are; Nessa is a delight; it'd be great to understand a bit more about Gabe's situation (just a tiny bit more; one can guess)... and Emil surprised me by being such a positive character, when he starts out seeming so wrapped up in himself. His sweetness becomes apparent when he goes after Domo to check in on him, and talks to him until he feels better.
It's all pretty light, though, and Jocasta's behaviour really put me off.
It's all pretty light, though, and Jocasta's behaviour really put me off.
willmar25's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
deadgxrlwalking's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25