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emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
I really enjoyed the narration of this story! Recommend the audiobook for a light but full of teen angst sapphic romcom. Emma’s coming out scene to her parents also felt pretty real, and I hope it gives young queers the courage to share their truth.
I realized partway through this book that I’m not sure I enjoy the enemies-to-lovers trope…
I realized partway through this book that I’m not sure I enjoy the enemies-to-lovers trope…
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Minor: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse
larvaeya's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
I found so many things in this book very questionable..
Emma and Sophia basically bully each other and smh after seeing what the other wrote about them, they immediately love each other. Tom humiliating his Gf at work in front of literal minors and yet her forgiving him immediately after he makes one Giant romantic gesture he didn't even plan himself.
Also the whole thing about Emma coming out to her parents.. I think her parents reacted really well, her being bisexual is just a small part of who she is and IT SHOULDNT MATTER THAT MUCH!!! Also, saying that being gay is more "fun"... ugh
The characters felt very hollow. Emma's only personality traits seem to be that she's bisexual and "believes in love". While Sophia's a lesbian and doesn't "believe in love".
This book is obviously written for a younger audience and I just wish there weren't so many problematic things being said and done. It's not cute, it's normalizing putting up with someone literally bullying you because they like you???
I honestly don't know how I managed to finish this book, it just really wasn't for me. The cover design is pretty tho.
Also, all the characters are really desperately in need for some therapy...
Also the whole thing about Emma coming out to her parents.. I think her parents reacted really well, her being bisexual is just a small part of who she is and IT SHOULDNT MATTER THAT MUCH!!! Also, saying that being gay is more "fun"... ugh
The characters felt very hollow. Emma's only personality traits seem to be that she's bisexual and "believes in love". While Sophia's a lesbian and doesn't "believe in love".
This book is obviously written for a younger audience and I just wish there weren't so many problematic things being said and done. It's not cute, it's normalizing putting up with someone literally bullying you because they like you???
I honestly don't know how I managed to finish this book, it just really wasn't for me. The cover design is pretty tho.
Also, all the characters are really desperately in need for some therapy...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Abandonment