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radler's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
If you're looking for an adorable YA rom-com with an asexual lead who struggles with anxiety, this book is for you! Felicity, the MC, is also Jewish and there's lots of wedding planning involved. Really makes for a fun read from beginning to end.
I also think this is only the second YA book I've read that's mentioned being biromantic specifically ([book:Let's Talk About Love|31625039] being the other), and I appreciated that. To be honest, I wish more books like this would have existed when I was in high school because it would have made things make a lot more sense. Felicity wants the kind of romance you see in movies, but isn't sure she'll ever get it because she identifies on the ace spectrum. If I found that relatable as an adult, there are sure to be lots of teens who will get that as well.
The plot follows a typical rom-com plot, and of course, Felicity makes a lot of mistakes when it comes to her friends and family. But you'll end on a happily ever after, and who doesn't like a good happily ever after in a rom-com.
I also think this is only the second YA book I've read that's mentioned being biromantic specifically ([book:Let's Talk About Love|31625039] being the other), and I appreciated that. To be honest, I wish more books like this would have existed when I was in high school because it would have made things make a lot more sense. Felicity wants the kind of romance you see in movies, but isn't sure she'll ever get it because she identifies on the ace spectrum. If I found that relatable as an adult, there are sure to be lots of teens who will get that as well.
The plot follows a typical rom-com plot, and of course, Felicity makes a lot of mistakes when it comes to her friends and family. But you'll end on a happily ever after, and who doesn't like a good happily ever after in a rom-com.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Racism and Medical content
lee_noel's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
So glad I could recommend this book about an anxious, asexual Jewish teen to an anxious, asexual Jewish teen! Representation matters!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Racism and Medical content
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