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jordanbolker's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
tense
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
I really loved this book overall. I think they may have missed the mark a bit on some more opportunities for the actual extortion part of the story. However, the love story was beautifully developed and gradual in ways where it made sense. Overall, loved it and would recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Sexual content, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Outing, and Alcohol
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Vomit
zydecovivo's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I applied to read an ARC of this book on NetGalley after reading the first book in this series.
You're the Problem picks up where the final scene of Don't Want You Like a Best Friend leaves off, but from the perspective of Bobby Mason, a side character from the first story that is also gay. At the beginning of the story, he’s feeling disconnected from his brother and sister-in-law due to his brother taking over the family title and sister-in-law facing a difficult pregnancy in the country. Beth’s cousin, James, has also come to town after inheriting the viscount title from her father. Beth and Gwen start scheming to set up Bobby and James after seeing the looks between the two at the first ball of the season, but things don’t go quite as planned when their very different personalities, backgrounds, and values collide.
When compared to the first book, I did enjoy this one more. There was more relationship buildup and a lot more spice. I also felt like the stakes were higher with the final solution being less obvious (from the character's perspective). However, it was very difficult for me to sympathize with James’s actions and frankly horrible personality for 80% of the story. I think being around Bobby’s family throughout the first book helped me sympathize with him more, even when I thought he was being stupid. James was just downright mean at times. This story also suffers from a similar issue as the first. The romantic feelings appear at the flip of a switch. Besides the sudden change, I enjoyed James's character growth and the relationship building for the polycule, not just the main couple of this story. The ending was very cute and sweet and just what I wanted for our 4 LGBTQ characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Moderate: Homophobia, Vomit, Lesbophobia, and Outing
Minor: Death of parent
belle13's review against another edition
slow-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
3.75
ARC kindly provided by Penguin UK
Amount of spice:🔥🔥
Explicitness: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
❤️Achillean Romance
❤️Not-quite-enemies to lovers
❤️Lovely Family Dynamics & Sweet Friendships
❤️Opposites Attract
❤️Queer Joy
❤️Lavender Marriage
This was really good - but not great which is a little disappointing because I was expecting to LOVE it but that’s on me for setting my expectations too high. There are so many fantastic characters and the friendships and found family are beautiful and even though I liked both MCs separately, I just didn’t buy them as a couple. The supporting characters absolutely stole the show and without them I’m not sure I would have continued with it but it just so happened that they were incredible.
My biggest issue with this book is the fact that the pacing is really off. It dragged a lot in the middle and I had to keep forcing myself to push through. All that said, it was a lovely book and I adored the epilogue because it was such a ray of sunshine. This book is also oozing with queer love which is gorgeous.
I would recommend it if you love found family, sweet scheming family members and a whole lot of queer love.
Amount of spice:🔥🔥
Explicitness: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
❤️Achillean Romance
❤️Not-quite-enemies to lovers
❤️Lovely Family Dynamics & Sweet Friendships
❤️Opposites Attract
❤️Queer Joy
❤️Lavender Marriage
This was really good - but not great which is a little disappointing because I was expecting to LOVE it but that’s on me for setting my expectations too high. There are so many fantastic characters and the friendships and found family are beautiful and even though I liked both MCs separately, I just didn’t buy them as a couple. The supporting characters absolutely stole the show and without them I’m not sure I would have continued with it but it just so happened that they were incredible.
My biggest issue with this book is the fact that the pacing is really off. It dragged a lot in the middle and I had to keep forcing myself to push through. All that said, it was a lovely book and I adored the epilogue because it was such a ray of sunshine. This book is also oozing with queer love which is gorgeous.
I would recommend it if you love found family, sweet scheming family members and a whole lot of queer love.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Miscarriage, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Lesbophobia
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