angelsbookstaloves's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Violence
lakinglaze's review
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
Okay, I kind of loved this book. It was adorable and the characters were just so lovable and I’m a sucker for a modern retelling. I didn’t cringe once! I can’t wait for the next one in this series to come out!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Cursing, Abandonment, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexism
jennp28's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
4.0
While I didn’t LOVE this one like I loved the Bergman Brothers series, it was still a very enjoyable read. And I really liked how the characters were presented “flaws” and all but in the end those weird things were what made the two of them work.
Content Warnings
Minor: Mental illness, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Panic attacks/disorders
rickireadss's review against another edition
5.0
chloe literally NEVER. MISSES. EVER. this is my current obsession because jamie&bea are sooooo hot - like i want them both holy fvck. not only did we get amazing disability rep, a PANSEXUAL QUEEN, a dirty talking mmc who i would quite literally die for, but also one of the best fake dating plots ever because they were both in it for revenge!!!! that is the energy i need forever now. i'm so mad i put this off as long as i did. i was afraid somehow it just wouldn't live up to the bergmans which is my favorite contemporary romance series of ALL TIME, but this is a vvvery close second. i cannot wait for the next installments, as i just know i'm going to be in love with the characters, the plot, and the amazing writing.
⚠️: toxic relationship (past), emotional abuse, gaslighting, panic attacks/disorders, biphobia (on page), violence, medical content, ableism
⚠️: toxic relationship (past), emotional abuse, gaslighting, panic attacks/disorders, biphobia (on page), violence, medical content, ableism
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, and Biphobia
Minor: Ableism, Violence, and Medical content
jmar's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Toxic relationship
Minor: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
chemistrychick68's review
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Biphobia, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
triple_m's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
I enjoyed reading this and I loved the autism and anxiety rep. I also think Jamie and Bea were a really well matched and adorable couple.
That said, it was very trope heavy and overall needed better focus. Some plot points were introduced but ultimately led to nothing. I also think the third act break up was incredibly forced and also happened too late in the story just so the author could check the box.
That said, it was very trope heavy and overall needed better focus. Some plot points were introduced but ultimately led to nothing. I also think the third act break up was incredibly forced and also happened too late in the story just so the author could check the box.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Emotional abuse
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
shellanor_rigby's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Mental illness
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, and Toxic relationship
beckyyreadss's review
funny
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
5.0
I wanted to read this book because I’ve seen so many things about Chloe Liese on the Book Community. I saw this book in my local bookshop and was instantly drawn to the cover due to Bea’s tattoos. So, I bought it and I adore this book.
This book has two points of view. The first is Bea Wilmot and she has a creative block due to her toxic ex-boyfriend. She is struggling to paint anything and doesn’t know how to fix it and she definitely doesn’t want a relationship any time soon. The second point of view is Jamie Westenberg. He is the family disappointment; he didn’t become a surgeon and his girlfriend left him for his father’s practice. He is content on his own and definitely doesn’t want a relationship anytime soon. Jamie and Bea have nothing in common except a meet-disaster and the mutual understanding that they couldn’t be more wrong for each other. But when Bea’s twin sister Jules and Jamie’s roommate Jean Claude, who are together, they decide to play Cupid and try and set Bea and Jamie up together. Turns out they have something else in common: an undeniable need for revenge. Soon their plan is in place: Fake date obnoxiously and convince the meddlers they’re made in love. Then, break up spectacularly and dash their hopes, putting an end to the matchmaking madness once and for all. To convince everyone that they’ve fallen for each other, Jamie and Bea will have to nail the performance of their lives, but as their final act nears and playing lovers becomes easier than not, they begin to wonder, what if Cupid’s arrow wasn’t so off the mark?
I LOVE THIS FREAKING BOOK, I love Bea, I love Jamie. I love the dynamic and I love the storyline. I love that the Jamie was the freaky one and yet Bea is more outspoken and yet she is shyer, when it comes to the bedroom. I just love the layers in these characters, considering this is the first Chloe Liese book I've ever read, I loved it and I want to read more of her work. Jamie is a fine ass and respectful man and I want one of him please. He was so charming and didn’t have the bad boy aspect but damn that man has a WAY with words. It had all tropes I love – enemies to lovers, don’t touch and die, talking about mental health and have LGBT representation. I found it so important, and it felt so relatable.
I want more of these characters. I want to know more about the beef between Kate and Christopher and I want Jules to get her HEA because she deserves it so much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Biphobia, and Gaslighting
Minor: Violence and Medical content
g_geeks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a very fun and diverse romance book that I thoroughly enjoyed. The spice was amazing and I loved each and every character (except for you-know-who).
Adored the neurodivergent and queer representation, particularly how normalised it felt. Yes the characters had to develop trust before sharing those pieces of themselves but then they just accepted it and moved on. The “I don’t see you differently, I just see you better” thing rlly got me and is so beautiful.
My only issue was the third act conflict felt so stupid to me, and the resolution of said conflict felt super rushed. Overall it just seemed like it didn’t really need to happen.
But other than that, there were some great messages in there, and really it was just a great read.
Adored the neurodivergent and queer representation, particularly how normalised it felt. Yes the characters had to develop trust before sharing those pieces of themselves but then they just accepted it and moved on. The “I don’t see you differently, I just see you better” thing rlly got me and is so beautiful.
My only issue was the third act conflict felt so stupid to me, and the resolution of said conflict felt super rushed. Overall it just seemed like it didn’t really need to happen.
But other than that, there were some great messages in there, and really it was just a great read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Biphobia and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Emotional abuse