Reviews with content warning for Gaslighting - Two Wrongs Make a Right

Steam level: 🌶🌶🌶

I inhaled this book in two days. There were so many parts where the plot could've taken a turn I didn't like, but I kept being pleasantly surprised by the way Bea and Jamie communicated. I loved how both of them really paid attention to what the other needed from them. I thought Jamie was really cute, and there were a couple of "awww" moments when he did something super sweet for Bea. I liked Bea as well, but she does cry/tear up an awful lot in this book. I also feel like Jamie spends most of the story trying to do nice things for her, and that she really doesn't reciprocate all that much. The balance isn't entirely there.

This could've been a 4 star read, but it falls apart on 3 points:

1) While I feel like Bea's autism had a lot of focus within the story, I don't think Jamie got the same consideration. That's not to say that his anxiety is never mentioned, but compared to how often we see him accommodating Bea, or learn about her coping mechanisms, his anxiety felt like it got pushed to the background for the most part. Would've been nice if they had been more equal in that regard.

2) The third act breakup was beyond ridiculous. The reason made no sense at all, and neither did the way it got "resolved", which was super simplistic to boot. Also, considering Jamie wasn't in the wrong, it sucks that he ended up apologizing. Really disliked this, and it probably had the most impact on my rating.

3) I feel like there were a couple of half developed ideas in here that never got resolved. For example, Jamie's ex goes out of her way to check in on Bea, but then that never goes anywhere after that. Jamie clearly has issues with his family, and I was hoping for a scene where Bea stood up for him, but we didn't get to see that, either.

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annamay1021's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.5

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lakinglaze's review

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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!

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nebraskanwriter's review against another edition

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

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theespressoedition's review against another edition

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3.0

I really appreciated the mental health rep in this, probably more than anything else (since it's what I connect with). It also did a really good job explaining what emotional abuse looks like (also something I've experienced). I can't say I loved the actual romance aspect, and the third-act breakup was super frustrating. But it was a good read overall.

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jennp28's review against another edition

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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.

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jg93's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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rickireadss's review against another edition

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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

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