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dreezy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Transphobia
Moderate: Deadnaming, Homophobia, Medical trauma, Alcohol, and Dysphoria
Minor: Biphobia, Blood, and Car accident
atreegrowsinbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
I loved the banter between characters, especially between Simone and Ray. At first Simone got on my nerves. It first appears that she has somewhat of an ego, but we soon learn that she's of course a flawed human and doesn't like change to her workplace. They also struggle with changing pronouns for Ray when Ray comes out as enby at work. Simone struggles with misgendering at first, and those bits are really enjoying. I get that when Simone first meets Ray, they haven't come out so their pronouns are unknown. But, I am glad that the misgendering doesn't take over the story. The slow burn between Ray and Simone is SLOW. You almost don't notice it until right at the end. Personally would have liked a little more burn.
I wish that we got a dual POV in this story, because I'd really like to hear what is going on in Ray's head. We don't get a ton of inner thoughts from them, and I think the story would have benefited from their perspective a bit more.
I thought it was really interesting to have a top surgery be a main plot point. I enjoyed that there are people around Ray that root for them and are on their side.
Also it goes without saying, but this story was very funny. I laughed so many times. I think the funniness also benefited from having a great narrator! Overall such a cute story, would recommend for those looking for diverse queer romances.
Graphic: Bullying, Deadnaming, Transphobia, and Medical content
Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual content
pingwoh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
did i enjoy it? yes
if you want to read about test kitchen romances and almost over-the-top kinds of villains (and a questionable understanding of youtube virality) then this is for you
Graphic: Deadnaming, Homophobia, Transphobia, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racism and Lesbophobia
raindrops333's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Deadnaming and Homophobia
Moderate: Abandonment and Alcohol
Minor: Medical content
booksandcurlz's review against another edition
If you are looking for something lighthearted, with witty banter, then this might be for you.
Moderate: Deadnaming, Sexism, and Transphobia
chrisb913's review
- 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
Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Deadnaming, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Transphobia, and Lesbophobia
sophiesometimesreads's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Deadnaming, Homophobia, and Transphobia
Minor: Alcohol
peskilanim's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Biphobia, Deadnaming, Misogyny, and Transphobia
Minor: Blood and Lesbophobia
booksandlooksss's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I did love Ray and their shining attitude. I loved seeing their joy for food and for helping others. I loved the representation and their journey in getting top surgery as well as their fight against the transphobia at the test kitchen.
Moderate: Deadnaming, Homophobia, and Transphobia
louisekf's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Moderate: Deadnaming, Transphobia, and Medical content
Minor: Sexual content and Alcohol