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emilydaisies's review against another edition
3.0
Mild spoilers below...
I thought this was a cute fun read. I think I'm just not super into the insta-love trope. Them falling madly in love within a few weeks just didn't seem believable to me as it seems like the only time we see them together alone they are either talking about strategy or banging. That being said I loved the moments with both their families and D'Vaughn coming out to her family. A lot of times coming out stories tend to have sad endings or be long drawn out paths to acceptance for the parents and I liked that this one showed the more loving side but also discussed the issue of "knowing" and not saying anything.
I have to say I really struggled with all the mentions of D'Vaughn's nervous tick... I didn't need to hear about her "nibbling her bottom lip" or "chewing on her lip" or "sucking on her bottom lip" or "worrying her lip". Or Kris "freeing the abused lip" and "scolding her" for chewing on it. So many mentions of chewing on her lip that it made me a bit sick to my stomach lol. Not great for people with skin picking issues...
CW: brief mentions of weight loss/size, one scene involves public sex, mentions of the topic of infidelity, inner monologue of anxiety/second hand anxiety
I thought this was a cute fun read. I think I'm just not super into the insta-love trope. Them falling madly in love within a few weeks just didn't seem believable to me as it seems like the only time we see them together alone they are either talking about strategy or banging. That being said I loved the moments with both their families and D'Vaughn coming out to her family. A lot of times coming out stories tend to have sad endings or be long drawn out paths to acceptance for the parents and I liked that this one showed the more loving side but also discussed the issue of "knowing" and not saying anything.
I have to say I really struggled with all the mentions of D'Vaughn's nervous tick... I didn't need to hear about her "nibbling her bottom lip" or "chewing on her lip" or "sucking on her bottom lip" or "worrying her lip". Or Kris "freeing the abused lip" and "scolding her" for chewing on it. So many mentions of chewing on her lip that it made me a bit sick to my stomach lol. Not great for people with skin picking issues...
CW: brief mentions of weight loss/size, one scene involves public sex, mentions of the topic of infidelity, inner monologue of anxiety/second hand anxiety
indiekay's review against another edition
DNF
Oh, man. I am so disappointed by this. I thought I would really like this book, and I've been waiting to read it since it came out, and had seen so many other people say they loved this. But the writing style was just not for me.
The humour didn't really work for me. There was one big Emotional Scene in each chapter, where D'Vaughn would usually end up crying, and it just got so tiring after a while - like every single chapter had a formula to it. Also a lot of bits that were done for banter reasons, that never really went anywhere. And of course the concept of the show was a bit hard to get fully invested into, because it just seemed so unrealistic as a concept.
I REALLY tried with this book. But then I got 70% through, and thought "maybe if I just skim-read this I can finish it today" and that's when I knew I shouldn't force myself to go any further.
Oh, man. I am so disappointed by this. I thought I would really like this book, and I've been waiting to read it since it came out, and had seen so many other people say they loved this. But the writing style was just not for me.
The humour didn't really work for me. There was one big Emotional Scene in each chapter, where D'Vaughn would usually end up crying, and it just got so tiring after a while - like every single chapter had a formula to it. Also a lot of bits that were done for banter reasons, that never really went anywhere. And of course the concept of the show was a bit hard to get fully invested into, because it just seemed so unrealistic as a concept.
I REALLY tried with this book. But then I got 70% through, and thought "maybe if I just skim-read this I can finish it today" and that's when I knew I shouldn't force myself to go any further.
happybookday's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-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
4.0
It is a cute lesbian romance. Everything that I needed to get out of my reading slump!!
kim_breckwoldt's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.25
alisynmundy's review against another edition
3.0
Very cute and heart warming but so predictable. Boringly predictable unfortunately
bookshelvesandtealeaves's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
3.0
unareads11's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
You guys know I really do not enjoy romcoms yet I continue to try new ones all the time ( definition of crazy??) I’m happy to say I actually really enjoyed this one!
At the end of the book I think I may have been in love with Kris because hello, woman of my dreams?? D’vaughn’s character was difficult to relate to but I appreciated her growth through the story. Adding Kris’ biracial/bilingual family gave a really fun and wholesome element to the story and made Kris an even more well-rounded character.
I highly recommend this book to fans of romcoms that highlight themes of race and queerness!
At the end of the book I think I may have been in love with Kris because hello, woman of my dreams?? D’vaughn’s character was difficult to relate to but I appreciated her growth through the story. Adding Kris’ biracial/bilingual family gave a really fun and wholesome element to the story and made Kris an even more well-rounded character.
I highly recommend this book to fans of romcoms that highlight themes of race and queerness!
kirani's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.5
Such a cute read and exactly what I needed for a fun summer roadtrip audiobook