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cowmingo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Bullying
Moderate: Death of parent
_isabel_'s review against another edition
5.0
"Better Than People" stole my whole damn heart: it's sweet, it's soft, it's emotional and thoughtful and deep and sexy, and I adored it, start to finish.
The writing was beautiful, the plot deceptively simple but also so real? And the main characters? Their dynamic? The freaking adorable pack? WHERE DO I START.
Both Jack and Simon STOLE my soul: I really can't express how much I absolutely loved them both.
Simon, with his heartbreaking anxiety, his anger, his bravery, his sweetness; Jack, with his broody, gruff personality, his hidden romantic heart, his generous, kind affection and care.
And their dynamic? Oh my god. Their relationship managed to be the sweetest, most precious thing ever but also the hottest, most delicious one too. I really can't explain it, because I've read dozens of steamier and kinkier books than this one, but the way these two were together? The fact that Jack was so into Simon being so inexperienced? The slow discovery of bodies and preferences? The dirty talk? Jack's blessed drawing skills *wink wink* ? Be still my beating heart: I literally melted from the heat.
Jack and Simon were sexy as hell together. Needless to say, I adored their relationship, inside and outside the bedroom, to absolute bits.
I also loved this book because of the animals (ADORABLE) and all the lovely, lovely side characters. My pack of dogs and cats own my heart, and seeing Jack and Simon with the Matheson Pack was, simultaneously, deeply relatable (yes, animals are definitely better than humans) and so damn cute it melted my heart. Charlie and Jean were fantastic side characters and although I'm not sure about continuing with this series (I've now realized that life is too short, I have a mile-long TBR and I should be able to pick and choose the standalones in a series I want to read), but I admit I'm very curious about Charlie.
Moderate: Vomit, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
pitsikakku's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent and Bullying
stacy837's review against another edition
- 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
3.25
Graphic: Sexual content, Cursing, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Ableism, Alcohol, and Grief
Minor: Vomit, Toxic friendship, and Death of parent
jennp28's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
marysbookinit'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
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death of parent
relin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment, Ableism, and Grief
Minor: Bullying and Death of parent
glens's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Grief, and Ableism
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Medical content
Minor: Vomit and Car accident
cluckieduck's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Alcohol and Vomit
Minor: Car accident, Death of parent, and Medical content