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Cupid Calling by Viano Oniomoh

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solly's review

4.0

3.75

I really enjoyed the first half and all the pining, but the second half was almost too low on angst/tension/conflict for me so it felt a bit too long? It's not necessarily a bad thing and the character work is great which is the most important thing in a romance imo, but yeah the second half held my attention a little less than the beginning. The demisexual rep was fantastic though! Like some of Ejiro's thoughts about his previous relationship and how he couldn't possibly be ace because he had sex were extremely relatable to me, I really loved that part.

bookishtems's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

sunlit1eimakid's review

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5.0

I wasn't extremely fond of the writing but I ignored it because The Representation. It's a very lovely slow-burn; the part where the attraction is palpable but they're denying it was very well written. Also, "biromantic demisexual". Try saying THAT ten times.

(sidenote: I think this might be my first Queer Nigerian book?? wow)

ladymcgrace's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted slow-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

yho LOVE IS SWEETO😩♥️😭🥺 yeses I loved this book😭♥️😩‼️, It was perfect, it was a slow burn neh but it was not dragging anywhere!

The pacing was perfect. It didn't feel rushed. there were no " stop the bus, how did we get here moments" no " jiki jiki en then kanjani moments" things happened Step by step at a gradual pace.

They actually talked and communicated so well with each other, processing how they felt when they were like a upset about something, eg., the kiss you Ejiro, the Suprise therapy, etc. Instead of frying chips🥺

I loved how they were aware of the sexual tension and chemistry they had with each other.But they didn't rush into things. And the author didn't shave us with unnecessary smut scenes. The smut we had fat so intimate and beautiful 😭😭😭,

Favourite part was when Ejiro started crying while they were busy cause he realised Obi would always check up on him ifhe was still on board and would stop immediately ' OMG that moment he realised he could trust him completely.

the writing Style if I can call it that I loved. It's not too complicated, not simple eather, rnje the writer picked the Perfect phrases and metaphors to depict what she wanted us to see, smell, hear, etc.

My favourite one was the clouds one and hearts wearing chaps😭♥️🤣
1. Obiora’s heart donned chaps and a guitar and started to write a serenade.
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2.With how reserved Ejiro was, every smile Obiora managed to pull from him felt like a gift—if he saw you fit enough to open up and give you his entire heart—
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The biggest thing I loved was how they were with each other gentle, firm, kind, genuine, they really became each other's friend before anything else. They were what each other needed.
Ejiro needed somebody to guide and give him a space where he could question and explore his sexuality without being made to feel somehow.

Obi needed somebody to make him understand that he can grieve However he wants and for how long he wants, that he Is are not selfish for wanting to keep the memory of the deceased spouse alive, that the love he has for their dead spouse can coexist with the love Of someone now, of a new partner.

hankerchiefghost'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

4.0

Obiora laughed and pulled him closer, chest to chest, holding him so tightly Ejiro forgot all about his tears and the cold.
They stared into each other’s eyes as the shutter went off, freezing this moment perfectly in time.

thatqueengabby's review

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emotional lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

this book was really lovely!! it felt a little yuri on ice-idealistic at times, but ykw i'm here for it. i loved the shenanigans that the dating show brought, and the multimedia aspects were such a nice touch. the one thing i wish there'd been more of was development of the other bachelors and sophia; we don't really see much about them other than when it's necessary, and i wish we could've gleaned more about specifically sophia (maybe even like an insert of the cupid calling website on "meet our bachelorette")