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amris'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
3.0
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Homophobia and Sexual content
louise_jayne99'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
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Grief, and Death of parent
marzandme'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
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia and Death of parent
rowanelise's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Homophobia, Transphobia, and Death of parent
Minor: Vomit
abby_can_read'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
4.0
This was a good book. I had a good time reading it. I adore Luc and Oliver and their relationship.
Graphic: Homophobia, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Vomit
Minor: Sexual content
doodlebeanz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Also, Luc could not of been MORE ANNOYING. He was endearing in the first book, but in this book, his flaws were so obvious. He was selfish and self centered and woe is me. He only talked to his friends (who were also written to be SO ANNOYING in this book) when he needed them, he was wholly codependent on everyone (especially Oliver), and he didn't even give Oliver the chance to be understood. Luc had the opposite of character development, I feel he undeveloped where Oliver, who has since gone to therapy to deal with his personal traumas, developed a lot and learned more and more about himself as the book went on. He tried so hard to make Luc understand his side of things, especially the queer identity thing, and Luc was just like... BUT I WANT A RAINBOW ARCH *foot stomp*
The queer identity thing was interesting. I have always been an 'in your face' queer, loving to wear rainbows and shirts proclaiming my sexuality and never caring what anyone else thought, much like Luc. But Oliver was the opposite; he saw it as capitalistic and that it didn't fit how he wanted to be represented, which is valid and fair, but I loved reading about a queer character like that since usually both queer characters (especially gay men) are written as being so insanely flamboyant and in your face gay that it's pretty unrealistic. Oliver is my baby, and I love him endlessly, and he tbh deserved a more grown up person than Luc.
I do think that Luc and Oliver brought out the best in one another. I do think they are a good match and all that, but this sequel never should've gone down the road of marriage. Just them living their lives together would've been a good enough sequel, all we need is OliverLuc fluff. Boyfriend Material was a solid 5 star for me, but sadly Husband Material is only a 3 star... sad and disappointing. Still love this series though, Luc and Oliver have officially given me a book hangover!
Graphic: Homophobia, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Eating disorder and Vomit
barbarella85's review against another edition
4.5
Moderate: Eating disorder and Homophobia
Minor: Drug use, Death of parent, and Alcohol
jess_always_reading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Vomit, Grief, and Death of parent
musicalcows's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Medical content
luxxltyd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Eating disorder and Sexual content