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iam_iam_iamy's review against another edition
3.5
Moderate: Suicide
albadee'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
the last quarter of the book saved this from being a straight 3-star rating for the growth the FMC demonstrated and thoughtful reflections laid out in pretty prose. Wish there was more of this earlier in the book instead of squished at the end. It felt like the author put the draft away for a while and came back inspired and refreshed and I wish the rest of the book was given that same treatment.
another redeeming quality was getting to see the inner workings of a tv writers room and life in LA. That kept me engaged and interested.
Ultimately I think the story had some promise but could have been executed better TO ME.
Graphic: Suicide
caitlin_bookchats's review against another edition
- 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
I'm struggling a bit to rate this book though. It's a romance so the main couple matters quite a lot. Here's I was not so invested in them as a couple as I was invested in them as individuals. And somehow, as individuals being together was what they needed.
Yet I'm still not certain I understand how we got from the words and actions of our FMC in the first few chapters to their romantic involvement. I feel like I missed something.
At the same time I really appreciated and admired the big swing of the emotional conflict here. the FMC and the MMC both had a lot of baggage specifically between them, but not necessarily baggage that could be solved. If that makes any sense. Rather, they had to learn to live with it and that felt very emotionally honest.
I loved the character development the FMC went though most of all and her relationship with the MMC was an important part of that.
So, I'm going to give it 4 stars for now but I reserve the right to downgrade if my memory of the book fades too much. You better believe I'll be picking up Kuang's next book though.
Graphic: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Car accident
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Drug use
It's revealed early thatgreena92's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Suicide and Suicide attempt
macygray14'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Suicide
aries_sun1419'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: Death and Suicide
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Car accident
jen_nej's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Suicide, Grief, and Car accident
Moderate: Addiction and Panic attacks/disorders
jcstokes95's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Death and Suicide
stormeno'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
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, and Car accident
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
khernandez44'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
4.75
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Suicide