cranereader's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Addiction, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death of parent and Mental illness
Minor: Racism, Sexism, and Homophobia
kaabtik's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-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
3.0
🌟 Writing. Direct, not flowery
🌟 About. Set under the sweltering heat of the Arizona sun, two unlikely coworkers Max and Jordan must work hand in hand in order to earn enough to keep Jordan's house.
WARNINGS: Rape, Racism, Homophobia, Sexism, Animal Cruelty, Mental Disorders, Parental Neglect, Addiction
💕 Likes 💕
- Character development between the leads
- No miscommunication trope; emotions were more or less made known and the characters actually talked about things instead of bottling them up and exploding
💔 Dislikes 💔
- Chemistry between them was flimsy.
- Some issues were brushed over (Jordan's obliviousness to the racial disparity between them, Max's aggressive way of dealing with Jordan's wavering confidence)
📩 Overall Thoughts 📩
Definitely something that isn't an easy read. It's not just a mere summer romance (which I first assumed it to be) as it deals with some pretty heavy stuff.Â
🌟 About. Set under the sweltering heat of the Arizona sun, two unlikely coworkers Max and Jordan must work hand in hand in order to earn enough to keep Jordan's house.
WARNINGS: Rape, Racism, Homophobia, Sexism, Animal Cruelty, Mental Disorders, Parental Neglect, Addiction
💕 Likes 💕
- Character development between the leads
- No miscommunication trope; emotions were more or less made known and the characters actually talked about things instead of bottling them up and exploding
💔 Dislikes 💔
- Chemistry between them was flimsy.
- Some issues were brushed over (Jordan's obliviousness to the racial disparity between them, Max's aggressive way of dealing with Jordan's wavering confidence)
📩 Overall Thoughts 📩
Definitely something that isn't an easy read. It's not just a mere summer romance (which I first assumed it to be) as it deals with some pretty heavy stuff.Â
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racism, Rape, and Sexism
Minor: Death of parent
gbaty's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
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
Hi if I have to say I have a brand of books, it's slightly romantic, lgbt+, and deals with emotional issues realistically. This hits all of those, well, and made for a very very good read.Â
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexism
Moderate: Racism
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