Reviews tagging 'Lesbophobia'

Set the Record Straight by Hannah Bonam-Young

10 reviews

shadowtiff7's review

emotional inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Homophobia and Lesbophobia

This was such a cute holiday romance story! I liked the pacing of this book, I felt like the characters kind of jumped faster into their relationship but since it's a short book, it worked.

haileyhardcover's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I’m torn about my review of this novella. I actually almost DNFed a couple of chapters in because I was hating the writing style (and the first person point of view! UHG!!) but it just seemed silly to do that when there’s less than 200 pages. I’m glad I decided to keep going, though. Once our two leading ladies actually got together, it got a better. I still don’t love the writing or the perspective, but there was a lot of heart in the story, plus a LOT of spice (with an emphasis on consent!) for such a short story. I also appreciated the neurodivergent rep - both ADHD and autism. I very much related to Clara’s ADHD thought process that lead to baking instead of making dinner lol If you need a quick read, it’s worth picking up. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Lesbophobia, Grief, Homophobia, Biphobia, Emotional abuse, and Religious bigotry

shelvesofivy's review

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Cursing

Moderate: Infidelity, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia

Minor: Drug use and Religious bigotry

yourbookishbff's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

This was a cozy and heart-warming sapphic Christmas novella. A childhood-friends-to-lovers meets fake dating set-up, with some added small-town adventures. I was initially anxious about the premise for fake dating, but was glad Clara was honest at the right moment and that this continued to be a low-conflict story throughout. Features bi-awakening and a top-tier epilogue.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Sexual content, Lesbophobia, and Religious bigotry

soobooksalot's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? N/A

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual content, Infidelity, Drug use, and Lesbophobia

shcleveland's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

The story was enjoyable and generally delivered on the blurb. However, I really wish there'd been more tension and build-up. The characters just sort of went from fake dating to real dating at the drop of a hat before they even got to the big events they were supposed to be fake dating for. We also barely got to see those events and nothing much interesting happened at them. It was sort of anticlimactic in a way. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Homophobia and Lesbophobia

booksbutmakeitgay's review against another edition

4.25

This may be my favorite ff queer romance!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Abandonment, Infidelity, and Religious bigotry

kerrygetsliterary's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual content, Grief, Lesbophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, and Cursing

infjkiki's review against another edition

emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Abandonment, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, Child abuse, and Lesbophobia

Minor: Infidelity

erinrachelsmith's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

This was sensitive and sweet with a perfect amount of spice.  It’s honest and genuine and a perfect seasonal read. The way Evan and Clara openly communicate with each other is refreshing and beautiful to read and so many of those conversations had me bursting into tears because of the obvious love and affection they have for each other and the way they allow each other to be their authentic selves. More tears were shed over Clara’s parents who were a perfect combination of funny and sweet. Just joyous. This was well paced and so much is packed into those 150 pages. I want more but in a “I love these characters so much I’d read about every day of their lives” not a “this was lacking” way. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Lesbophobia, Infidelity, and Homophobia