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Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher

92 reviews

sapphic_antiquarian's review against another edition

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adventurous 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

This book is so fun, I found myself smiling throughout. Such an entertaining read, a really lovable cast of characters with an array of tropes used in ways which still felt fresh, though the book is right up my alley, especially as I've been undergoing a Merlin rewatch. The ending felt a bit rushed, but given how enjoyable the rest of the book was, this was easily forgiveable. 
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bookobsessedmommy's review

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adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing sad medium-paced
  • 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

Gwen and Art are betrothed, but neither is the least bit interested in the other romantically, bit quickly realize they have more in common than they realized. The romance in this is all very sweet and innocent, but it just didn't strike the right chord for me. I'm not sure if it was a lack of chemistry or something else. The story is set during a jousting tournament, so I expected a bit of gore, but there was quite a bit more than I expected. This book is mostly vibes, and minimal plot until it's almost over, and then you get drowned in it. Not my favorite Lex Croucher novel. 
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flashandoutbreak's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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savreads28's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful tense medium-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

3.75

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micaelacccc's review

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adventurous hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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asipofcozy's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I wanted to love this so bad.

An Arthurian re-telling with queer characters and lots of representation, I thought YES sign me up! What I got instead was two characters hating each other for 70% of the book, making a pact to save-face, and the rest of the book was them having a horrible time dealing with their feelings on their crushes. It was the last 10 pages of the book that only made me happy.

Where was the medieval rom-com I was promised? I felt like this book was angst and anger.

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willthebean's review

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adventurous emotional funny inspiring 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

4.5

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sarahlizzie's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

5.0

What I thought was going to be a super cute, easy-going romance turned out to be a deeply emotional, at times slightly terrifying but beautiful hug of a book, that was also super cute and very funny. Several times I had to put this book down and just scream. I will recommend this book to everyone I know and I will be re-reading it. While this is listed as YA, it is definitely relatable for adults and has a breadth of emotional touchstone for everyone.
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cassielaj's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny inspiring tense 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

5.0

Easy 5 stars. Love love love this book. The story is new and exciting with enough references to Arthurian legend to make it somewhat familiar. It’s queer and lovely and wonderful, full of hilarious banter and mysterious court intrigue and the most delightful cast of central characters. I laughed. I cried. I was on the edge of my seat. I want to read it again. 
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booksandteatime's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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

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