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betweentheshelves's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.0
If you're looking for an adorable YA rom-com with an asexual lead who struggles with anxiety, this book is for you! Felicity, the MC, is also Jewish and there's lots of wedding planning involved. Really makes for a fun read from beginning to end.
I also think this is only the second YA book I've read that's mentioned being biromantic specifically ([book:Let's Talk About Love|31625039] being the other), and I appreciated that. To be honest, I wish more books like this would have existed when I was in high school because it would have made things make a lot more sense. Felicity wants the kind of romance you see in movies, but isn't sure she'll ever get it because she identifies on the ace spectrum. If I found that relatable as an adult, there are sure to be lots of teens who will get that as well.
The plot follows a typical rom-com plot, and of course, Felicity makes a lot of mistakes when it comes to her friends and family. But you'll end on a happily ever after, and who doesn't like a good happily ever after in a rom-com.
I also think this is only the second YA book I've read that's mentioned being biromantic specifically ([book:Let's Talk About Love|31625039] being the other), and I appreciated that. To be honest, I wish more books like this would have existed when I was in high school because it would have made things make a lot more sense. Felicity wants the kind of romance you see in movies, but isn't sure she'll ever get it because she identifies on the ace spectrum. If I found that relatable as an adult, there are sure to be lots of teens who will get that as well.
The plot follows a typical rom-com plot, and of course, Felicity makes a lot of mistakes when it comes to her friends and family. But you'll end on a happily ever after, and who doesn't like a good happily ever after in a rom-com.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Racism and Medical content
lee_noel's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.75
So glad I could recommend this book about an anxious, asexual Jewish teen to an anxious, asexual Jewish teen! Representation matters!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Racism and Medical content
luminareads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
Thank you Bloomsbury YA for this arc, all thoughts in this review are mine
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This book was absolutely wonderful. It was so sweet, so relatable, I was in love from the first page to the last.
Also, did I mention the asexual rep? I genuinely have never seen that in a book, and I didn't expect how wonderful it would feel to finally see myself in a story!
Felicity as an over achieving, anxious high schooler was incredibly relatable as well, and she was just the most lovable main character, and Nancy was very sweet as well.
Planning Perfect was such a good book, definitely check this one out in February 2023 when it releases!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This book was absolutely wonderful. It was so sweet, so relatable, I was in love from the first page to the last.
Also, did I mention the asexual rep? I genuinely have never seen that in a book, and I didn't expect how wonderful it would feel to finally see myself in a story!
Felicity as an over achieving, anxious high schooler was incredibly relatable as well, and she was just the most lovable main character, and Nancy was very sweet as well.
Planning Perfect was such a good book, definitely check this one out in February 2023 when it releases!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Racism
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