Reviews

You're the Problem, It's You by Emma R. Alban

lochnessvhs's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

3.0

smithel's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

3.0

kenzfm's review against another edition

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

4.5

megbureau's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

rebeccabadger's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-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? Yes

3.75

luvc's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

pls the family dynamic is getting stranger and strange every book haha but cute!

ninahuynh's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

What will I do with my life now??? I already miss the Havenforts, Masons, and Demerovens 😭 I generally don't like all the political talk that comes with high society male characters, but I like how progressive the laws they want to pass are. I still don't know what to feel about James, but he has definitely grown. I am not a fan of the third act break up- I felt the heartbreak to the core :( I am happy where the couples have gone and the epilogue just makes me feel all bubbly.

I also like how Gwen and Beth still maintained their characteristics and personalities from the previous book and just how funny they are. There is still a lot of arguments that surround them. All the love in these two families just make me feel so warm and fuzzy 🥰

I think James needs to go to therapy though. He has a lot of trauma he has to deal with. I'll be damned if he hurts Bobby anymore 😤

 

All the internalized homophobia and blackmailing from Raverson is just sad. Dude is addicted to gambling with the hope of making something for himself. I hope being dunked into the lake cleared his head.

I can't docked points for how frustrated Alban made me get with James, but there were a few grammar and spelling errors that caught my eye.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

Minor: Violence and Outing

me_alley's review against another edition

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? No

5.0

annineamundsen's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted slow-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? It's complicated

4.25

technocracygirl's review against another edition

I just got tired of the main characters misunderstandings and meh communication. It was realistic, but boring.