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omnombailey's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was A Trip (affectionate and derogatory). It was an easy read, and much needed after the last book I read, but it also felt super hamfisted in its depictions of someone dealing with her comphet. At times, the messiness was refreshing and I appreciated seeing adults tackle their sexuality, but other times it was uh... pretty offensive. The first 25% was really hard to get into bc Katie is NOT a likeable character. The middle is definitely my favorite part, but then then last 20% felt so incredibly rushed with a bunch of plot threads left loose. Not terrible, but not amazing. If you want wholesome non-problematic gay people, this ain't the book for you. If you want something with any level of depth, this also isn't for you. But if you want a mindless quick read, then sure why not.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
thebankofbooks's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol
alecatlin's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
An easy read for me but I didn’t feel like the characters had any real depth. The ending didn’t really feel like anything had been truly wrapped up, it just sort of ended.
I did enjoy the discussion on queer spaces and how life changing they can be and the importance of having them but also felt there was a lot of outdated views on sexuality in this. The MCs are just a few years older than I am and I can’t imagine this being set now even though it is. Would definitely place it in the early 2000s.
I did enjoy the discussion on queer spaces and how life changing they can be and the importance of having them but also felt there was a lot of outdated views on sexuality in this. The MCs are just a few years older than I am and I can’t imagine this being set now even though it is. Would definitely place it in the early 2000s.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Lesbophobia
keatynbergsten's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Sexual content
n_asyikin_'s review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Unfortunately, I found the story & characters to be dull; perhaps it has to do with the way it was written, rather straight-to-the point expressed via dialogues rather than described in contextual or introspective manner, i.e., I think it lacked the depth that I needed to connect with the story. Little was explored in terms of the plot or character development. At the start, Katie held homophobic & heteronormative views, while Cassidy was not into commitment. The plot barely scrapped the surface to provide much sense on how they came from point A to reach the ending given.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Sexism
Moderate: Sexual content
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