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bg_oseman_fan's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
This was a really cute read. I loved both of leads, their point of views were both a tray to read, as they felt very distinct. I loved all of the characters, settings, plot themes. A joyful reads without being overly saccharine.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Cursing and Medical content
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual content, Grief, Alcohol, and Classism
nightshaderoots's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
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? Yes
3.75
It was messy but in the best way. As usual I didn't like the main characters but I didn't hate them. They were cringey at times and made questionable choices but at the end of the day they're kids. Especially I this important time in their lives. What made this book stand out to me wasn't whole relationship part but the aftermath.
I liked how the authors showed how they were after the breakup. Normally it's a fade to black situation but in this case they talked about how they were afterwards that for the most part wrapped up nicely. I do know there is a second book so I wasn't freaked when they broke up. That being said I would have liked it better if they made this book wrap up as if there wasn't a second book. I'll be reading it soon so I'll just have to see how it is when the time comes.
I listened to this as an audiobook because I knew the voice actor for Arthur from the Two Princes. I probably wouldn't have praised this as highly as I did had I not listened to it since both narrators really brought it to life. I also liked how they voiced the other's character in their respective pov because that's how they saw them as.
I listened to this as an audiobook because I knew the voice actor for Arthur from the Two Princes. I probably wouldn't have praised this as highly as I did had I not listened to it since both narrators really brought it to life. I also liked how they voiced the other's character in their respective pov because that's how they saw them as.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Alcohol
Moderate: Homophobia and Sexual content
Minor: Medical content
sam_gartley91's review against another edition
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
4.0
Cute meet cute, loved the search for each other. The city felt like a character. Loved the two POVs and their thought process of young love. Can’t wait to see what happens next. I understand that they didn’t want to push to have a long distance relationship but also wish they had tried. Loved the scavenger hunt through the city to the first meeting spot. And the twist that the two romper guys were the Dino roommates haha. Interested to see how it goes in the next book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Medical content
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
musicalcows's review against another edition
I really wanted to like this because it was suggested for fans of Red White and Royal Blue, and Boyfriend Material, but this was not it. For one, these characters are teens, while the other books are 20-somethings. And this is not a fake dating or enemies-to-lovers trope.
But ultimately it was just boring. The characters had no chemistry, I wasn’t rooting for them, and their interactions had tumblr-era cringe vibes. Noah Galvin was an absolute treasure as one of the narrators, which is why I stuck it out as long as I did, but the other one really fell flat.
But ultimately it was just boring. The characters had no chemistry, I wasn’t rooting for them, and their interactions had tumblr-era cringe vibes. Noah Galvin was an absolute treasure as one of the narrators, which is why I stuck it out as long as I did, but the other one really fell flat.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content
robinks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? Yes
5.0
This was such a cute story, with a fun cast of characters (that the voice actors brought to life beautifully). The conflicts between the guys and their feelings were so realistic. I can’t wait to listen to the sequel, especially after the epilogues!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Sexual content
Minor: Cursing, Infidelity, Mental illness, Medical content, and Alcohol
justinekorson's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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
3.0
It really is a book thats been SET in it's timeline. The story was published in 2018 and honestly... that's when you should have read it. I bought it back then but never got to it. Because of this, reading it in 2024 wasn't a good experience.
All the references to Harry Potter weren't it for me. I haven't been a supporter or fan of Rowling in a long time because of all the trashy shit she's said over the part few years. This book came out JUST BEFORE she made all those TERF comments on Twitter(X) so I didn't like reading that. There was also so many references to Hamilton too that it was honestly annoying. It felt like every other page had either a Hamilton reference or a Harry Potter one and I didn't enjoy that.
Arthur and Ben's third act break up was also... so overdramatic?? I felt like I was watching some reality TV show where the people exaggerate everything. I understood where Arthur was coming from, thinking Ben was cheating on him but they were literally in a public place yelling at each other and then Arthur turns around and yells at his best friends for hiding their relationship from him. when they tried to apologize Arthur twisted their words around so badly that he upset himself AGAIN when all he had to do was listen to his friends. It was especially shitty because... Arthur never even really apologizes for being a bad friend. He'd practically dumped Jessie and Ethan when he started dating Ben and when he did talk to them, all he talked about was Ben. It was so painfully obvious that Ethan and Jessie wanted to tell Ben something too but he never caught on.
Overall... I wish I read the book sooner and I also don't know how I feel about reading the sequel I have.
All the references to Harry Potter weren't it for me. I haven't been a supporter or fan of Rowling in a long time because of all the trashy shit she's said over the part few years. This book came out JUST BEFORE she made all those TERF comments on Twitter(X) so I didn't like reading that. There was also so many references to Hamilton too that it was honestly annoying. It felt like every other page had either a Hamilton reference or a Harry Potter one and I didn't enjoy that.
Arthur and Ben's third act break up was also... so overdramatic?? I felt like I was watching some reality TV show where the people exaggerate everything. I understood where Arthur was coming from, thinking Ben was cheating on him but they were literally in a public place yelling at each other and then Arthur turns around and yells at his best friends for hiding their relationship from him. when they tried to apologize Arthur twisted their words around so badly that he upset himself AGAIN when all he had to do was listen to his friends. It was especially shitty because... Arthur never even really apologizes for being a bad friend. He'd practically dumped Jessie and Ethan when he started dating Ben and when he did talk to them, all he talked about was Ben. It was so painfully obvious that Ethan and Jessie wanted to tell Ben something too but he never caught on.
Overall... I wish I read the book sooner and I also don't know how I feel about reading the sequel I have.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Chronic illness, Racism, Medical content, and Alcohol
thebookpaiges's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Sexual content, Medical content, Toxic friendship, and Classism
whosfernn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.25
A beautiful story about teenage love and longing (plus how it's possible to be friends with your exes). Totally going to read the sequel if I get chance!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime and Homophobia
Moderate: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Death, Racism, Sexual content, Medical content, and Alcohol
shlymiller's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Minor: Infidelity
auudrey's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Medical content