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your_geekygf's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming
saskiajva's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.25
I loved this book and devoured it within 24 hours. I feel like it healed a small part in me, and will resonate with anyone whose ever felt unlovable, especially because of your body.
This book was recommended to me by a friend after i asked for a "happy funny book i can turn my brain off to with minimal angst", and this one knocked it out of the park. I was giggling and kicking my feet from the beginning and genuinely smiling while reading the majority of it.
The characters are deep and well written and i was rooting for both main characters as individuals and as a couple the whole time.
The plot is also rich and portrays complex relationships outside of the main couple, including the importance of supportive communities as well as the different, more nuanced ways parents can hurt their kids, even when they love them.
This might've been a five star read for me, but I didnt love the third act break up. In general i am not a big fan of third act break ups regardless, so take this with a grain of salt. However this one was especially frustrating to me. For one thing, the cause of the break up is obvious from their very first date, and could've been avoided. Plus I dont love how close to the end it all happens, cause it just leaves me with the after taste of how desolate and heartbroken they are. I personally prefer the happily ever after to be a substantial part of the book, not just a few pages post reconciliation.
This book was recommended to me by a friend after i asked for a "happy funny book i can turn my brain off to with minimal angst", and this one knocked it out of the park. I was giggling and kicking my feet from the beginning and genuinely smiling while reading the majority of it.
The characters are deep and well written and i was rooting for both main characters as individuals and as a couple the whole time.
The plot is also rich and portrays complex relationships outside of the main couple, including the importance of supportive communities as well as the different, more nuanced ways parents can hurt their kids, even when they love them.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming and Fatphobia
mynerdylibrary's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.25
I LOVED how the spicy scenes were so plain spoken. Authors that use “clit” are my heroes. 🫶🏼 Marcus is so fucking autistic (without it being said) which I liked and appreciated. He is, however, canonically dyslexic. Also an actor. It’s a fun yet endearing twist. April is the best, I love her. From the first chapter she’s headstrong and ready to embrace new challenges for herself. I really enjoyed seeing her change over the course of the book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming and Fatphobia
Moderate: Eating disorder
greeneyed_ives's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse
abb_ey_normal's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
🌶
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, and Fatphobia
mothmania's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Sexual content
kickitupanotch7's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, and Fatphobia
sharonclare's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
April grew but not by much. Marcus and Alex are my favorite part! I like having the author added little script moments from the bad movies that Marcus says he was in. Some of them were hysterically awful. The “liar- revealed” trope is done often and usually not well, unfortunately the latter applies to this book. However, I really enjoyed the book overall! Being a plus sized woman myself, I found it a breath of fresh air when it comes to representation. I’m excited to read the sequel with Alex and Lauren.
7/10 📖 would recommend to a friend
7/10 📖 would recommend to a friend
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Fatphobia
Moderate: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, and Abandonment
torturedreadersdept's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Dysphoria
kieselmccall's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Cursing, Fatphobia, and Sexual content