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nickybreads's review
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Misogyny
poppyreadsalot's review
challenging
hopeful
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
i was obsessed!!! i absolutely love how their story is told over the years that they are at school, and the author takes the right amount of time within each year too - the way friendships are told, and who are your truest friends, i definitely feel like Iakov and Zaro were the truest truest. and how it was a different type of rivals to those that are typically written, like they were rivals but respected tf out of each other, this man said a victory was only worthy if against her 😠the academic part of this book was also really fun to read about.
now, ZACHARY!!! ohmy, this man could TALK!! the love he had for her, his thoughts and feelings, his nicknames for her (+multiple love declarations), his personal growth and love for his sister too, as well as giving theo space and silent reassurance when she had her issues with food!!!! ahh that was such a hit home moment for me, so i need a man like that fr!! theodoraaaa, my ice princess, i love this girl idc, i wanna give her a hug so badly AND WHEN SHE CUT HER HAIR ðŸ˜ðŸ©µ i loved their dynamics and was so happy when they inevitably ended up together - the quotes were amazing this book!🤞Mr Ambrose gets his wedding invite🤞 i cannot wait for Iakov and Zaro's next!! 💙
now, ZACHARY!!! ohmy, this man could TALK!! the love he had for her, his thoughts and feelings, his nicknames for her (+multiple love declarations), his personal growth and love for his sister too, as well as giving theo space and silent reassurance when she had her issues with food!!!! ahh that was such a hit home moment for me, so i need a man like that fr!! theodoraaaa, my ice princess, i love this girl idc, i wanna give her a hug so badly AND WHEN SHE CUT HER HAIR ðŸ˜ðŸ©µ i loved their dynamics and was so happy when they inevitably ended up together - the quotes were amazing this book!
"My beautiful nemesis. My formidable adversary. My dearest rival."
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Eating disorder, and Physical abuse
mbichaela's review
slow-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
ENG
this was such a great setup for academic rivals to lovers slow-burn but i feel like their actual relationship was not that explored. there were also some things about the characters that i did not personally enjoy.
btw zachary is a guide to loyalty for all men. i'm also quoting someone's review that i found on the spot: need a man who dictates his self-worth around my mere existence fr.
this was such a great setup for academic rivals to lovers slow-burn but i feel like their actual relationship was not that explored. there were also some things about the characters that i did not personally enjoy.
btw zachary is a guide to loyalty for all men. i'm also quoting someone's review that i found on the spot: need a man who dictates his self-worth around my mere existence fr.
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Eating disorder
marena02's review
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Blood, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
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