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tyras_bookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
BTW, Griff is my favorite and I would definitely choose him if they broke up.
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Death of parent
ruthiedr89's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, Outing, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, and Classism
Minor: Animal cruelty, Misogyny, Medical content, Car accident, and Pregnancy
peachani's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body shaming, Racism, Suicide, Medical content, Pregnancy, Outing, Alcohol, and Classism
discarded_dust_jacket's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Again, that’s probably because I was reading out of sequence, but if the book is meant to be a spin-off capable of standing on it’s own, those things have to get explained on page? Idk, maybe I’m being unfair (like those people who make huge changes to online recipes then comment to complain it turned out bad).
But other than that, I enjoyed this! There were a lot of really beautiful, tender moments, and I think that’s where the book was really strong. I highlighted so many quotes that had me swooning and even getting a bit misty-eyed at times. I appreciated the focus on Olu’s depression and I loved the way that Griff handled him with such care and gentleness.
“I raise a slow hand toward his side, and when he doesn’t flinch or stiffen or go cold in front of me, I touch him. Press my palm against his body and wait patiently for an answer. That’s me: patient. I’ll be so fucking patient for you.”
Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content
Moderate: Suicide and Outing
Minor: Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
galleytrot's review against another edition
- 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
FORMAT: Audio
Olu has lost a part of himself after a gross betrayal of trust, and it is impacting his desire for intimacy in the very worst way. His behaviour is growing more aggressive, unpredictable, and self-sabotaging as he lashes out over the loss of something so integral to his being. The libido is there, but a disconnect between brain and body turns every opportunity into a non-starter, leaving him functionally asexual.
Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Drug use, Homophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Outing, Alcohol, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Biphobia, Car accident, and Lesbophobia
caseythereader's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
- Griff and Keynes are both learning that they deserve love and kindness even while still working through their past traumas.
- WORK FOR IT is a perfect "these dummies just need to say they love each other" book. It'll squeeze your heart until it pops, and you'll be wishing there were 200 more pages of it. Even if you don't read the preceding books in the Just for Him series, go for this one, it's worth it.
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Outing