spozk's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
DNF at page 211
Has some well written chapters for example when she is talking about her past relationships and being introspective but the rest of it is very repetitive and boring. This character is constantly describing how ugly and nasty her clothes are and in general seems like a gross person just for the other characters to act like she's the most beautiful creature they've ever seen?? and the relentless naming of brands like H&M or KFC started to really grate on me.. might try finish this in the future but im getting really bored of it right now. Bought this book for the sex scenes and they're all too short and not written particularly well
I've also seen from other reviews that there is sexual assault in later chapters and I absolutely do not want to read that so on second thought I don't think I will finish this. The cover is way too nice for a book that is this irritating to read
Has some well written chapters for example when she is talking about her past relationships and being introspective but the rest of it is very repetitive and boring. This character is constantly describing how ugly and nasty her clothes are and in general seems like a gross person just for the other characters to act like she's the most beautiful creature they've ever seen?? and the relentless naming of brands like H&M or KFC started to really grate on me.. might try finish this in the future but im getting really bored of it right now. Bought this book for the sex scenes and they're all too short and not written particularly well
I've also seen from other reviews that there is sexual assault in later chapters and I absolutely do not want to read that so on second thought I don't think I will finish this. The cover is way too nice for a book that is this irritating to read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Minor: Eating disorder and Drug use
lexirxe's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
This book was so mid, I’m annoyed at myself for not DNFing it because I kept hoping it would get better. Honestly, I’m considering going back to Wattpad.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
lib_adams's review against another edition
challenging
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Eating disorder and Sexual assault
crimelessvictim's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
charlotteschapter's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Sexual content, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Child death and Emotional abuse
Minor: Drug use
vanillanightmare's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Child death, Grief, Sexual assault, and Classism
busyreadingandthings's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Okay so I feel like this book gets a bad wrap. Is it perfect? No. Have I read infinitely more challenging and skilfully crafted stories? Yes.
However, the writing style of the author is enjoyable and had me in stitches at the utter filth of it. In a time when things are so serious, this was a lighthearted lift that needn’t be overthought.
I did think the larger issues such as EDs and family trauma were handled a little too lightly and were owed deeper analysis & integration in the plot.
However, the writing style of the author is enjoyable and had me in stitches at the utter filth of it. In a time when things are so serious, this was a lighthearted lift that needn’t be overthought.
I did think the larger issues such as EDs and family trauma were handled a little too lightly and were owed deeper analysis & integration in the plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Eating disorder, and Child death
Moderate: Body shaming and Sexual assault
Minor: Toxic relationship
kyrajg's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Minor: Child death
campbellio's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Vomit, Eating disorder, and Panic attacks/disorders
emmah_reads's review
3.5
Check content warnings!
I felt like there were too many plot points in this book - could have done without the career plot line and definitely without!
The exploration of societal expectations and norms of adulthood, and the challenges of pushing against them, was more interesting and the more compelling aspect of the narrative. The author makes really astute observations on partnership and platonic love through Violet’s story, but they get a little lost in everything else that this book is trying to do.
I felt like there were too many plot points in this book - could have done without the career plot line and definitely without
Spoiler
the graphic depictions of sexual assault and eating disorder plot lineThe exploration of societal expectations and norms of adulthood, and the challenges of pushing against them, was more interesting and the more compelling aspect of the narrative. The author makes really astute observations on partnership and platonic love through Violet’s story, but they get a little lost in everything else that this book is trying to do.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Eating disorder, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Child death