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ciwanski's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I’m just a girl in the world who desperately needed a he-fell-harder story and ms ali delivered! Sue me!
Also this was the only miscommunication trope I’ve read that didn’t make me want to kill myself
Also this was the only miscommunication trope I’ve read that didn’t make me want to kill myself
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, and Domestic abuse
arthur_ant18's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Confinement and Sexual content
Minor: Sexism and Misogyny
exemzordies's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I highly recommend allocating enough time to read the novella in one sitting. Between the pacing and the content, I believe that's the better way to experience it.
Like her other novellas, this is a romance to zoom through, interestingly out of chronological order, with lots of STEM style nerd jokes. In otherwords, great.
The character interests in this one are vocationally engineering, and hobbyist soccer playing and spectating. Unfortunately I'm not particularly into either, but the chemistry still makes the story well worth reading. Her other novellas' are more catered to my interest, however, so that may influence to what extent you like this. There is a bit of reader bonus if you read the whole series and know who the other friends are and the incidents of which they speak.
I did find the post-meet-cute misunderstanding in this one a bit more vexing, but the pacing is great enough that the discomfort is resolved before I could get properly upset about it.
Regarding the writing style of sex scenes, I appreciatethat they're sex positive and also very clear about consent and the parties involved not only prioritize consent but eagerly work for it and are willing to table sex in favor of making sure the table is set for consent. The negotiation of what acts to do that will get everyone what they want without pressuring or discomfiting is real well done and has a sense of versimilitude.
Like her other novellas, this is a romance to zoom through, interestingly out of chronological order, with lots of STEM style nerd jokes. In otherwords, great.
The character interests in this one are vocationally engineering, and hobbyist soccer playing and spectating. Unfortunately I'm not particularly into either, but the chemistry still makes the story well worth reading. Her other novellas' are more catered to my interest, however, so that may influence to what extent you like this. There is a bit of reader bonus if you read the whole series and know who the other friends are and the incidents of which they speak.
I did find the post-meet-cute misunderstanding in this one a bit more vexing, but the pacing is great enough that the discomfort is resolved before I could get properly upset about it.
Regarding the writing style of sex scenes, I appreciate
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Stalking, and Sexism
Sexy romance scenes are kinda the point so if you're avoiding that this isn't your jam. Other minor tags are brief and no longer than passing references, complaints about BS treatment at work and anxiety doing some catastrophising of reasons to break up.tanvi45's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content and Misogyny
hellowildflower's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Sexism, Infidelity, and Misogyny
ashleycmms's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Misogyny
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