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Out of Character by Annabeth Albert

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jessicamorelli'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? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Much better than the 1st installment - Unconventionally Yours. This book is sweet, full of second chances and hope. The "let me be the hero" got a bit repetitive towards the end, but I really enjoyed it.

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inktonia_'s review against another edition

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emotional 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

3.0

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nerdynatreads's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-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

3.75

~Thanks to Netgalley for providing a digital ARC of Out of Character in exchange for an honest review. ~

This was one of my anticipated releases for July! While I'll admit, this didn't live up to my love for Conventionally Yours, I still had a good time overall.

This certainly falls into the New Adult category, with the writing reading a bit more on the immature side at times while handling some big life topics, which I think encapsulates that transition period out of college into adulthood well. I did enjoy Milo and Jasper but didn't quite fall in love with them as much as Alden (but I loved getting to see him and Conrad as side characters!). For the most part, their perspectives were pretty distinct, but toward the end, their voices did start to flow together slightly. A big reason for this, I believe, is that we see some of Jasper rubbing off on Milo. Milo had a wonderful character arc throughout the story and I'd really recommend this book for that aspect.

Jasper is a nerd and proud of it, while Milo is an ex-jock who feels out of place in the world after some screwups. They have a history, both good and bad, which added some underlying tension to their early interactions. As much as I liked them as a couple, for how long this story was, I think the transition from enemies to friends to lovers should have dragged out a bit more. This book also had a few smut scenes more than the first (not terribly explicit), but I think it would have been better to spend more time focusing on rebuilding their friendship and then eventual relationship.

Speaking of dragging though, this plot was pretty dang slow. Once the initial setup had taken place, I thought there'd be more action happening as they try to find the cards. However, the pacing was very jumpy in that regard.

Albert does a great job of sliding in representation with her characters. This story had a bit of an everybody's gay trope, Milo had a limp, and April (Jasper's little sister) has a chronic illness. All great to see on-page. I also absolutely adore all of the nerd culture in this series. From the creation of the Odyssey game to the cosplaying, I had a great time watching these characters enjoy their passions.

A bit of a drop from the first, but still a good installment. I'm intrigued to see if Albert will be writing a third book about another set of characters in this universe.

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melaniereadsbooks's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

4.25

Thank you to Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for an ALC of this book!

When Milo shows up looking for rare Odyssey cards, Jasper wants nothing to do with him. But Jasper reluctantly agrees to help Milo and learns that he may have changed since what happened in High School. They go on a quest to get the cards back for Milo, and both realize they are falling for each other along the way.

This is such a cute rom-com! I really do like both characters and the way they developed throughout the story. I thought there was so much growth that happened and I liked the way the second chance was given. The relationship was cute and feelings felt real!

This was a quick paced and happy read for the nerdy romance lover! You could read this without having read Conventionally Yours first, but if you have, you'll get some nice cameos of your old favorites!

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irisheyz77's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

3.5

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