lizziealex's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
Moderate: Homophobia, Child abuse, and Alcoholism
pointeshoebookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Medical content
Moderate: Alcohol, Homophobia, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Medical trauma
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Toxic friendship
levesc17'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Chronic illness
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Alcoholism
lim's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.5
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Toxic friendship, Bullying, and Outing
piperclover's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Its definitely the same format as the first in the series but the characters are so different I didn't mind. I also prefer her YA/New Adult way more than her stuff marketed at Adults so I enjoyed this a lot
Graphic: Homophobia
Minor: Medical content
lisa_m'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
3.75
Spoiler
I think it's very unrealistic for a bully to turn 180 degrees in so little time.
Milo really went from 'hey sorry I might have been a bit shitty' to self hatred and humility in 100 pages.
Also I'm not the biggest fan of 'I was in love with my bully and now he's gay too'? I did find the whole best friends - to bully - to lovers thing interesting. Certainly something I have never read before.
Spoiler
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol, Bullying, Car accident, Death of parent, Homophobia, Medical content, and Sexual content
20sidedbi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Vomit
saeruh's review against another edition
3.5
Moderate: Grief, Bullying, Homophobia, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Outing
Minor: Self harm and Medical content
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia
tiredcath'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
3.0
Both Milo and Jasper are interesting on their own, but separately they make a dynamic pair. The chemistry between them was incredible and really sells the book. As well as the appreciation for fandom and cosplay culture, they were done well.
The reason this is only three stars is that I wasn't as invested in the plot. You could skim half of the book and wouldn't miss a thing. I took a little issue with the characterization. Jasper's character was so judgemental but also too nice. Milo's story was interesting, but I wanted more from his motivations.
Spoiler
In the beginning, almost any time Milo had an interest in anything other than sports Jasper would have a snarky reply throwing his past in his face. Yes, Milo was a jerk - which he openly admits to - but Jasper came off way more jerk-like than the so called bully.In short, this book is a handful of incredibly sweet moments with a good message in an underwhelming plot and slightly confusing character structure.
Graphic: Homophobia