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hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Personally i found this book to be very intriguing. I read it during a field trip performance and had a hard time putting it down. Usually I donât read, but this really got me out of my block. Despite it being very intriguing, there was a lot of frustrating moments. during about the hookup/relationship between Len and Eliza, I felt like it couldâve been elaborated more. A lot of moments Iâm at points where Iâm like, âis he playing her?â âshould they really be together?â. There is a decent amount of chemistry between them, but I feel like there should be a second book or separate chapters with Lenâs point of view. If there was moments of Len acting nervous towards Eliza, then I wouldâve rooted for their relationship more. I really appreciate the realistically of the book. Although there are moments where Eliza frustrated me, like, âwhy are you falling for him?â âwhy are you doing thisâ I know that I would also be doing the same thing (Iâd fall for Len too if i were in her situation). This goes to Len as well. In my perfect world Len would stick up for her in the midst of all the humiliation in the beginning, and although he didnât itâs a part of his character, and thats whatâs realistic. Same with the other characters, subjects, and plot line. The Asian-American struggles and the family culture. The public reaction of Elizaâs situation, the use of modern technology and terms. The characters and their personalities; especially Serena. I also feel like there should've been another chapter between Len and Eliza, after she got out of detention. I wanted to see more of their relationship develop that lead to their hook-up. When finishing it, during the end I couldnât but squeal and get butterflies. Iâm glad they patched up their relationship and Iâm glad Eliza had a happy ending.</spoiler/> Overall, the book was a good read. Iâm glad I read it and itâs realistically was great. When I first heard about this book, having: sexism, Asian American struggles, academic enemies to lovers trope, etc. I was extremely excited. Throughout the book, I got disappointed, however upon finishing it and reflecting, I donât regret it. There definitely could be improvement, but I do not regret.Â
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Homophobia, and Toxic friendship
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