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Falling in love was not the plan by Michelle Quach

20 reviews

sadie_g's review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted 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

As someone who worries about being unlikeable, I totally relate to Eliza. She seemed like a very real and believable character to me. 

The romance subplot was fully giving academic rivals-to-lovers as I hoped, but it was still enjoyable and Len and Eliza were very sweet together!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, and Sexism

Moderate: Alcohol and Sexual harassment

Minor: Racism

thehmkane's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted mysterious 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

3.75

A fun, quick read with a lot of heart.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism

Moderate: Bullying, Misogyny, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Sexual content

kottengoesbork's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, and Sexism

Minor: Sexual assault and Alcohol

naomi_k's review against another edition

funny inspiring 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, and Sexism

Moderate: Vomit, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Body shaming and Cursing

gcoulsxn's review against another edition

challenging informative inspiring lighthearted 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism

Moderate: Vomit and Alcohol

Minor: Sexual content and Sexual harassment

tanisha_112's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Misogyny, and Sexism

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Alcohol

amberinpieces's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective 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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, and Misogyny

Minor: Vomit and Alcohol

thenovelmaura's review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted 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? No

4.25

This was an enjoyable YA novel that has a lot to offer readers who are new to feminism and what it means to fight for gender equality. Obviously it's not a gender studies textbook, but I did relate to Eliza's confusion over what feminism is and whether she's betraying her ideals by falling for "the enemy," so to speak. I've grown a lot in my understanding of feminism since high school and this isn't too far off from what I would have thought back then! I also really loved Serena's character and all of the lessons she ended up teaching Eliza about how many ways there are to be a feminist. Eliza's friend Winona was an equally great resource to Eliza in terms of allyship and going beyond white feminism.

Of course, this book was also a romance and I thought Quach balanced the two elements of romance and feminism in a really fun and engaging way. Eliza and Len drew me in and I read this book in just a few days. I know Eliza's character won't be everyone's cup of tea, but like the title says, she's not here to be liked and I ended up liking her a lot!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism

Minor: Alcohol and Sexual harassment

serena_hien's review against another edition

funny informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Cursing, Sexism, and Alcohol

Moderate: Misogyny

Minor: Racism, Sexual harassment, and War

lucy_36's review against another edition

adventurous challenging inspiring relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, Sexism, and Alcohol