Scan barcode
monicalaurette'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? It's complicated
5.0
“Her eyes were brighter now than the stars about could explain.”
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Mental illness
Minor: Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail
cluckieduck's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Overall enjoyable…more good than bad, I’d say.
Definitely some problematic elements, especially surrounding the intense focus on Lauren’s appearance that didn’t let up from page 1 right through to the end of the epilogue. I also found Alex a bit infantile for a 39-year old and I don’t know if that was the best way to show his ADHD. Being a “delightful asshole” came across more grating than endearing at times.
But otherwise, I enjoyed the crossover timeline from Spoiler Alert and how they interconnected. I really liked the slow burn of Alex & Lauren’s relationship, plus the extra tidbits of the fanfics and playing up the romantic tropes on their road trip.
Graphic: Body shaming, Cursing, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail
mariakureads'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? It's complicated
4.5
I absolutely loved this book so much more than Spoiler Alert! I felt that Alex and Lauren had a better connection, and it felt like both were more grounded in reality than Marcus and Grace.
Not to mention that the banter... The banter was just fun, sexy, witty, and fun and both Alex and Lauren gave as good as they got in such a delicious way.
I really enjoyed the slow burn of this one as it let both Alex and Grace actually learn each other, talk, converse, and be in the same space as they both realized they liked each other and having to come to terms with how their lives away from each other meant and what they meant in each other's lives.
I borrowed this from the library but I might just need to buy a physical copy for myself ❤️
Minor: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship
tctimlin'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming and Drug use
Minor: Toxic relationship
Excellent modern day romancereadingqueerly'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? Yes
3.75
I think my only remark is not a big deal just a personal thing. It's not really a spoiler, but kind of so I'm marking it as one.
Moderate: Body shaming and Fatphobia
Minor: Domestic abuse, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
mayareadsxo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship
jessgj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
That said, I remember being excited to see Alex and Lauren fall in love while reading Spoiler Alert and this didn't disappoint. I really appreciate that Lauren isn't the "accepted" type of plus-sized, I.E. the hourglass-shaped vixen with a Jessica Rabbit-like bust-waist-hips ratio. Bodies come in different shapes and sizes and they're all valid and deserve our appreciation.
I also appreciate the depiction of Alex's ADHD. ADHD is often portrayed as this vapid, quirky, impulsive thing and Alex is very much seen that way in the public eye but we get to see the full picture of his love, his need for acceptance, his huge emotional range. We get to see the world through his eyes and it's so rich.
And Wren, ugh. She kept surprising me and her struggle with giving just so much of herself that she's burning out on all fronts is something I understand too well. Dade sucked punched me with that and the slow reveal of just how much Lauren does that. It's actually reminded me to take better care of myself so thank you, Olivia Dade for that one.
Overall, it wasn't the slam dunk I was hoping for but it's still a great time with a great cast.
TW: Mentions of domestic assault, fatphobia, panic attacks, some violence and bullying
Graphic: Fatphobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Blood, and Toxic friendship
sharkbrarian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Fatphobia and Toxic relationship
Minor: Domestic abuse
ladythana'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Grief
Minor: Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
purplepenning's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Violence, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism