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finnickdeservedbetter's review
- 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
For readers who like:
• celebrity romance
• fake identity
• dislike to lovers
• biracial (asian/white) MC
• first gen Canadian MC
The book was like a breathe of fresh air. I was kinda putting it off in favour of other books but I wish I hadn't. The characters are ao well-rounded and dimensional. They had flaws of course but I could relate to each one and honestly, see myself being friends with any of them.
This touched on a few big topics (like identity- being biracial and the child of an immigrant, mental health, and sexual harrassment to name a few) but all in a very accessible and approachable way.
The only reason I didn't give it 5☆ is the unnecessary (isn't it always?)
Other than that tho, I really enjoyed this book and got through it all in one sitting. This is my first book by Lily Chu but it definitely won't be my last.
Graphic: Mental illness, Dementia, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Xenophobia
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
btwnprintedpgs'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
4.0
Graphic: Racism and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Fatphobia and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer and Death of parent
_alyssar_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Chronic illness, Mental illness, Racism, and Dementia
Moderate: Cursing, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Cancer, Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Xenophobia, Death of parent, and Abandonment
emfass'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
4.5
This was a closed-door romance which I usually do not go in for (personal preference only, happy for those that like it/don't mind it!), but the writing was so freaking great.
I had some issues with parts of the plot
Graphic: Dementia, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Miscarriage and Death of parent
aqtbenz'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
3.75
Graphic: Mental illness, Dementia, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Cancer, Racism, and Death of parent
shannahtan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Death of parent
tea_rea'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
4.75
Graphic: Mental illness, Racism, Dementia, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexism, Grief, Death of parent, and Classism
Minor: Cancer, Child death, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Violence, and Pregnancy
daniellekat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Dementia, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Bullying, Death of parent, and Classism
Minor: Cancer and Alcohol
airs21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Dementia
Minor: Mental illness, Miscarriage, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
lara_r'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
Graphic: Chronic illness, Mental illness, Dementia, Grief, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Stalking and Alcohol