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: Dementia, Mental illness, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Xenophobia
Minor: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Child abuse
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: Sexual harassment, Racism, Dementia, and Mental illness
Moderate: Sexism, Death of parent, Grief, and Classism
Minor: Miscarriage, Cancer, Terminal illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Child death, and Pregnancy
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, Pregnancy, Grief, Sexual harassment, and Death of parent
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: Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Chronic illness, Dementia, and Grief
Moderate: Miscarriage, Grief, Death of parent, Death, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy
Minor: Alcohol and Stalking
sdupont'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
Graphic: Dementia and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Racism
Minor: Miscarriage and Pregnancy
katielaine_w'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
Moderate: Dementia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual assault
Minor: Grief, Medical content, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Racism, and Xenophobia