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akswhy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Abandonment
ruthiedr89'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
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Classism
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexism
beaky's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Cursing and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Biphobia, Emotional abuse, and Car accident
the_vegan_bookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
My biggest note about the book is that it focuses very heavily on the revenge plot, which makes the romance plot weak by comparison. The chemistry between Skye and Maya doesn't feel believable as romantic partners, though they pair off well as enemies and co-conspirators. Sophie could have spent more time developing the romance and attraction between these characters, though this would have required simplifying the revenge plot. As it is now, it felt to me a little bit like "two hot bi women in forced proximity so of course they just get together", though I know this wasn't the intention.
The ending feels sort of lackluster for the same reason. It centers a lot on the relationship dynamic and since I felt like that was under-developed, the stakes never felt especially clear for me.
I think it's a wonderful book, but I wouldn't especially recommend it as a romance. Instead, I think it's great contemporary fiction with some light romance thrown in!
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Sexual assault
stacy837'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: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Sexual content, and Grief
micaelacccc'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
Moderate: Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
daryn'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? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Infidelity, Misogyny, and Alcohol
Minor: Abandonment
whosfernn'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
4.25
Graphic: Cursing, Infidelity, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Misogyny
Minor: Biphobia and Homophobia
gellyreads'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
4.0
Graphic: Cursing, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
liesthemoontells's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
The initial intrigue of the book's reality show premise was not sustained by the plot, which became pretty repetitive and dulled the interesting edges off what could have been a far more compelling look at the romance TV industry. However I found the romance between the main characters engaging enough that I read the book to the end.
The characters also seemed a little aged down for the scenario they found themselves in, which to me sat uncomfortably between YA and adult-romance fiction.
Graphic: Infidelity, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Sexism and Abandonment