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tellingetienne's review
4.0
This was a lovely little novella! It had elements that I love in historical fiction, with hints of magic and a hint of steampunk in the corners. A Matter of Disagreement was a quick read that kept me smiling and kept me happy. We need more romances like this!
edunbar87's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
agmaynard's review
An early effort that would be improved now by basic copyediting, lest people abandon an author if they start from his beginnings.
book_loser's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
skibz18's review
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
i read this in one sitting bc i needed something short to take a break from my current reads. wasn’t very good but wasn’t bad either just a fast paced little romance. i will say the last chapter left something to be desired. i would just call it silly
patorcer's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
emmascc's review
3.0
this was a cute, fun read. felt a bit short and the world building could have been better but overall enjoyable
saltycaroline's review
4.0
Idk what kind of wheel EE Ottoman was spinning to land on queer academic rivals to lovers in an alternate magical/steampunk historical past but I'm into it
Listen…I am always on board for an academic rivals to lovers situation. But then. BUT THEN. ON TOP OF THAT. To make them academic rivals in a steampunk universe where there’s magic involved in said academia?? Say LESS I’m already in love 😮💨
A Matter of Disagreement is truly just a delight of a novella. Somehow the relationship is perfectly balanced with the world-building, the tension is off the charts, both MCs are so charming and endearing…and also there’s magical mechanics. Like???
EE Ottoman slayed me in less than 100 pages and for that I must salute him 🫡
Pick this up for:
💫 academic rivals
💫 dashing, trans m inventor x snarky, plus size gentleman scholar
💫 sexual tensionnnn 👀
💫 research but make it hot
💫 fantasy steampunk universe
💫 hilariously terrible dirty talk
CW: Sexual content, sexual harassment, death of parent, body shaming
Listen…I am always on board for an academic rivals to lovers situation. But then. BUT THEN. ON TOP OF THAT. To make them academic rivals in a steampunk universe where there’s magic involved in said academia?? Say LESS I’m already in love 😮💨
A Matter of Disagreement is truly just a delight of a novella. Somehow the relationship is perfectly balanced with the world-building, the tension is off the charts, both MCs are so charming and endearing…and also there’s magical mechanics. Like???
EE Ottoman slayed me in less than 100 pages and for that I must salute him 🫡
Pick this up for:
💫 academic rivals
💫 dashing, trans m inventor x snarky, plus size gentleman scholar
💫 sexual tensionnnn 👀
💫 research but make it hot
💫 fantasy steampunk universe
💫 hilariously terrible dirty talk
CW: Sexual content, sexual harassment, death of parent, body shaming
ruthiedr89's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Transphobia and Sexual harassment
Minor: Death of parent