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oddio's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Moderate: Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Outing, and Abandonment
Minor: Religious bigotry
imds'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? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Grief, Death of parent, Outing, and Abandonment
fanboyriot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Grief
Minor: Homophobia, Death of parent, Outing, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism
angelfireeast24's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Outing, Abandonment, and Classism
Moderate: Death of parent and Alcohol
linnea1801'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: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Religious bigotry, Outing, and Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent
neverlandpages4'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
Before picking this up, I had never seen it anywhere and Iām honestly surprised that it doesnāt get that much attention. It has a diverse cast of characters, adorable illustrations, and one of the cutest fictional couples ever š„¹
Alden & Conradās relationship was adorable and I loved seeing how their relationship progressed from āenemiesā to lovers. Like many enemies to lovers books, they werenāt actually enemies but it was interesting to see how theyād fall in love. I felt like Conrad and Alden were a perfect match, despite their differences and I loved their characters so much!
Alden is easily my favorite part of the entire book. I related to him on a whole different level. I felt understood and validated whenever he expressed his feelings. Heās also neurodivergent and although not confirmed, possibly on the spectrum which is another thing I could relate to.
I also really felt for Conrad. He struggles a lot, and a lot of it has to do with unsupportive homophobic parents which was heartbreaking to read about.
Another thing I loved was how the characters are just unapologetically queer. Thereās something so refreshing about reading a queer romance where the characters never come out or justify themselves or explain their sexuality. The reader simply knows it. No need for a million explanations.
The road trip was fun to read about but I felt like it got a little repetitive. Thereās a huge gaming tournament at the end, and despite both characters being presented as good gaymers, it was pretty obvious from the start who was going to win. So the entire thing about the games and the tournament got boring for me.
Overall, this was such a cute, funny, and underrated read, but I think I wouldāve liked it more if it was fast-paced, and had a more interesting plot.
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Abandonment
kyeruhh'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? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Abandonment
maregred'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
3.0
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual content, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism
saeruh's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Outing, and Abandonment
time4tori2read'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
5.0
Minor: Sexual content and Abandonment