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colorful_lulu'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: Cursing and Alcohol
Minor: Homophobia, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
jackie_marion'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content and Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Homophobia, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
lunamay8712'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
4.75
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Suicide and Toxic relationship
_kael_'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
Focus: Romantic & Sexual Orientation/Identity, Friendship, Self-discovery
Probably spoilers/could give bias:
The plot is spearheaded by Rooney. I didn't think she'll be a major part of the book at 1st TBH, but it made sense. Maybe it was written that way bc that's what Georgia first felt too. Even if the main character is kinda passive, the writing is still very interesting. Her thoughts, emotions, etc. It gives a new perspective. The characters seem realistic in a way that you feel like you can pass by them on the streets. The average day-to-day person. I wish I could know more about Sunil and Jess though. I also found Georgia's cousin interesting. Warning for some people, the short story at the end of the book could be not for some since it has sexually explicit content. It is nice that there are aro ace resources at the back. I have only checked the AVEN one and thought it was really helpful in explaining some things :)
I laughed, liked/loved a lot of parts and lines from the book, and found some parts sad too. Sometimes it brings up sad memories. I found it a light and heartwarming read majority of the time still. I was surprised at how thick the book was at first, but I found it such a page turner :DD When I open the book, I feel immediate immersion. I think I annotated the entire book lol. I also loved the friendship topics of this book. Friendship goals. I wish everyone thought like that too. I would recommend this book to people so that they can understand asexuals more. ^^
Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Toxic relationship, and Outing
Minor: Suicide and Acephobia/Arophobia
Contemporary/Modern, Fiction (I think), YA, Student/College Life, Friendship, Love/Romance, Platonic, Aromantic, Asexual, LGBTQIA+maiahhtratchh'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
4.75
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
elliizzzabeth'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
4.25
But as a book I felt it dragged a little, and the whole plot is based around those incredibly annoying miscommunications that have you screaming "JUST TELL HER!!!" at the page. This whole book could have been solved sooo much earlier if
Overall it was a good book but it just didn't have the same spark for me as some of Alice's other work.
Also as a 3rd year university student myself, how Sunil found the time for Pride Soc, Orchestra and Shakespeare is beyond me. I can barely handle my regular coursework let alone all that!
Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol
Minor: Suicide, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Acephobia/Arophobia
tri_lo_bite'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
3.5
Read for the Read Harder 2022 prompt: Read a book with an asexual and/or aromantic main character.
I think that this was a good book. I think that it was also incredibly British, which was on one hand very fun, and an interesting look into British university culture, but on the other hand a little concerning I mean do y’all really have a drinking culture like that?? How are you still alive?!
I think I enjoyed it. Honestly, the self loathing was incredibly triggering and hard to read. I felt very uncomfortable for a lot of the book. But I liked the characters, they felt very realistic, I loved the growth. And I loved aroace rep!
I think that the intended audience for this one is probably amato allo folks and I guess that’s fine I dunno. Honestly, I don’t know how to feel about this one.
3.5 stars?
Graphic: Mental illness, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Alcohol
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
corabookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia and Alcohol
Minor: Homophobia, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Lesbophobia