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sarahsthoughtsonbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- 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
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, and Fatphobia
Minor: Misogyny and Sexism
bookstolivewith's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Y’ALL. I am obsessed with Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade. Like stayed-up-until-2am-to-finish-reading obsessed.
April Whittier, confident geologist, and Marcus Caster-Rupp, world famous actor, have been BFFs on a fan forum for years, but they have no idea of each other’s real identities. But then Marcus asks April out via Twitter after an ugly fan dispute, having no idea who she is. When he finds out that this same woman has been his touchstone for years, will he reveal himself to her, potentially ending his Hollywood career, or will he keep up the double persona and try to have the best of both worlds?
This is the perfect book for anyone who has dabbled into fanfiction, fan cons or fan forums. (Guilty as charged — seriously, though Anne of Green Gables fanfiction is where it’s at.) This is a perfect book for anyone who has struggled with their appearance or insecurities and found comfort in a fictional world. This is a perfect book if you just want to read about some hot, swoony, sexy moments.
I think what I found most loveable about Spoiler Alert was the inherent realism in what is kind of a crazy star-crossed lovers type of story. April & Marcus are both older, which is super refreshing as someone in her mid-20s with no romantic relationship in sight, and also gives credence to the idea that you never have to age out of being a fan. Also, this might be TMI but there’s finally a sex scene with a sensible bra whose cups can’t be just pulled down at a moments notice and that you can’t feel a nipple through! Like, I’ve got big lady boobs and those flimsy bras that everyone is ripping off as soon as sex starts are a pipe dream as far as I’m concerned. So thank you Olivia Dade, for putting sexy realism back in the bedroom!
I am sure there are critiques to be made or things I’m overlooking but long story short, I loved it. It made me feel butterfly-filled. Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade is out on October 6th and I can’t wait to see what she does next!
April Whittier, confident geologist, and Marcus Caster-Rupp, world famous actor, have been BFFs on a fan forum for years, but they have no idea of each other’s real identities. But then Marcus asks April out via Twitter after an ugly fan dispute, having no idea who she is. When he finds out that this same woman has been his touchstone for years, will he reveal himself to her, potentially ending his Hollywood career, or will he keep up the double persona and try to have the best of both worlds?
This is the perfect book for anyone who has dabbled into fanfiction, fan cons or fan forums. (Guilty as charged — seriously, though Anne of Green Gables fanfiction is where it’s at.) This is a perfect book for anyone who has struggled with their appearance or insecurities and found comfort in a fictional world. This is a perfect book if you just want to read about some hot, swoony, sexy moments.
I think what I found most loveable about Spoiler Alert was the inherent realism in what is kind of a crazy star-crossed lovers type of story. April & Marcus are both older, which is super refreshing as someone in her mid-20s with no romantic relationship in sight, and also gives credence to the idea that you never have to age out of being a fan. Also, this might be TMI but there’s finally a sex scene with a sensible bra whose cups can’t be just pulled down at a moments notice and that you can’t feel a nipple through! Like, I’ve got big lady boobs and those flimsy bras that everyone is ripping off as soon as sex starts are a pipe dream as far as I’m concerned. So thank you Olivia Dade, for putting sexy realism back in the bedroom!
I am sure there are critiques to be made or things I’m overlooking but long story short, I loved it. It made me feel butterfly-filled. Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade is out on October 6th and I can’t wait to see what she does next!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Sexism