Reviews tagging 'Chronic illness'

Knot My Type by Evie Mitchell

15 reviews

r3ader's review

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funny informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • 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

A nice inclusive romance 🫶🏻
As a fellow chronic illness survivor (no, I do not like the term "warrior") and disabled woman this just felt good. Her disability was never the issue of the story. It was just as much a part of her in the story as her doctor's degree. It's refreshing after seeing all these movies and books about this "poor disabled woman/guy" struggling with everything and then finding the only good thing in their lives in the form of a love interest. Definitely a recommendation for anyone looking for a feel-good, spicy(!!), inclusive romance! ^^
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sophiesmallhands's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • 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

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taylorvalerie's review against another edition

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informative lighthearted fast-paced
  • 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

Knot My Type is a charming and lighthearted contemporary romance that will make you swoon and smile. The witty banter between loveable characters and the sweet, slow-burn romance make this book a delightful and enjoyable read.
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headinthepages's review against another edition

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

I really liked the romance and the steamy scenes overall in this, and thought the plot was interesting but there were times the romance/relationship felt a little rushed (2months passing with barely a mention) and a little superficial sometimes. 
I wanted more scene setting and more details and though I appreciate that the book is short & sweet and isn’t over done, I think it would have benefited from some elements being fleshed out a bit more. 

Overall an enjoyable read and I’ll definitely read this author again, I just wanted a little more at times.
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smithrachaelynn's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • 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

OMG!!! This was so delightful. Excellent writing and storytelling. I absolutely loved Frankie and her girl gang. Jay is an adorable nerd. I can’t express how much I loved this.
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kylasmv15's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted fast-paced
  • 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

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whatjasread's review against another edition

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funny informative lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Conceptually, I loved this. Frankie was a great character (even if her initials were FUCK). I think I enjoyed this more for the smut and the insight into accessibility - besides Frankie and the occasional appearance of a secondary character, I didn't love Jay at all. He reminded me a lot of a frat boy type of guy, which wasn't what I was expecting. I also wasn't a huge fan of the writing style, it had me cringing in some places and wanting to put the book down. It's short, which made it easier to get through I suppose!

TWs: ableism, cheating (past), ref to spinal cancer, chronic illness, alcoholism, alcohol consumption, brief mentions of sexual trauma, graphic descriptions of BDSM (rope play and binding), vomiting, references to foster care

Tropes/rep/themes: disabled fmc, queer sc, disabled scs, nicknames (good girl, rainbow), podcast, accessible sex
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ikillsunflowers's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • 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? Yes

3.25

I wanted to enjoy this more than I did. I feel like it was a bit rushed and I wasn't always a fan of the way the main character handled getting together. It was a really fun premise and I definitely did enjoy it overall
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lexa's review against another edition

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3.0

Quick. Spicy. Sweet. I saw another review say something along the lines of Hallmark meets kink clubs and sex podcasts, and that’s pretty accurate. 
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beckyremillard's review against another edition

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inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • 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

4.5

Frankie is a sexologist with a podcast. She needs information from rope play expert/carpenter, Jay Wood. Romance ensues. 

I thought this was a cute book with an amazing job at actually portraying diversity in every aspect. This is one of the best books I’ve ever read that demonstrates all different kinds of people and nobody makes a big deal of it (Jay is a bit awkward and first but the first time Frankie goes to his house he puts in so much effort). 

There are definitely cliche moments - it’s a romance book, what else is to be expected? The corniest thing though was the carpenter/lumber mill owner with the last name Wood. 
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