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rachaelboyd's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexual content
Moderate: Ableism, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Medical trauma
Minor: Cancer
courtneyfalling's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Look... I saw a TikTok of someone thinking this was a sweet fluff romance featuring knitting, and I was like, a knitting romance with a pink-haired, disabled MC? Sign me up! Anyway I quickly realized (like by the end of the TikTok, before I actually started reading) that it is not that. It is about accessible bondage. But like! That's a genuinely cool form of disabled representation and a big green flag for the politics and messaging of this book! And yeah, was it the best or most highly organized book I've ever read? No. On a genre level, it reminded me that I love romance and dislike even the most neutral third act conflicts. But was it enjoyable and will I read the second one? Yes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Ableism
armontheroad's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? Yes
5.0
A sexy burst of fun! This book had me giggling, squealing, and smiling like an idiot from the very start. I adored the disability representation and the BDSM rep. As an Autistic person who needs to have lots of pressure to experience pleasure, the conversations surrounding accessible play in this book had me on the verge of tears. Not to forget, the sex scenes were AMAZINGLY written!! This book does have a subplot of the love interest’s abusive ex-girlfriend returning and publicly humiliating him, so please be cautious about that. Although this book is lighthearted and inspiring (tell me you don’t want to try rope play after this) I want everyone to be aware of any potential triggers! Seeing Jay deal with his abusive ex and work to overcome the harm she caused him was very therapeutic as a guy who has also been in abusive relationships. Overall, I’m ecstatic that we, as disabled people, are finally getting romance stories that show we have always been, and will always be, sexy as fuck! We’re allowed to have sexual desires and have sex without being infantilized by non-disabled people. We’re allowed to be the main characters of our stories and get brilliant happy endings! I highly recommend this book if you’re looking for books about kink, books with great disability rep, or even if you’re just looking for romance books that have multiple delicious sex scenes. Happy reading!
CWs: Abusive ex, emotional abuse, gaslighting, public humiliation, sexual content, ableism, chronic illness, cancer, etc.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Ableism, Cancer, and Medical content
collyofthewobbles's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-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
Is everybody saying the cover of this book???
Open representation of physical disability, not just as a side character, not just as a plot device, not just as a mention in a sideline.
But on the friggin cover!!
Was this the main reason I read this book, and more of Evie Mitchell’s writing. Yes!
Am I glad I did? Yes!
This is an emotionally intelligent romance book.
Following Dr Frankie (yes that’s right, she’s a damn doctor of sexology) who runs with all access podcast about sexuality, sexual desire, communication and access to all things sex.
She needs a little help in the discussion of ropes and kink. So goes to her local source for all things tied, Jay.
A guy she used to go to school with.What follows is an instant attraction, but Jay doesn’t do relationships, and Frankie doesn’t do flings.
They start explore the boundaries of a relationship, emotional, physical and sexual.
What follows is an intelligent look at trust and moving on from bad experiences.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Being physically disabled myself, I could relate to some of the conversations between Frankie and Jay. Concerning attitudes and etiquette of sex.
Knowing your worth, I’m not being used.
Evie Mitchell has written a fully rounded and extremely enjoyable book.
Open representation of physical disability, not just as a side character, not just as a plot device, not just as a mention in a sideline.
But on the friggin cover!!
Was this the main reason I read this book, and more of Evie Mitchell’s writing. Yes!
Am I glad I did? Yes!
This is an emotionally intelligent romance book.
Following Dr Frankie (yes that’s right, she’s a damn doctor of sexology) who runs with all access podcast about sexuality, sexual desire, communication and access to all things sex.
She needs a little help in the discussion of ropes and kink. So goes to her local source for all things tied, Jay.
A guy she used to go to school with.What follows is an instant attraction, but Jay doesn’t do relationships, and Frankie doesn’t do flings.
They start explore the boundaries of a relationship, emotional, physical and sexual.
What follows is an intelligent look at trust and moving on from bad experiences.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Being physically disabled myself, I could relate to some of the conversations between Frankie and Jay. Concerning attitudes and etiquette of sex.
Knowing your worth, I’m not being used.
Evie Mitchell has written a fully rounded and extremely enjoyable book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, and Injury/Injury detail