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literaryintersections's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Yall this book is BATSHIT and I’m obsessed. Yes there is a lot of problematic 90s stuff (birth control, abortion, fatphobia, misogyny). But, the overall story is so fun, daisy is absolutely adorable, Alex is grumpy and swoony and hot. I absolutely loved this.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Abortion
nineinchnails's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
i really liked the writing style but i’m not a huge fan of the characters or relationships for some reason. i’m pretty sure it’s a me problem though because most people love it and i genuinely loved the prose.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Pregnancy
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy
Minor: Pedophilia, Toxic relationship, and Abortion
unsuccessfulbookclub's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Abortion
inlaraland's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was entertaining! It gave me circus, it gave me Romanovs, it gave me grumpy/sunshine, it gave me an arranged marriage (on premises that were so wild but like, I was here for the drama)...I can definitely see this story being produced into a t.v. show or a movie, and I thought it was fun from start to finish!
[Some of the elements/themes are dated (which isn't a critique, just something to keep in mind) - and I would keep an eye out for minor trigger warnings like animal abuse, misogyny and mature circumstances surrounding underage characters]
[Some of the elements/themes are dated (which isn't a critique, just something to keep in mind) - and I would keep an eye out for minor trigger warnings like animal abuse, misogyny and mature circumstances surrounding underage characters]
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Animal cruelty