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shaipanda's review against another edition
4.75
I really don’t know how to rate this tbh because I wasn’t obcessed with/didnt love how most of the first half of the book played out but absolutely loved the second half, probably even more than the first book in this series
Either way, this book was a really fast and quick paced read that kept me invested the whole time and I’m so happy with how it came together and ended :)
Either way, this book was a really fast and quick paced read that kept me invested the whole time and I’m so happy with how it came together and ended :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Moderate: Homophobia, Pregnancy, and Outing
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Violence, and Medical trauma
pey333's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Moderate: Homophobia, Pregnancy, and Outing
Minor: Alcoholism, Violence, and Death of parent
ninahuynh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
What will I do with my life now??? I already miss the Havenforts, Masons, and Demerovens 😭 I generally don't like all the political talk that comes with high society male characters, but I like how progressive the laws they want to pass are. I still don't know what to feel about James, but he has definitely grown. I am not a fan of the third act break up- I felt the heartbreak to the core :( I am happy where the couples have gone and the epilogue just makes me feel all bubbly.
I also like how Gwen and Beth still maintained their characteristics and personalities from the previous book and just how funny they are. There is still a lot of arguments that surround them. All the love in these two families just make me feel so warm and fuzzy 🥰
I think James needs to go to therapy though. He has a lot of trauma he has to deal with. I'll be damned if he hurts Bobby anymore 😤 All the internalized homophobia and blackmailing from Raverson is just sad. Dude is addicted to gambling with the hope of making something for himself. I hope being dunked into the lake cleared his head.
I can't docked points for how frustrated Alban made me get with James, but there were a few grammar and spelling errors that caught my eye.
I also like how Gwen and Beth still maintained their characteristics and personalities from the previous book and just how funny they are. There is still a lot of arguments that surround them. All the love in these two families just make me feel so warm and fuzzy 🥰
I can't docked points for how frustrated Alban made me get with James, but there were a few grammar and spelling errors that caught my eye.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Violence and Outing
bzliz's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-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? Yes
3.5
I had just as good of a time reading this book as I did its predecessor. Bobby and James had a very different vibe than Gwen and Beth but not in a bad way. They both know about their sexuality prior to the start of the story so their journey is not about discovering queerness as it was with the ladies.
James and Bobby don’t get along in part due to some social fumbles relating to social anxiety from James, but they come together to unite against a toxic community member who is on a mission to extort as much wealth as he can from the pair and others. Their exposure could not only damage their reputations beyond repair but could even result in jail time, so the stakes are higher than they were for Gwen and Beth.
I didn’t like this duo as much as I did the ladies but I liked the over all story a little better. The secret gay club and the inclusion of other friends added a fun layer here that the girls were lacking. I’m sure that’s mainly due to what is “acceptable” for men to do but not women. I wish their presence had persisted a little more to the end of the book. The biggest detriment of the book was the epilogue. It felt a little too long and it seemed like it was trying too hard to over explain how perfect things were but I had lingering questions mainly aboutthe children. Do they take these kids in public? Do they call all 4 of our main characters mom/dad? How do they contain that in front of strangers who would find it extremely odd?
The political subplot in this book has to do with an act to register trained physicians. The characters discuss maternal mortality and pregnancy difficulties at several points and there are two pregnant characters experiencing some complications. There is a scene involving a risky pregnancy turned risky labor and delivery. The birth itself is not on page but the characters are listening to it from another room. Those with sensitivities to pregnancy may wish to avoid this book.
James and Bobby don’t get along in part due to some social fumbles relating to social anxiety from James, but they come together to unite against a toxic community member who is on a mission to extort as much wealth as he can from the pair and others. Their exposure could not only damage their reputations beyond repair but could even result in jail time, so the stakes are higher than they were for Gwen and Beth.
I didn’t like this duo as much as I did the ladies but I liked the over all story a little better. The secret gay club and the inclusion of other friends added a fun layer here that the girls were lacking. I’m sure that’s mainly due to what is “acceptable” for men to do but not women. I wish their presence had persisted a little more to the end of the book. The biggest detriment of the book was the epilogue. It felt a little too long and it seemed like it was trying too hard to over explain how perfect things were but I had lingering questions mainly about
The political subplot in this book has to do with an act to register trained physicians. The characters discuss maternal mortality and pregnancy difficulties at several points and there are two pregnant characters experiencing some complications. There is a scene involving a risky pregnancy turned risky labor and delivery. The birth itself is not on page but the characters are listening to it from another room. Those with sensitivities to pregnancy may wish to avoid this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Outing, and Alcohol
Moderate: Medical content and Medical trauma
chanlo1994's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-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
4.5
Very funny cast of characters. It also gave me a new perspective on childbirth during the Victorian era and how dangerous it could be. It something I can say I take for granted in modern day thanks to advancements in medicine.
and you know what? I enjoyed witnessing the raw emotion from the male characters, who are male. Their heartbreak scenes are so relatable and realistic. I was happy to see them
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Moderate: Alcoholism, Vomit, and Death of parent
Minor: Domestic abuse
Additional warning: abusive parentsdayoldtea's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia, Pregnancy, and Outing
Minor: Death, Miscarriage, Death of parent, and Alcohol
bea_reads_books's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Ugh I’m going to DIE of a fluff overdose 😩 I absolutely loved this. As much as I loved A Strange and Stubborn Endurance. Sweet and wholesome and just so good. I can’t even remember the last time I devoured a book this fast - the audiobook was twelve hours long and I finished it in a day 🫣
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Outing
bbygirl21's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I really liked this book. It was quite slow for me personally. The chapters were also a bit longer than I would prefer making the book feel even slower. But I loved the banter between the characters and I love that everyone got their happy ending. I don't know if I'd recommend it. But it is a sweet read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying and Pregnancy
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Miscarriage, Medical content, Death of parent, and Abandonment
stardustandrockets's review against another edition
medium-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
5.0
Review to come.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Outing
Minor: Cursing, Violence, Grief, Alcohol, and Classism
blackmailgeno's review
lighthearted
medium-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
4.5
"You're the Problem, It's You" es un romance histórico queer que incluye el cliché de "found family" de manera impecable.
La historia sigue a Bobby Mason y a James Demeroven. Dos personajes caóticos y con fallas, pero mucho corazón y buenas intenciones. La relación entre ellos comienza como rivalidad, pero un enemigo en común les hace darse cuenta que tienen más en común de lo que imaginaban.
Los personajes son el punto más fuerte de este libro. Todos tienen personalidad y motivaciones distintas, incluso aquellos que aparecen menos son diferenciables. Disfruté mucho de Gwen y Beth.
En general, la dinámica familiar que presneta la historia es hermosa y enfatiza la importancia de tener una familia que te acepte y te apoye (aunque no sea tu familia de sangre).
Dicho eso, la idea de que había cosas en riesgo, se generó más debido al contexto social y al momento histórico que al villano, que termina siendo bastante olvidable y aburrido.
En resumen, una lectura entretenida con personajes maravillosos. El final es muy gratificante (necesitaba que los personajes sean felices), lo que compensa el comienzo lento y el uso excesivo de la falta de comunicación de la primera mitad.
Gracias a Netgalley y al editor por proporcionar una copia gratuita del libro a cambio de una reseña honesta.
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"You're the Problem, It's You" is a super cute queer historical romance with a incredible found family.
The plot follows Bobby Mason and James Demeroven. Two messy and flawed characters, with a lot of heart and good intentions. Their relationship begins as rivalry, but a common enemy makes them realize they have more in common than they imagined.
The characters are the stronger point of this book. Everyone has a distict personality, and motivations. Gwen and Beth are incredible as side characters. All the family dynamics are fun and compelling.
I loved how the story emphasize the importance to have an accepting family to support you (even if you are not your blood family).
That being said, the idea that there was something at stake was more due to the social context and the time period than to the villain, who ends up being quite forgettable and boring.
Overall, a very enjoyable read with wonderful characters. The ending is really rewarding which makes up for the slow start and the overuse of misscommunication trope of the first half.
It might not be for everyone, but if you love found family, historical romance and low stakes, this book is perfcet for you.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
La historia sigue a Bobby Mason y a James Demeroven. Dos personajes caóticos y con fallas, pero mucho corazón y buenas intenciones. La relación entre ellos comienza como rivalidad, pero un enemigo en común les hace darse cuenta que tienen más en común de lo que imaginaban.
Los personajes son el punto más fuerte de este libro. Todos tienen personalidad y motivaciones distintas, incluso aquellos que aparecen menos son diferenciables. Disfruté mucho de Gwen y Beth.
En general, la dinámica familiar que presneta la historia es hermosa y enfatiza la importancia de tener una familia que te acepte y te apoye (aunque no sea tu familia de sangre).
Dicho eso, la idea de que había cosas en riesgo, se generó más debido al contexto social y al momento histórico que al villano, que termina siendo bastante olvidable y aburrido.
En resumen, una lectura entretenida con personajes maravillosos. El final es muy gratificante (necesitaba que los personajes sean felices), lo que compensa el comienzo lento y el uso excesivo de la falta de comunicación de la primera mitad.
Gracias a Netgalley y al editor por proporcionar una copia gratuita del libro a cambio de una reseña honesta.
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"You're the Problem, It's You" is a super cute queer historical romance with a incredible found family.
The plot follows Bobby Mason and James Demeroven. Two messy and flawed characters, with a lot of heart and good intentions. Their relationship begins as rivalry, but a common enemy makes them realize they have more in common than they imagined.
The characters are the stronger point of this book. Everyone has a distict personality, and motivations. Gwen and Beth are incredible as side characters. All the family dynamics are fun and compelling.
I loved how the story emphasize the importance to have an accepting family to support you (even if you are not your blood family).
That being said, the idea that there was something at stake was more due to the social context and the time period than to the villain, who ends up being quite forgettable and boring.
Overall, a very enjoyable read with wonderful characters. The ending is really rewarding which makes up for the slow start and the overuse of misscommunication trope of the first half.
It might not be for everyone, but if you love found family, historical romance and low stakes, this book is perfcet for you.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Moderate: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Outing
Minor: Death of parent