brichneyfloss's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Gaslighting
akswaneee's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I would like this book more if I'd not read any of the authors other work. While I'd venture to say this may be her best writing, the story structure is identical to every other book and short story she's put out: academic rivals featuring a quirky but brilliant female lead and a gruff, well respected leading man; a misunderstanding that makes said female lead hate her hero; the two of them growing closer as they work together; the less than stunning revalation that he has loved her all along. I was fine with this structure when I read it the first time. The second time was even alright. But now that I've just finished the fourth, I'm beginning to wonder if this author can do anything else. I love the premise of her work, love the way it centers women in STEM fields, but I want her to find her way into telling a new story.
This book features a cameo from the leading characters of her first novel, and I can't help but imagine all of them sitting down in the fictional universe they inhabit and discovering that their love stories are exactly the same.
I truly hope that Ali Hazlewood's next book pushes her work into new territory. It's a mark of a good writer that I'm even willing to read it at this point.
This book features a cameo from the leading characters of her first novel, and I can't help but imagine all of them sitting down in the fictional universe they inhabit and discovering that their love stories are exactly the same.
I truly hope that Ali Hazlewood's next book pushes her work into new territory. It's a mark of a good writer that I'm even willing to read it at this point.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexism
peripato's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse and Sexism
annikamanika's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Laugh out loud funny.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Medical content
jlfaith21's review
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? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this book and thought it was overall great and an entertaining read. I thought Elsie’s people pleasing was a little over the top and was off putting for me at times. I also wish we got more of Jack’s POV, I felt like we were just getting the same words from him the entire book. I also wish we found out what happened with Cece and Kirk! I also loved Cece and Hedgy!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting and Sexual content
samchase112's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
4.0
DELIGHTFUL! Is Ali Hazelwood a perfect author? No. Are her (male) characters all pretty much the same? Yes. But do I have an absolute ball reading her books? Heck yeah! Something about her romances is so compulsive and readable and makes me never want to put her books down. I just…really enjoy her books, okay?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexism
Moderate: Medical content and Cursing
amandaboyer's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Misogyny, Chronic illness, Sexism, Gaslighting, and Medical content
Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
tectonixduchess's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
If i could give this book more than 5 stars I would. The romance? Amazing. The spicyness? Amazing. The growth of the main characters? Amazing. I cannot wait to read more of Ali Hazelwoods books
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexism
makenna_reads'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
the_vegan_bookworm's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Misogyny
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Death of parent