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idesofmarch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Homophobia and Outing
Moderate: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Drug abuse, Racism, and Sexual assault
mangofraiche's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Racism, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Outing
abicaro17's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Stalking, Death of parent, Outing, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Classism
kylegray20's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Minor: Addiction, Biphobia, Cancer, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Colonisation
teddy_books's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Cursing, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Death of parent, and Outing
Moderate: Addiction, Biphobia, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Racism, and Alcohol
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, and Colonisation
bethanybaratelli's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Homophobia
caitsamermaid's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, Grief, Outing, and Classism
Minor: Addiction, Cancer, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Deportation
sakeriver's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Homophobia and Outing
Minor: Drug abuse, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
maybreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
“i saw her at the devils sacrament!!!” girl… what were YOU doing at the devils sacrament 👀
I spent formative years on tumblr and I suspect Casey did too.
My issues with this book are very related to the political narratives within. It feels like wish fulfillment. It feels naive. It feels a bit cringe.
Imagine instead of 2016 it's the 2020 election when Trump emerges.
You can't do escapism but the political commentary is soooo on the nose and wish fulfillmenty that you're also not reading something that has any real merit (in my opinion). Maybe some people do enjoy a fictionalized Trump as a villain in their gay escapism romance... I just rolled my eyes everytime that plotline showed itself.
Back to the romance. Henry and Alex work. They have banter, the have chemistry. They vibe very fast tbh and then it's just waiting for them to realize that they actually do have feelings beyond fwb. Enjoyable.
I'd recommend this to someone who can handle the cringe vibe of the politics.
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Drug abuse and Death of parent
whenskiesaregrey's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
While at times this novel appeared cheesy or overzealous and too idealistic on the real hate and obstacles that queer people face, it was still a charming read full of optimism.
I only wish the other supporting characters were more deeply explored! I felt they were relatively flat and one note in comparison to our main love interests.
Graphic: Sexual content and Outing
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Drug abuse and Sexual harassment