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a_libra_library's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
shaipanda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I could not put it down and I loved their dynamic and stuff so much
Literally enjoyed so so much and I’m so glad I saw this mentioned on booktok and randomly decided to pick it up when I was at the library the other week
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Moderate: Ableism, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Minor: Abandonment
katsbooks's review against another edition
- 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
“The best thing the world offered an ugly little girl was indifference. Pity stung exactly as much as insults, if not more, so she tried to avoid either. She tried to avoid notice. Even as a child, she’d understood it was important to stay quiet. Unobtrusive. And above all, undemanding.”
I was so excited for this book and it didn't disappoint. I would say that tit wasn't as good as Spoiler Alert but it was a strong follow-up. The body positivity and ADHD representation was great and I enjoyed the fan-fiction subplot, as well. I sometimes found the characters a little cringy but that's mainly because I found the characters to be overly-emotional. I honestly feel like that says more about me than it does about the book. I can actually appreciate how emotional Alex was, especially. That's definitely not a depiction that you see very often. And overall, I just really liked how their characters were depicted. They just came off as so kind and generous and loving. There was also something that was referenced often but never actually happened (at least on page) and so that was disappointing. I won't spoil it but if you know, you know. I also don't know if the forced proximity trope really worked here. It made their relationship feel a little forced. (The road trip is what really made me buy their relationship.) And while, I loved Alex, I didn't love how he would constantly say negative things about and to Lauren. I get that it was supposed to feel bantery, and it did at times, but sometimes it felt like just a bit too much. Definitely a fun romance but didn't quite live up to the first companion novel.
Graphic: Bullying, Fatphobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Cursing, Domestic abuse, and Abandonment
Minor: Grief
paulasnotsosecretdiary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
casey_sunshine's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail