The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
libraryghost'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? Yes
4.0
Minor: Death of parent and Death
britgirlreading'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? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Violence, Sexism, and Religious bigotry
angelfireeast24'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? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Sexism
Minor: Racism
instalovewithbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Overall, it was a good story and cute. I loved the rep and the family dynamics especially Jia.
Moderate: Death of parent and Death
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
mghrt06's review against another edition
2.0
Minor: Death of parent
bookcasey's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Colonisation, Alcohol, Chronic illness, Classism, Fatphobia, Islamophobia, Racism, Religious bigotry, Body shaming, and Pregnancy
caseythereader'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
4.5
 - FIRST COMES LIKE is a wonderfully soft and gentle romance novel. The two leads are so kind to each other, even when trying to figure out the strange, false circumstances of their meeting.
- Dev and Jia are such a great pair, supporting each other through complicated family dynamics without a second thought.
- The real best part of this book, though, is that there is NO THIRD ACT BREAKUP. Just a miscommunication that is quickly solved when they talk to each other about it! The best.Â
Graphic: Abandonment, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
Moderate: Pregnancy and Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol and Drug use
paolina's review
- 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
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
zombiezami's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Grief, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Cursing
Minor: Addiction, Drug use, Drug abuse, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Infidelity, Islamophobia, Chronic illness, and Car accident
foldingthepage_kayleigh's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Moderate: Death of parent