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erinreynoso's review against another edition
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
woodsbookclub's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This isn’t a romantic story, and people who think that was the author’s aim haven’t understood anything they’ve read. There is clearly a social critique of people in positions of privilege who, because they are not affected by the system (i.e. the systemic patriarchal, sexist and racist system), think that others are irrational and hysterical and are just exaggerating and victimising themselves. Josh may not be obviously cruel, but he’s part of the problem, a walking red flag. And I think the ending, although somewhat open, is ominous. Jess, run.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Classism
bookswithmybulldog's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I dont really know how to properly review this/what my voice can add to the conversation surrounding this book. I think I understand what the author was trying to do, and I also understand why many readers are very upset with the book. One big issue is that it is being marketed as romance, but the MC is in a seriously mentally abusive relationship. It is really about a WOC falling for a white man who is constantly barraging her with microaggressions and gaslighting her into thinking shes over-reacting. On the one hand, i think it is important people understand that white men really are this stupid and egotistical. But, I think my issue is that Jess didnt come out on top or dig herself out of this horrific relationship with this man, if anything she defended him right to the end. I just wanted her at some point to really stand up for herself so that was disappointing. Overall I dont think I would reccommend this one as I think it is doing more harm than good, but I dont know that i agree with the outrage either.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Sexual content
bootsmom3's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Racism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
arthur_ant18's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Classism
Moderate: Sexual content
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