Reviews

Not Here to Be Liked by Michelle Quach

anysa's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I listened to the audiobook, and that's honestly the only reason why I finished it so quickly (my focus is literally on nowhere to be found....)

Anyways, this book is marketed as academic rivals to lovers, and if you're looking for a cute romance that will make you squeel, this book isn't it. 

The themes of friendship and family and feminism are quite interesting, especially since it's portrait in a high school setting.
The romance honestly felt more like a side plot, which I didn't mind after a while. 

But I would recommend this book if you're more in the mood to think than giggle with a romance book. 

mb13_books's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I loves this book!!! It was an amazing read and I hope to own this book to support the author. I loved how through a YA character from immigrant family was used to delve into the concept of feminism and the story about immigrants. I juts loved this book!!! 

katielouiseeeee's review

funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

sadie_g's review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted 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? Yes

3.5

As someone who worries about being unlikeable, I totally relate to Eliza. She seemed like a very real and believable character to me. 

The romance subplot was fully giving academic rivals-to-lovers as I hoped, but it was still enjoyable and Len and Eliza were very sweet together!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, and Sexism

Moderate: Alcohol and Sexual harassment

Minor: Racism

lemliejoie's review against another edition

4.0

I love this book and I somewhat resonates with the female lead personality because I am kind of like her. But what shocked me is that I thought it is just a cute teenage romance but for some reason it also has a deeper meaning into it.

sarahhreads's review against another edition

5.0

SO GOOD OMG

LITERALLY MOXIE BUT ACTUALLY GOOD

leahjanespeare's review against another edition

I would have voted for Len too. Call me anti feminist.

nelly1507's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying

moon_2324's review against another edition

Too much feminism. May have liked this book in a different mood but i wasnt here for the feminism, i was here for the acamedic rivals to lovers part. Also, i dont get the fmc. It didnt necessarily have to do with sexism that she wasn't chosen for that post. It seemed kinda excessive tbh. I got some major second hand embarassment at some points.

lizzie_362's review against another edition

funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• 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