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kmowww's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
natprince's review against another edition
4.0
Really good! I liked it a lot. I didn’t like how Julia cheated with Jane, that didn’t seem right to me. I was hoping Julia and Sam could work it out, the beginning of their relationship was so sweet. I thought the book was funny and charming.
I think that Sam dumping Virginie was out of character. I don’t think someone like Sam would do that for Julia. Also the “el jefe” scene was hard to take seriously. How was that supposed to be for Julia’s benefit in any way? And the fixation on kinks and fisting, I’m realizing, was a bit much in retrospect. I agree with someone else’s review that fist should’ve been on the cover instead of an eye. LOL. Overall I enjoyed the book. The end with Carys seemed a bit rushed, but I liked it. I thought it was unnecessary for them to run into Sam.
I think that Sam dumping Virginie was out of character. I don’t think someone like Sam would do that for Julia. Also the “el jefe” scene was hard to take seriously. How was that supposed to be for Julia’s benefit in any way? And the fixation on kinks and fisting, I’m realizing, was a bit much in retrospect. I agree with someone else’s review that fist should’ve been on the cover instead of an eye. LOL. Overall I enjoyed the book. The end with Carys seemed a bit rushed, but I liked it. I thought it was unnecessary for them to run into Sam.
helloooooree's review against another edition
emotional
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
mayaeffaich's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
Not my usual style of book, but was funny at times and an easy read.
salty_potato's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book everywhere and laughed out loud in:
-the last carriage of the tube (no escape for everyone else, sorry)
-at the lunch table with colleagues (no food-spray, this time)
-my flat's living room (drew the flatmates out of their room-hovels - 5 stars)
This book is so warm it's like a hug of words. Please buy it and read it and hug it right back.
The main character Julia is supremely charming and it's a delight going along for the ride with her through her London relationships (friendly, romantic, familial). Also, Kate Davies is a master of the comic afterthought/observation. Is that a thing? She makes it a thing.
PS Bonus points to this edition for the clever front and back cover art. I see what you've done there, team, and I LIKE IT. *raises glass*
-the last carriage of the tube (no escape for everyone else, sorry)
-at the lunch table with colleagues (no food-spray, this time)
-my flat's living room (drew the flatmates out of their room-hovels - 5 stars)
This book is so warm it's like a hug of words. Please buy it and read it and hug it right back.
The main character Julia is supremely charming and it's a delight going along for the ride with her through her London relationships (friendly, romantic, familial). Also, Kate Davies is a master of the comic afterthought/observation. Is that a thing? She makes it a thing.
PS Bonus points to this edition for the clever front and back cover art. I see what you've done there, team, and I LIKE IT. *raises glass*
stephanieohdee's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lholland388's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
lucymt92's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
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
3.0
There were elements of this that I loved, particularly the beginning part but it should definitely come with trigger warnings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Drug abuse, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
julianananana's review against another edition
4.0
I was promised gay romcom in book form, and the MC definitely has romcom energy and a quirky, down-on-their-luck, figuring-it-out way of speaking, but it was ALSO ABOUT AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP? So it wasn't fun and light actually, there are parts of the novel that get dark even though they're layered under the lighthearted way a romcom character speaks.
One thing I wish the book had handled more delicately was it's message about polyamory and kink. Because the abusive partner in the story is poly and into the SM scene, her actions seemed to be conflated with the scene. As if, because abusive and coercive partner is into poly/SM, poly/SM is depicted as inherently abusive and coercive. And that left a bad taste in my mouth.
But overall, the book ends up being fun, incredibly sexy, and made me think a lot about the SM and sex party scene. And being queer.
One thing I wish the book had handled more delicately was it's message about polyamory and kink. Because the abusive partner in the story is poly and into the SM scene, her actions seemed to be conflated with the scene. As if, because abusive and coercive partner is into poly/SM, poly/SM is depicted as inherently abusive and coercive. And that left a bad taste in my mouth.
But overall, the book ends up being fun, incredibly sexy, and made me think a lot about the SM and sex party scene. And being queer.