puddleshoes's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Transphobia
ufell4avey's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
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
3.5
i have mixed feelings about this book. i was so excited to read it and honestly i still am thankful i did. it was a great story about trans love and really finding the meaning of true love and understanding that love isn’t some perfect story. i loved devin, i was very upset at first bc i truly had faith in drew and noah’s relationship but i’m glad the story ended the way it did. the characters personality all seems so much more thrilled and lighthearted they don’t seem stressful? if that makes sense the ending made me so happy and i’m glad the meetcutediary blog finally got commotions and got to express real trans love stories. lowkey wish the whole story would have just been about devin and noah
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Transphobia, and Vomit
Minor: Suicide and Suicide attempt
hobbithopeful's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I am so disappointed in this book! I really loved Emery Lee's other book, and was so excited to read Meet Cute Diary. I really couldn't get over the main character. He was so entitled, privileged, and spoiled. In terms of character growth, there is none. He was a huge hypocrite as well. The same issues he had with his brothers girlfriend he just overlooked in his own relationship. I also didn't like how he ended up going from one relationship to another. I would have liked it more if he realized he needs to grow up and mature, and take time for himself. It felt like Lee was going to have a plot point with Drew being behind the push for the Diary to be more relationshipy, but that kinda just got dropped. There's a lot more I didn't like, but I don't want to spend any more time thinking about this book.
I would NOT recommend this book. I would never guess in a million years that this is the same author who wrote Cafe Con Lychee, a book I loved.
I would NOT recommend this book. I would never guess in a million years that this is the same author who wrote Cafe Con Lychee, a book I loved.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic friendship
hue's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
1.0
A 'oh no, I was accused of lying about something I've been lying about' drama starring an entitled, selfish, self-centered main character with the personality of a bagel who doesn't care about real-life responsibilities. I know it sucks to get a job and pay for your own stuff as a teenager but if you spend 400 dollars a week you should probably get off your ass and do something.
The whole fake-dating scenario was cringe at best. They had no chemistry and honestly, I've seen this trope of 'I used you for clout' so many times before and it's never good. What more can I say? Noah was a terrible person who only cared about himself. Sorry pal, you're not the center of the universe. Why did he hate his brother's girlfriend again? Why was he such a dick to Becca? I thought he'd at least atone at the end of the book but nah.
A wasted seven hours. I don't think I'll pick up another book from the same author again.
The whole fake-dating scenario was cringe at best. They had no chemistry and honestly, I've seen this trope of 'I used you for clout' so many times before and it's never good. What more can I say? Noah was a terrible person who only cared about himself. Sorry pal, you're not the center of the universe. Why did he hate his brother's girlfriend again? Why was he such a dick to Becca? I thought he'd at least atone at the end of the book but nah.
A wasted seven hours. I don't think I'll pick up another book from the same author again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Racism
redwhite_and_royalreads's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Bullying
nykolereads's review against another edition
emotional
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
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Homophobia
bittersweetcritiques's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide attempt, Transphobia, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
headachesince03's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, Dysphoria, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Vomit, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, and Mental illness
ti_cups's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Its very easy to read, I hasn't been able to read a good this fast in years heh. Even with the reviews that said Noah was unlikeable, honesty I think its worth it to stick with with, at least for me.
Spoliers:
I think this book was really at portraying a toxic relationship, where I felt Drew was giving off red flags since the moment, he came into the picture, Noah was adamant that Drew was great, as he tries to convince himself of this statement. Drew slowly starts appearing a lot worse for himself. and that last moment where Noah finally leaves him is wonderful.
Devin is great, E is a great character :) I loved watching E and Noah's relationship built.
Becca and Brain where also lovely character I really enjoyed them
Spoliers:
I think this book was really at portraying a toxic relationship, where I felt Drew was giving off red flags since the moment, he came into the picture, Noah was adamant that Drew was great, as he tries to convince himself of this statement. Drew slowly starts appearing a lot worse for himself. and that last moment where Noah finally leaves him is wonderful.
Devin is great, E is a great character :) I loved watching E and Noah's relationship built.
Becca and Brain where also lovely character I really enjoyed them
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Racism, Vomit, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
cor_luz's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia and Toxic relationship
Minor: Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, and Vomit