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A review by kfmcf
On Rotation by Shirlene Obuobi
funny
inspiring
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
3.5
I liked this book. I read it in one night and enjoyed myself. There were some things overall that bugged me but I had a good time and in no way regret my time spent with it.
The MC was a bit of a chore. I wish she had some more layers because she would have bugged the hell out of me if she were my friend. The ML was a little irksome, too. And oy the communication.
The side characters were interesting but I don't think I agree that I wanted more of them or her family. I think the book was honestly just a bit too chunky and cutting down the romance alone would have been enough. I don't mind drama, I don't mind the ups and downs, but this one was just a bit like "come on already we get it - you can't talk to each other."
Also why did he say he didn't see her "like that" if he definitely did? Just because of his current gf? It was odd.
My final peeve about this book is the footnotes. I kind of get that it's supposed to be like a medical textbook but it was too much and it was distracting. I get that there were terms to teach but there are ways to make it more approachable without them. I also couldn't tell if they were written in the POV of the author or the MC for far too long.
I'm looking forward to more from this author - I think for a first this was a strong start.
The MC was a bit of a chore. I wish she had some more layers because she would have bugged the hell out of me if she were my friend. The ML was a little irksome, too. And oy the communication.
The side characters were interesting but I don't think I agree that I wanted more of them or her family. I think the book was honestly just a bit too chunky and cutting down the romance alone would have been enough. I don't mind drama, I don't mind the ups and downs, but this one was just a bit like "come on already we get it - you can't talk to each other."
Also why did he say he didn't see her "like that" if he definitely did? Just because of his current gf? It was odd.
My final peeve about this book is the footnotes. I kind of get that it's supposed to be like a medical textbook but it was too much and it was distracting. I get that there were terms to teach but there are ways to make it more approachable without them. I also couldn't tell if they were written in the POV of the author or the MC for far too long.
I'm looking forward to more from this author - I think for a first this was a strong start.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Death of parent
Moderate: Infidelity and Sexual content
Minor: Addiction, Body shaming, Misogyny, Racism, and Grief