A review by thatbethguy
From the Start by Katie Duggan

emotional funny 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

4.5

I really enjoyed this. Once I got about 20% through the book, I was truly hooked and found myself itching to read this at any chance I had. The beginning had a few things that felt a little off to me - namely, Nic’s hatred of Josh seemed a little extreme (given the reason) and I didn’t love the scene with women openly discussing how good Josh is in bed while at his birthday party. Once I got into the main storyline, though, I loved it and ate it up. This is very spicy and very sweet. I would recommend it for folks who want a spicy rom com with autistic, queer, and fat representation. Do check trigger warnings, though, as there are some heavier topics that are explored in the book.