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larvaeya's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Also the whole thing about Emma coming out to her parents.. I think her parents reacted really well, her being bisexual is just a small part of who she is and IT SHOULDNT MATTER THAT MUCH!!! Also, saying that being gay is more "fun"... ugh
The characters felt very hollow. Emma's only personality traits seem to be that she's bisexual and "believes in love". While Sophia's a lesbian and doesn't "believe in love".
This book is obviously written for a younger audience and I just wish there weren't so many problematic things being said and done. It's not cute, it's normalizing putting up with someone literally bullying you because they like you???
I honestly don't know how I managed to finish this book, it just really wasn't for me. The cover design is pretty tho.
Also, all the characters are really desperately in need for some therapy...
Graphic: Mental illness, Abandonment, Bullying, Biphobia, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, and Emotional abuse
maiahhtratchh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Graphic: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Biphobia
piastri's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
the idea of representation and it’s importance hits so close to home. it’s the feeling that i just want to see myself celebrated and loved in the way that traditional cishet relationships are.
a good read if you want something light and gay with a happy ending
Moderate: Biphobia
Minor: Misogyny
matheo's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Outing, Toxic friendship, Sexism, and Misogyny
Moderate: Biphobia, Toxic relationship, and Homophobia
Minor: Abandonment and Infidelity
fanboyriot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I’m not sure how I felt with the drama, the lack of communication just kinda bothered me. The friendships were okay at the beginning but then several characters just annoyed me. In the end everything worked out how I hoped so overall this book was a good lighthearted read.
♡ Rivals
♡ Sapphic
♡ Happy Ending
♡ Hate to Lovers
♡ Switching POV
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Biphobia, and Homophobia
Moderate: Outing, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Chronic illness, Toxic relationship, and Panic attacks/disorders
luananki's review
- 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
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Biphobia, Misogyny, and Homophobia
Moderate: Outing, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
librariangeorgia's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Ok, so this is a cute story! But I do have some problems with it.
I do feel like Sophia and Emma's relationship wasn't well fleshed out. They literally went from hating each other to loving each other without any proper character development. Also, there was no back story as to why they hated each other at the start of the book.
The ending was a bit rushed as well. Within what seems like a week, Sophia and Emma's relationship had quite the rollercoaster and ended with them saying 'i love you' to each other which seems a bit too soon. But maybe that's because teen relationships would be like that?
This is probably more suited to young teens with the writing style and the teen elements in the story.
Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Homophobia, Outing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic friendship
hellowildflower's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Toxic friendship and Biphobia
jstarshine16's review
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Cursing
Minor: Toxic relationship
bookcrushin's review
- 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
Graphic: Biphobia and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Homophobia, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Bullying and Panic attacks/disorders