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Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon

36 reviews

kickitupanotch7's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted reflective tense 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Mental illness

Moderate: Abortion, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Bullying

Minor: Antisemitism

sh3s_a_rebel's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying

megwilli's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Abortion

callidoralblack's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content and Cursing

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Abortion

witcheep's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.0

I started this book expecting a lighthearted and fun story to enjoy, and the book delivered that amazingly. Moreover, it touched some more meaningful themes in a beautiful way as well: identity searching, mental illness, aging loved ones... The main focus is in the lighthearted relationship building, but the deeper moments make me like the book even more.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Mental illness and Bullying

Minor: Pregnancy and Abortion

mel_bee_421's review against another edition

hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

0.5

I must not be the target audience, because I did not enjoy this book at all. The characters were not developed at the beginning and only got more complicated and muddied, and not in an interesting, plot-advancing way, throughout. After reading this I understand them the same as when I began. Immature isn't the right description. Juvenile, maybe? They were both unwilling to advocate for themselves - up until the last page. It was a boring read. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abortion

Minor: Bullying

So much was crammed in with none of it driving plot or character development. Lesbian moms, Jewish religion, vegan, OCD, panic attack, abortion, celebrity. It was all too much and not enough. Like it was trying to fill a quota.

amy_in_the_city's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was a fun, cute read. I loved Finn so much! Seriously, he's an actor famous for being on a paranormal teen drama TV show, speaks Elvish, is a total sweetheart, and is great at communicating and learning how to be better. I'm not sure if there has ever been an MMC more tailor made for me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Bullying, and Sexual content

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Abortion

Minor: Pregnancy and Antisemitism

corrieroe's review

emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Abortion, Ableism, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Alcohol, Gaslighting, and Bullying

readwithde's review

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Just one more reason why Rachel Lynn Solomon is an auto-buy author for me!

I loved the chemistry between the MCs, and the fact that it didn't automatically translate to the bedroom. The focus on communication in relationships was so great and realistic. 

As a geek-girl, I loved the portrayal of Cons and fandoms; there was a nice peek into Hollywood and stardom without losing the primary storyline. Also, any book with mental health representation is a win for me.

All in all, it's exactly what you expect from a contemporary rom-com PLUS real talk about jobs and careers and sex and relationships and mental health and millennial melancholy.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Abortion, Bullying, and Mental illness

Minor: Toxic friendship and Antisemitism

thenextbookdilemma's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness and Bullying

Minor: Emotional abuse and Abortion