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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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Mental illness
Moderate: Abortion, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Bullying
Minor: Antisemitism
kbc017's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
This book was charming and adorable. I love the way Rachel writes and develops her characters. Chandler and Finn had great chemistry and were genuinely enjoyable reading about. I loved the way it was kinda of a flipped script in the man being less experienced and getting tips from the women as I feel like most books play up the innocent female and experienced man.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Abortion, Emotional abuse, and Abandonment
callidoralblack's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Cursing
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Abortion
chanellohwell's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Protect Finn Walsh at all costs. I loved these characters and really felt their chemistry. Steamy, perfect banter, healthy relationship, sex-positive dialogue, mental health rep.
Loved this one so much!
Loved this one so much!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Abortion and Emotional abuse
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Bullying, and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Abortion
Minor: Pregnancy and Antisemitism
mklein319's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Abortion
rebecca_arielle's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Abandonment, and Abortion
bookcheshirecat's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
"I'm so glad you took the risk." "That's the thing. With you, it doesn't feel like one. It just feels like home."
➽ Business or Pleasure is probably my favorite Adult Romance by Rachel Lynn Solomon! I listened to it on audiobook and it was so much fun! The story follows Chandler Cohen, a ghostwriter who's not entirely happy with her career and Finn Walsh, the actor in a cult werewolf show who never got his big break. Both of them end up having instant chemistry ... but a disastrous one-night stand. The problem is that Chandler was unknowingly approached to write his memoir, which led to a very awkward meeting. In the end, both of them decide to work together. Chandler needs this job and Finn knows she's the only one who can do his memoir justice!
➽ I really liked Chandler and her complicated feelings toward her career! She studied journalism and tried to get a stable job doing what she loves. In the end, she ends up becoming a ghostwriter after being let go and not finding many opportunities in journalism. The gigs pay the bills, but the clients are sometimes difficult and Chandler is devastated when her latest client doesn't even recognize her at the signing. The uncertainty around her future and job field felt very relatable to me, probably because I'm currently job hunting and it's tough. Chandler feels like she's miles behind her peers and not fulfilled with her work any longer. She dreamed of becoming a real author, but it seems so far-fetched in her current situation. I liked her close bond with her cousin and roommate Naomi! I also appreciated seeing an adult who had much older parents and worries about their health. The story also touches upon Chandler's generalized anxiety, it was nice to see a character who only made it to therapy in their adulthood, instead of in their teens.
➽ Finn and the romance swept me up as well! Finn used to be on a popular TV show (think Teen Wolf) a decade ago, but unlike some of his co-stars, he never made it big. He's done some projects over the years but mostly gets his money from conventions. I liked that he was a celebrity who wasn't super famous and loved interacting with his fans. He also wants to use his memoir to talk about mental health, as Finn deals with OCD and wants to raise awareness about that! Chandler and him immediately have a connection and I loved their banter! Sadly, the sex leaves a lot to be desired ... but Chandler offers to teach Finn how to become better in bed. I liked that he was eager to learn and genuinely shocked (and embarrassed) that his past partners weren't really satisfied. It's nice to see a guy take the time to learn how to please their partner in bed and be receptive to critism. Of course their dynamic isn't fully ethical, as they are also working on his memoir together, but that's part of the conflict!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse, Ableism, Abortion, and Sexism
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Bullying
Minor: Emotional abuse and Abortion
coral_reef's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Abortion
Minor: Emotional abuse