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my_aa222's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
maxines_obsessions's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
5.0
This is such a cute, cozy romance. I loved it.
beans_reads111'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
icfoster's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
canascorner's review
emotional
inspiring
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Sexual content, Abandonment, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Car accident, and Medical trauma
Minor: Biphobia, Bullying, and Cursing
chaos7's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sabrina7's review
funny
inspiring
slow-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
3.75
i really liked these characters and their dynamic with one another. there were quite a few instances of poor communication in the beginning that were quite frustrating to witness but thankfully our two main characters got their act together and started having the hard conversations they needed to. while i appreciated that things weren’t too dramatic or high-stakes, this book did get a bit slow at some parts. overall, i was happy for the opportunity to read from perspectives so different from my own and look forward to reading other books by this author :)
cleansetolovers's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
CW: brief discussions of biphobia and lesbophobia, parent struggling with alcoholism, chronic pain, paren-tification, suicidal ideation, and sexually explicit scenes.
happy pride everybody! After seeing reviews/recs from @theselfishsapphic and @preadsalot about Outdrawn, I finally got my hands on it and wow, I think I’ve found my book of the year. This is officially my benchmark for any rivals to lovers books I’ll read in the future.
Outdrawn is a book about Sage and Noah, two comic artists that have been in competition with each other since college, who have connected together in person again at the same comics job. Both women are working as co-lead artists on a title relaunch, and both Noah and Sage are doing there best to one up each other. Overtime, their rivalry begins to soften as they try to support each other, especially when a Web comic competition that both have entered has them both pushing themselves harder than either expected.
I love how the rivals part this story felt like a real rivalry, not just a snarky quip fest. You really feel the pressure and anxiety both MCs put on themselves, and how it manifest in different ways. Between complicated family dynamics and chronic pain, you really understand the why for both Noah and Sage. While their relationship is a slow burn, when it finally commences, all bets are off. It is honestly so warm, fulfilling, and sexy, you can tell these to really have a true bone deep connection. I mean the hand massage scene may be one of my top five favorite moments of intimacy I’ve read in a long time. I love these two so much.
I love the side characters so much too, especially editor Tyson as the grumpy dad trying to get his team in order. Selene, Harry, Melissa and Amaya are also just so much fun. Even Noah and Sage’s families, who don’t come off as joyously as some of the other side characters, really add beautiful texture, and dimension to both the story and your understanding of what is going on and Noah and Sage’s life. All in all, fabulous work.
happy pride everybody! After seeing reviews/recs from @theselfishsapphic and @preadsalot about Outdrawn, I finally got my hands on it and wow, I think I’ve found my book of the year. This is officially my benchmark for any rivals to lovers books I’ll read in the future.
Outdrawn is a book about Sage and Noah, two comic artists that have been in competition with each other since college, who have connected together in person again at the same comics job. Both women are working as co-lead artists on a title relaunch, and both Noah and Sage are doing there best to one up each other. Overtime, their rivalry begins to soften as they try to support each other, especially when a Web comic competition that both have entered has them both pushing themselves harder than either expected.
I love how the rivals part this story felt like a real rivalry, not just a snarky quip fest. You really feel the pressure and anxiety both MCs put on themselves, and how it manifest in different ways. Between complicated family dynamics and chronic pain, you really understand the why for both Noah and Sage. While their relationship is a slow burn, when it finally commences, all bets are off. It is honestly so warm, fulfilling, and sexy, you can tell these to really have a true bone deep connection. I mean the hand massage scene may be one of my top five favorite moments of intimacy I’ve read in a long time. I love these two so much.
I love the side characters so much too, especially editor Tyson as the grumpy dad trying to get his team in order. Selene, Harry, Melissa and Amaya are also just so much fun. Even Noah and Sage’s families, who don’t come off as joyously as some of the other side characters, really add beautiful texture, and dimension to both the story and your understanding of what is going on and Noah and Sage’s life. All in all, fabulous work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness
Moderate: Biphobia and Lesbophobia
pages_with_panda's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
wanderingbookish's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.5