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rants_n_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
marieintheraw's review against another edition
5.0
This was my favorite pairing of the series so far.
ell_jay_em7's review against another edition
3.0
The only reason I gave 3 stars instead of 4 is that I didn't find the ending satisfying. For me it was too compressed. That being said, the book was still a great read and I love Alyssa Cole's work.
samgould's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
heyitsife's review against another edition
4.5
Rating: 4.5
I absolutely love this book. I had that moment when you’re reading a book and you’re a few chapters in but then you realize that it’s gonna be a good book. There’s an immediate burst of excitement and a rush of energy to finish the book as quickly as possible. I loved both characters. They felt so real and they were flawed. I feel like sometimes I get trapped in stories where I expect characters to be perfect. But these characters weren’t like that. I loved when Reggie was described because I forgot she was black and it made me so excited. Also in general you don’t read a lot of books where the love interest are a black woman and an Asian man. Not only that but where both of the leads have disabilities. This book was just *chef’s kiss*. I can definitely understand why some people may not like this novella. The love connection was pretty fast paced. But I love that because I rarely get to read books where characters don’t dillydally all fucking day. Gustave’s bluntness and honesty were my favorite characteristics of his. I felt like both characters were authentically themselves. However, I did not give it a true five because the ending was so abrupt. I tried to turn to a new page and I was like is that it?! Didn’t like that but nonetheless a great book and I will for sure read again.
I absolutely love this book. I had that moment when you’re reading a book and you’re a few chapters in but then you realize that it’s gonna be a good book. There’s an immediate burst of excitement and a rush of energy to finish the book as quickly as possible. I loved both characters. They felt so real and they were flawed. I feel like sometimes I get trapped in stories where I expect characters to be perfect. But these characters weren’t like that. I loved when Reggie was described because I forgot she was black and it made me so excited. Also in general you don’t read a lot of books where the love interest are a black woman and an Asian man. Not only that but where both of the leads have disabilities. This book was just *chef’s kiss*. I can definitely understand why some people may not like this novella. The love connection was pretty fast paced. But I love that because I rarely get to read books where characters don’t dillydally all fucking day. Gustave’s bluntness and honesty were my favorite characteristics of his. I felt like both characters were authentically themselves. However, I did not give it a true five because the ending was so abrupt. I tried to turn to a new page and I was like is that it?! Didn’t like that but nonetheless a great book and I will for sure read again.
mylastromancenovel's review
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
My Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️.5
Reading Order: Interconnected standalones. You should probably read book 2 first, but you could read this one first. It just spoils some things in the second book.
General Thoughts: I don't read a ton of novellas, but this is a novella at it's best. It felt full and rich and added to the story. I had been wanting to read Reggie's story, and so I'm so glad we got it. I loved all the diversity and representation in this one--disability, neurodivergency, multiple cultures, and more.
This was a cute, fun, fast-paced read. I loved this one. Both the characters were exceptionally well crafted. I loved seeing how their brains worked. It also doesn't ruin other characters in prior books, which is also a plus for me. Loved it!
Spice Meter: ❤️🔥❤️🔥 It was there.
Romantic Tropes
-dual romance
-contemporary romance
-novella
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Reading Order: Interconnected standalones. You should probably read book 2 first, but you could read this one first. It just spoils some things in the second book.
General Thoughts: I don't read a ton of novellas, but this is a novella at it's best. It felt full and rich and added to the story. I had been wanting to read Reggie's story, and so I'm so glad we got it. I loved all the diversity and representation in this one--disability, neurodivergency, multiple cultures, and more.
This was a cute, fun, fast-paced read. I loved this one. Both the characters were exceptionally well crafted. I loved seeing how their brains worked. It also doesn't ruin other characters in prior books, which is also a plus for me. Loved it!
Spice Meter: ❤️🔥❤️🔥 It was there.
Romantic Tropes
-dual romance
-contemporary romance
-novella
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thebrainlair's review
Loved this. 2 main characters who are nerds. One with a physical disability and one with a mental disability. Reading this deepened my belief that "disability" is such a stupid word. One more way people are "othered". I loved how Alyssa Cole worked through this concept in this, way too short, novella. It stands out in the Reluctant Royals series as being more realistic. Would have liked to see more of Reggie's and her twin Portia's (star of [b: A Duke by Default|35564582|A Duke by Default (Reluctant Royals, #2)|Alyssa Cole|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1516640638l/35564582._SY75_.jpg|56993493] ) relationship with their parents because that was an interesting dynamic. I stan Alyssa Cole. I do.
thebrainlair's review against another edition
Loved this. 2 main characters who are nerds. One with a physical disability and one with a mental disability. Reading this deepened my belief that "disability" is such a stupid word. One more way people are "othered". I loved how Alyssa Cole worked through this concept in this, way too short, novella. It stands out in the Reluctant Royals series as being more realistic. Would have liked to see more of Reggie's and her twin Portia's (sta
herskullinabook's review against another edition
4.0
I overall enjoyed the story of Reggie and Gus. I loved how both were POC and of different backgrounds both ethically and financially. As someone who is in a interracial relationship it is important for me to see that represent in stories. I loved the relationship that these two formed throughout the story. Because this is a novella the relationship as well as the story was very fast pace. For me I wish the story was longer as well as I would’ve liked to see how the project turned out seeing as it was apart of the plot. All in all if you looking for a cute romance I would definitely recommend this book.