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By Your Side by Margherita Scialla

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A very quick, cute and wholesome read - I read it in about an hour - this short story accurately (if briefly) describes a few of the types of relationships people can for all kinds of reasons. Platonic to aro to queer non-romantic. And more I’m not able to name or describe accurately. I very much long for another short story or more information on how their relationship would function and/or how they end up. It’s very intriguing and cute. Also one of the first story’s ever to perfectly explain “yearning” and “home” as a concept pertaining to a person, in a way I relate to.

ann_is_reading1's review against another edition

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emotional fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

loonieslibrary's review against another edition

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emotional informative lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

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2.75

It was cute, but too short and fast paced and I felt like everything was the typical “tell not show” mistake. I know the author didn’t wanna teach a lesson or something but it felt like didactic quotes most of the times, rather then feelings. I appreciated Emma’s discovery of not pressuring herself but it was only 2 pages… and the relationship the two started felt like a “continuity” of friendship with more intense feelings. Which, okay, I know some people have that but I didn’t see much of a development or shades in those feelings

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5.0

This is a beautiful little story unlike anything I’ve ever read before. To see a queerplatonic relationship grow between best friends…. My heart is so warm.

lavenderbtcpodcast's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Amazing ace & pcos rep in a romance of sorts. I felt connected to this story as a queer person with pcos. Quick read that may be a great resource for people on the sexuality and anatomy side.

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3.75

A short but sweet story. It was really nice to see my relationship with my partner (I’m aroace and they’re not) reflected in writing. However, the majority of the story focuses on Emma’s past relationships, and I would’ve preferred more focus on the conversation and exploration with Noah without as much set up.