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tanyau08's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.75
Libby audio
Enjoyable didn’t hate it got a little frustrated with the miscommunication but that’s how the books work
Enjoyable didn’t hate it got a little frustrated with the miscommunication but that’s how the books work
the_escape_artist_'s review against another edition
4.0
Loved it. It is super delightful. Some things I really enjoyed about it is both the plus size and disability representation. The characters are lovable and relatable, it is sufficiently steamy, and the ending is perfect. It was was exactly what I was looking for to help get through a stressful time and a grey winter. The only reason it wasn’t a 5 is because the fanfic stuff seemed a bit clunky in this one, but on some level that makes sense since Alex writes for very different reasons than Marcus. I really missed the “terrible bad movie” scenes and summaries that were in Spoiler Alert.
holyhead_harpie's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
caryambler's review against another edition
funny
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? No
4.0
rachel_darling's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-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
angelatejo's review against another edition
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
turnthepages_nl's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was okay. I loved the ADHD rep. The characters were nice. But I really dislike all the guilt. I understand. But I don't like it.
Also very slow burn. And I felt like Lauren was different from how I remember her in Spoiler Alert. But that just could be my memory.
Spoiler alert made me really curious about Alex and Lauren and I guess it felt a bit flat for me. Because it takes place over so many months. It skips over a lot of banter and getting to know each other time. And that is my favourite time. It was a little too slow for me I guess. Slow-burn is not my favourite.
I love friends to lovers but it didn't really work for me in this one. Maybe also because of the miscommunication/third act break-up.
The translation was nice tho! It read really smooth. (But hated the amount of cursing!!)
Also very slow burn. And I felt like Lauren was different from how I remember her in Spoiler Alert. But that just could be my memory.
Spoiler alert made me really curious about Alex and Lauren and I guess it felt a bit flat for me. Because it takes place over so many months. It skips over a lot of banter and getting to know each other time. And that is my favourite time. It was a little too slow for me I guess. Slow-burn is not my favourite.
I love friends to lovers but it didn't really work for me in this one. Maybe also because of the miscommunication/third act break-up.
The translation was nice tho! It read really smooth. (But hated the amount of cursing!!)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Cursing, and Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug use, and Bullying
Minor: Vomit
frantic_vampire's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
This was such a lovely read. I love both Lauren and Alex to the moon and back. They met each other on some of their worst days and helped build each other back up through banter and flirting and simply getting to know who the other was. I really appreciated that we had the representation of Lauren being burnt out from a job that she loved and the dread of trying to figure out what’s next. I also really appreciated the ADHD rep we got in Alex. It was just so nice to see them dealing with their issues together and finding solutions that worked for them. I think this is one of those books that will stick with me for a while. It’s getting a solid five stars and it might be my favorite of the series so far.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Bullying
Moderate: Misogyny and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Domestic abuse and Vomit
noemivee's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars!! One of my favorite romance novels. It was such a fun read!