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quil's review against another edition
slow-paced
2.5
The story took a long time to get going, and the MC spent most of the book being self absorbed and lying to everyone she cares about. It seemed like she was aware she was making bad choices but she didn’t care enough to change until the very end. I was disappointed that after she realizes how much she cares for Sam, she still goes to the gala with Nico because he was persistent and Sam wasn’t answering her texts or calls. The MC’s friends and family were all much more likeable, and I’d rather read about them.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Ableism, Toxic friendship, Bullying, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Deadnaming, Transphobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
CW: deadnaming. One of the side characters deadnames Elliot Page. It was published after he came out so someone at the publisher should have caught that before going to print even if the scene was written before he came out, and they could have fixed it in the audiobook but they didn’t.hazelsnoot's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Toxic relationship, Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Infidelity
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Alcohol, Cultural appropriation, Homophobia, and Police brutality
betweentheshelves's review
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.5
First of all, if the boy baking extravagant lovely desserts isn't your first choice, why?? Anyway, I have mixed feelings about this book. Fair warning, there are a lot of references to Harry Potter, and while there are vague references to JK Rowling being a TERF, it's never really addressed.
For the most part, I liked Tessa and her friends. The characterization was pretty good, and the rom-com aspect of the story worked well for the setting. There were just some references throughout that didn't really sit well with me, particularly with the HP stuff.
Overall, it was a cute rom-com, though! Perfect for the summer!
For the most part, I liked Tessa and her friends. The characterization was pretty good, and the rom-com aspect of the story worked well for the setting. There were just some references throughout that didn't really sit well with me, particularly with the HP stuff.
Overall, it was a cute rom-com, though! Perfect for the summer!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Racism, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, and Infidelity
invaderlinz's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Racism, and Bullying
rbookish's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
to many harry potter crap
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Racism
a lot of harry potter talk, and they even kind of went into talking about jkrmxrumphius's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, and Racism
onarosebeam's review
emotional
reflective
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Bullying and Racism
meganelise's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.5
This book will possibly make you want to eat all of the baked goods.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Racism
Moderate: Bullying, Infidelity, and Panic attacks/disorders
lklitup's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I sighed and clutched my kindle to my chest when I finished. Happily Ever Afters is THAT type of book in all the best ways!!!
Elise Bryant wrote this YA contemporary romance in such a beautiful balance. The sweet, gooey romantic moments aren’t so off-putting as to be childish or saccharine. The “real life” tough moments aren’t just filler for conflict motivation; they’re handled tactfully while still holding true and realistic for a young adult’s perspective.
I grew to love each character, and I felt as if each were developed fully over their respective arcs. If only all high schoolers were as lucky to have Caroline, or Sam, or Lenore, or Theodore! Also, Elise Bryant, can we have a Lenore spin-off?! If only for more OOTD descriptions!
If you’ve somehow stumbled across this book in your search for your next read, add it to your list!
Elise Bryant wrote this YA contemporary romance in such a beautiful balance. The sweet, gooey romantic moments aren’t so off-putting as to be childish or saccharine. The “real life” tough moments aren’t just filler for conflict motivation; they’re handled tactfully while still holding true and realistic for a young adult’s perspective.
I grew to love each character, and I felt as if each were developed fully over their respective arcs. If only all high schoolers were as lucky to have Caroline, or Sam, or Lenore, or Theodore! Also, Elise Bryant, can we have a Lenore spin-off?! If only for more OOTD descriptions!
If you’ve somehow stumbled across this book in your search for your next read, add it to your list!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Bullying
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