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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
shahdhazem's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
3.5
This was a very fun and light-hearted book I related so much to Tessa. It has a huge cast of diverse characters starting from POC to people with disabilities. The problem for me was that there was just something missing like I can't really put my hand on it but something was missing for me. Tbh I wanted a cute reunion scene for Sam and tessa at the end after she read the chapters like yeah that way she told us they'll be together but nahh I really wanted to see it🥲 I really wish the book will be adapted to a movie though I can tell it'd be one of my favs as a movie.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Racism
Moderate: Ableism
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
anna_23's review
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism and Racism
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
lettuce_read's review
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Racism, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Toxic relationship
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
ilianasdarkblues's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Deadnaming
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
annettewolf's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
literarybookishness's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Thank you Netgalley, HarperCollins Children's Books and in particularly the author, Elise Bryant for providing me with an eARC in exchange for my honest review!
"I can't even respond to a routine compliment without spiraling into a panic."
When I started reading this book, I realized something: this is the closest representation I've ever gotten. She's biracial, loves writing, but is secretive about it, social interactions can be draining to her... It was so beautiful to see and I began in this book with a warm feeling!
This book is filled with romance tropes I secretly kinda love. It also deals with peer pressure and trying to fit in at a new school. Sam was just too sweet. This donut baking boy DESERVE ALL THE LOVE! Another character that stole my heart was Lenore. I could clearly picture her in my head and I would love to read more about her. Maybe a Lenore or Sam standalone??? *grins*
This book also touches on microaggressions, which was very well written. It's a subtle form of racism that some people may not notice, but definitely happens.
"I felt less scared knowing I was going to a new place, that I would be starting over at Chrysalis, where people wouldn't know the difference and notice or, even worse, comment."
The quote above made me chuckle. This summer I chopped of a big chunk of hair. The reason why I did it during the summer holiday was because for the exact reason as Tessa's.
Tessa's brother is disabled and I can't review the book on the disability rep.
"Our golden brown skin doesn't match Mom's fair tone or Dad's deep brown, but we're the same."
Now on to the critique. I thought it was weird that the main character went after a guy who was taken. Even if they were on and off again, they were definitely on in the book and that's just weird. It was definitely not a ship I could root for.
'Happily Ever Afters' comes out on January 5th 2021!
TW: Anxiety
"I can't even respond to a routine compliment without spiraling into a panic."
When I started reading this book, I realized something: this is the closest representation I've ever gotten. She's biracial, loves writing, but is secretive about it, social interactions can be draining to her... It was so beautiful to see and I began in this book with a warm feeling!
This book is filled with romance tropes I secretly kinda love. It also deals with peer pressure and trying to fit in at a new school. Sam was just too sweet. This donut baking boy DESERVE ALL THE LOVE! Another character that stole my heart was Lenore. I could clearly picture her in my head and I would love to read more about her. Maybe a Lenore or Sam standalone??? *grins*
This book also touches on microaggressions, which was very well written. It's a subtle form of racism that some people may not notice, but definitely happens.
"I felt less scared knowing I was going to a new place, that I would be starting over at Chrysalis, where people wouldn't know the difference and notice or, even worse, comment."
The quote above made me chuckle. This summer I chopped of a big chunk of hair. The reason why I did it during the summer holiday was because for the exact reason as Tessa's.
Tessa's brother is disabled and I can't review the book on the disability rep.
"Our golden brown skin doesn't match Mom's fair tone or Dad's deep brown, but we're the same."
Now on to the critique. I thought it was weird that the main character went after a guy who was taken. Even if they were on and off again, they were definitely on in the book and that's just weird. It was definitely not a ship I could root for.
'Happily Ever Afters' comes out on January 5th 2021!
TW: Anxiety
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
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