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provicarious's review against another edition
5.0
automatically rating it a 5/5 because the main character is black and autistic, i don't care LOL. this might be the first ever form of media that i've consumed where the main character was black and neurodivergent – especially with autism – and they weren't painted in a light that made them fit into extreme stereotypes. i like how the author let eve's thoughts, words, mannerisms, and actions, help to show autistic traits instead of just shoving things in the book to blatantly say that she's autistic. and i also like how she eventually realizes that a lot of her family could be too (which honestly, that's the reality for a lot of black families). i seen so much of herself in me; the constant fear of disappointment and never being enough for others, being used for certain things and then disposed at the drop of a hat, having to hide or repress certain things about you, the loud physical expression of your clothes and not caring about how others perceive you because of it, constantly blurting out honest things and immediately regretting it afterwards... so much. i want to give her big hug and kiss on forehead.
one of the things i also liked, is the part where she talks about how she doesn't have the looks to be a singer. and i'm glad that jacob didn't intervene and dismiss her or tell her that those things don't matter. i don't really enjoy consuming black trauma and such, but i do enjoy when people still include the reality of black lives and things we have to navigate. it is frustrating being perceived as an attractive black woman to some people, but systemically.... it's a whole other issue. you can be confident as fuck but there will be people at the top trying to tear you down, merely because of a skin tone. it's sad that it's the reality for eve, but i'm glad she openly talked about it instead of trying not to bring it up for the sake of a white man's comfortability.
i enjoyed the plot of this, although... hm. i don't know if i would ship eve and jacob. yes, they're cute, but there's not much that tells me that they're romantically compatible. yeah they both have autism, they're both funny, and both uplift and support each other in ways that most people in their lives don't. but i don't think that necessarily means they should date. tbh, i wouldn't have been mad if this book was just about someone getting a best friend instead. i also was hoping that there would be a book where there wasn't much of an argument involved – or at least not one that involved someone running away and then someone chasing after them. but... i suppose that's how forms of literature (and trauma responses) work. in all honesty, i don't think eve should've went after him. i'm not saying that she should've given up easily or anything, but i also don't think she should've thrusted the situation upon herself to win him back. but alas, i understand this is just a book and there has to be some type of romantic and cute and fantasy-like action involved. also, autistic people can tend to be pretty impulsive, so i think it was pretty on par for both her and jacob to try to do something immediately the next day for each other.
i also resonated with jacob and him feeling like he's too intense, or too much for some people, as well as eve feeling the same way. it sucks that with autism, we are taught to tone ourselves down and to be more palatable for society, instead of society simply changing it's dumbass rules and making it more inclusive for us. and it's also hilarious because i don't even think autistic people are that intense, it's just allistic people try to hide every emotion they have that's not deemed as "good". anyway, they're cute, sex scenes was good, and i thoroughly enjoyed this book. i think my favorite part was definitely the pond scene though. it was beautiful to try to imagine them together in moonlight.
one of the things i also liked, is the part where she talks about how she doesn't have the looks to be a singer. and i'm glad that jacob didn't intervene and dismiss her or tell her that those things don't matter. i don't really enjoy consuming black trauma and such, but i do enjoy when people still include the reality of black lives and things we have to navigate. it is frustrating being perceived as an attractive black woman to some people, but systemically.... it's a whole other issue. you can be confident as fuck but there will be people at the top trying to tear you down, merely because of a skin tone. it's sad that it's the reality for eve, but i'm glad she openly talked about it instead of trying not to bring it up for the sake of a white man's comfortability.
i enjoyed the plot of this, although... hm. i don't know if i would ship eve and jacob. yes, they're cute, but there's not much that tells me that they're romantically compatible. yeah they both have autism, they're both funny, and both uplift and support each other in ways that most people in their lives don't. but i don't think that necessarily means they should date. tbh, i wouldn't have been mad if this book was just about someone getting a best friend instead. i also was hoping that there would be a book where there wasn't much of an argument involved – or at least not one that involved someone running away and then someone chasing after them. but... i suppose that's how forms of literature (and trauma responses) work. in all honesty, i don't think eve should've went after him. i'm not saying that she should've given up easily or anything, but i also don't think she should've thrusted the situation upon herself to win him back. but alas, i understand this is just a book and there has to be some type of romantic and cute and fantasy-like action involved. also, autistic people can tend to be pretty impulsive, so i think it was pretty on par for both her and jacob to try to do something immediately the next day for each other.
i also resonated with jacob and him feeling like he's too intense, or too much for some people, as well as eve feeling the same way. it sucks that with autism, we are taught to tone ourselves down and to be more palatable for society, instead of society simply changing it's dumbass rules and making it more inclusive for us. and it's also hilarious because i don't even think autistic people are that intense, it's just allistic people try to hide every emotion they have that's not deemed as "good". anyway, they're cute, sex scenes was good, and i thoroughly enjoyed this book. i think my favorite part was definitely the pond scene though. it was beautiful to try to imagine them together in moonlight.
ohokaylil's review against another edition
4.0
the representation in this book is just phenomenal on all fronts. Eve and Chloe might just tie for my favorite brown sisters. Eve is funny as all get out. also, THE STEAMINESS IN THIS BOOK MY GOODNESS. i’m very saddened to say goodbye to the Brown sisters. what a lovely family.
goatieboi's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Reading about two autistic people falling in love made my own little autistic heart so happy. It made me feel so seen. I related so much to Eve and Jacob and found their dynamic so fun. I loved the setting and how cozy it was and just honestly I could gush for a while about how I laughed and choked up at some parts.
The ending felt SLIGHTLY drawn out, but it still felt worth it. Everything felt earned and so satisfying.
I love this book and I am for sure going to add the rest of the Brown sisters stories into my tbr.
The ending felt SLIGHTLY drawn out, but it still felt worth it. Everything felt earned and so satisfying.
I love this book and I am for sure going to add the rest of the Brown sisters stories into my tbr.
frenchfrybri's review against another edition
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
3.5
LOVE a character driven story, do not like the romance novel format
ceslestialxsara's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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? No
4.75
bremanley's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
kjlfv's review against another edition
3.0
do all talia hibbert characters fall in love with in 2 weeks of knowing each other?
mcoliffee'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
stuffshayreads's review against another edition
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.0
Another book with great representation (ASD, POC, plus size FMC) and beautiful self discovery.
This is the story of the immature, people pleasing, sunshine little sister sent on a mission to grow up and become independent while finding herself. In the process she finds a cute bed and breakfast to work at with a (grumpy) handsome owner who is on the spectrum.
This book has my favorite character development out of the series because it’s not just about growing, but also about acceptance. again, there is a slight miscommunication which is not my favorite trope, but it gets rectified quickly.
PS there is spice and our girl may be a bit of a size queen
This is the story of the immature, people pleasing, sunshine little sister sent on a mission to grow up and become independent while finding herself. In the process she finds a cute bed and breakfast to work at with a (grumpy) handsome owner who is on the spectrum.
This book has my favorite character development out of the series because it’s not just about growing, but also about acceptance. again, there is a slight miscommunication which is not my favorite trope, but it gets rectified quickly.
PS there is spice and our girl may be a bit of a size queen