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hannibanani29's review against another edition
emotional
tense
slow-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
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Homophobia, Outing, Misogyny, Cursing, Toxic friendship, Sexism, and Alcohol
Minor: Vomit, Biphobia, Lesbophobia, and Racism
cassielaj's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.75
This is the slowest slow burn I’ve read and I LOVED IT. The characters are funny and smart and strong, the story is well-crafted and the plot moves well. Love that both characters’ perspectives are included
Content Warnings
Moderate: Biphobia and Lesbophobia
imaginingly's review
funny
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? It's complicated
3.5
i enjoyed this book as an easy read! it was written very well and it would be a good sapphic book to get out of a reading slump with but it didn’t have a jaw dropping plot and it was very predictable.
a VERY slow burn romance
a VERY slow burn romance
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment and Sexual content
Minor: Lesbophobia, Cursing, Homophobia, Outing, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Biphobia
riella_reads's review
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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
4.0
This was a really sweet read! I was worried with some of the more negative reviews that I wouldn't like this one but I really liked this. It was very slow, so I can definitely see why some people couldn't get into this. I love a slow burn romance, especially when it's LGBTQ, I just feel like you really get to know the characters and their feelings before any romance begins. I also love the longing that slow burns provide and how every touch means something. I do wish there was a bit more chemistry between them earlier on but other than that this was really sweet. I really liked Jo and the topics about women in the workplace. I also see this as more of a workplace drama fiction with a touch of romance than just a romance. So don't go into this thinking it will be a rom com.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Biphobia, Outing, Racism, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
maaikereadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Racism, Biphobia, and Lesbophobia
f4ye's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
a very cute light read, jo was the highlight of the book, i wish there were more chapters with her pov!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Biphobia
avasbookmark's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Moderate: Biphobia and Lesbophobia
kayladaila's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Stalking, Medical content, Biphobia, Cursing, Lesbophobia, and Xenophobia
foreverinastory's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
This was such a feel good romance.
Something to Talk About is an office romance about Jo Jones and her younger assistant, Emma Kaplan. When Jo invites and brings Emma with her to a red carpet appearance, the paparazzi get a photo of Jo making Emma laugh and rumors the two of them are romantically involved begin spreading around. This can't come as a worse time for the two as Jo is beginning to start a new movie and Emma is getting a promotion. But as the two continue to wrap up the current project they find themselves opening up to each other in ways they never expected.
I've been meaning to read this book for so long and I'm glad I finally did! One of my friends, Sam, talked a ton about this book on the podcast she cohosts and I knew I had to finally pick this up. So thank you Sam!
This story is a huge slow burn and oh my god did I enjoy it. Slow burn is one of my favorite tropes because it's basically fun emotional torture. HA. I would like to be clear though that Jo and Emma are not romantically involved while they are working together. The sexual harassment CW is for someone else on the set.
I loved seeing Jo and Emma grow closer together. I really enjoyed getting to know both of them more. I loved seeing them open up to each other and how Emma brought Jo into her family. Jo and Avery's slow friendship was one of my favorite things in this besides the romance. I also loved that this was a Hollywood type book, but it revolved around the production side of things. Ever since working various theatre crews in high school, I love learning the production side of things.
Overall, this was so fun. I really loved it and I can't wait for Meryl's next book.
Rep: white bisexual Jewish female MC, Asian American lesbian female MC, Black female side character.
CWs: Sexual harassment, sexism, sexual content (1 graphic scene near the end). Moderate: mentions of past sexual assault, lesbophobia/lesbomisia, biphobia/bimisia, misogyny, cursing, racism, slut shaming.
Something to Talk About is an office romance about Jo Jones and her younger assistant, Emma Kaplan. When Jo invites and brings Emma with her to a red carpet appearance, the paparazzi get a photo of Jo making Emma laugh and rumors the two of them are romantically involved begin spreading around. This can't come as a worse time for the two as Jo is beginning to start a new movie and Emma is getting a promotion. But as the two continue to wrap up the current project they find themselves opening up to each other in ways they never expected.
I've been meaning to read this book for so long and I'm glad I finally did! One of my friends, Sam, talked a ton about this book on the podcast she cohosts and I knew I had to finally pick this up. So thank you Sam!
This story is a huge slow burn and oh my god did I enjoy it. Slow burn is one of my favorite tropes because it's basically fun emotional torture. HA. I would like to be clear though that Jo and Emma are not romantically involved while they are working together. The sexual harassment CW is for someone else on the set.
I loved seeing Jo and Emma grow closer together. I really enjoyed getting to know both of them more. I loved seeing them open up to each other and how Emma brought Jo into her family. Jo and Avery's slow friendship was one of my favorite things in this besides the romance. I also loved that this was a Hollywood type book, but it revolved around the production side of things. Ever since working various theatre crews in high school, I love learning the production side of things.
Overall, this was so fun. I really loved it and I can't wait for Meryl's next book.
Rep: white bisexual Jewish female MC, Asian American lesbian female MC, Black female side character.
CWs: Sexual harassment, sexism, sexual content (1 graphic scene near the end). Moderate: mentions of past sexual assault, lesbophobia/lesbomisia, biphobia/bimisia, misogyny, cursing, racism, slut shaming.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual content, and Sexism
Moderate: Lesbophobia, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Biphobia, Racism, and Cursing
cheesepuppy's review against another edition
emotional
4.5
Super cute slow burn
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Minor: Biphobia, Racism, and Xenophobia