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wildedarling's review against another edition
Graphic: Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Transphobia, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
ferieel's review against another edition
2.0
Graphic: Fatphobia and Misogyny
lauraelovesbooks'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? Yes
4.0
Like a lot of SEP books, this book has many elements that are dated and problematic (the casual transphobia, yikes). But, also like a lot of SEP books, it has an engaging storyline and interesting characters.
Her books manage to suck me in every time. This wasn’t my favourite that I’ve read of hers but it was a solid read and I really enjoyed it.
If you’re a fan of other Susan Elizabeth Phillips books, definitely give this one a try. It’s got her classic slow burn enemies-to-lovers romance plot with a main male character that spends a lot of the book oblivious to how he feels. Just keep in mind that it was written in 2006, and it definitely shows
Graphic: Transphobia
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Misogyny
Minor: Death of parent
juliaalexander's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Transphobia
Moderate: Fatphobia
Minor: Rape
mochoa037's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse and Sexism
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault