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lauwbinx's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, and Alcohol
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, and Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse
chronic_listener's review
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Biphobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Vomit, and Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying, Misogyny, Racism, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault
amartinios's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.25
Ik heb erg genoten van dit boek, al kon het personage van Dev soms nogal op de zenuwen werken. Zijn kleingeestige idee over "ware liefde/sprookjesliefde" voelde soms wat al te ongeloofwaardig. Op vlak van zijn mentale gezondheid kon ik wel aan hem relateren, maar de specifieke focus van zijn ideeën en gevoelens rond ware liefde en Ever After was voor mij onrelateerbaar. Dus misschien is het probleem eerder dat ik me minder met Dev kon identificeren dan met Charlie. In elk geval, mijn gevoelens over Dev zijn ook verbonden met mijn gevoelens over het boek in het algemeen.
Dat gezegd zijnde vond ik het wel een sterkte van het boek dat het moeilijke onderwerpen rond mentale gezondheid niet uit de weg ging;depressie, ontkenning van depressief zijn, leven met OCD en paniekaanvallen, een onbehulpzame en misbruikende familie, zich ongeliefd voelen en onmogelijk om van te houden, "ik kan niet homofoob zijn, ik heb vele holebi-vrienden"-homofobie,... Door het boek heen groeien personages - vooral de hoofdpersonages, maar ook anderen - in hun begrip van de aard van hun problemen en hoe ze aan te pakken.
Bravo aan de auteur om dit zo'n belangrijk onderdeel van het verhaal en de romance te maken.
Aan het einde van de dag heb ik dus enorm genoten van dit boek, en kan het iedereen aanraden die graag romances leest.
Dat gezegd zijnde vond ik het wel een sterkte van het boek dat het moeilijke onderwerpen rond mentale gezondheid niet uit de weg ging;
Bravo aan de auteur om dit zo'n belangrijk onderdeel van het verhaal en de romance te maken.
Aan het einde van de dag heb ik dus enorm genoten van dit boek, en kan het iedereen aanraden die graag romances leest.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Child abuse and Emotional abuse
booklifeisthelife's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
sad
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? No
4.5
I really enjoyed reading this book. The characters were delightful and the romance cute and so supporting. I loved the mental health and neurodiversity representation but also focus. This book doesn't shy away from the struggles of depression, anxiety, panic discords, obsessive compulsive disorders or anything else. It shows you may not always be loved for your differences until you meet the right people. I enjoyed the lgbtqia+ rep as well. There is a few awakenings in this that was wonderful to read. I loved that while it might take some time for you to realize your worth you will eventually get there. You will realize what you deserve. It's a struggle I know personally so it gives me hope. I mentioned earlier the romance was supportive. Both mains supported and helped each other. They both made each other feel seen. They both helped each other realize they deserved more than they thought they did. This was an emotional book. I got frustrated a few times during this but I also felt the characters were real. They made choices I didn't agree with or I found frustrating but I understood why they did. It fit their character. The only small issue I have is besides an off hand mention of Dev's script being looked at by professionals it wasn't really talked about. I wanted to see more about it. I felt it was important to show but oh well. /spoiler> I liked the ending of this, how things are finished.
All in all I loved this book.
All in all I loved this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Sexual content, Vomit, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia and Alcohol
ruthlessreads's review
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
Sometimes you read a perfect romance and you know it's gonna stick with you for years. Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert was like that for me and now I can add The Charm Offensive to the (very) short list of best romance books I've read.
Cochrun is a master at creating emotional moments with real-feeling characters, then tying all those moments into a (mostly*) believable plot. I loved every moment of this book and it made me feel seen in a variety of ways. More queer love stories with people who have mental illnesses, please!
*mostly becausethe firing of the showrunner after she was openly homophobic didn't ring true LOL but I still loved that moment anyway.
Cochrun is a master at creating emotional moments with real-feeling characters, then tying all those moments into a (mostly*) believable plot. I loved every moment of this book and it made me feel seen in a variety of ways. More queer love stories with people who have mental illnesses, please!
*mostly because
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Biphobia, Bullying, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, and Alcohol
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Vomit, and Toxic friendship
bee_bookworms's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.75
They are so CUTE I loved them so much.
It’s been weeks and I’m still thinking about them. The story was hilariously dumb but their relationship was so cute it. I don’t even watch reality tv but this book makes me want to try it out. I loved the way they addressed mental health in this book and I just want more of the characters in this world.
It’s been weeks and I’m still thinking about them. The story was hilariously dumb but their relationship was so cute it. I don’t even watch reality tv but this book makes me want to try it out. I loved the way they addressed mental health in this book and I just want more of the characters in this world.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Violence
Minor: Emotional abuse
mel_j's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Alcohol
Minor: Body shaming, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
andiezzzz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Biphobia, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Racism, Sexual content, and Alcohol
takidodo'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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Biphobia, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Vomit, and Lesbophobia
faithnomoar's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
This book gave me the warm fuzzy feelings, and I loved the main characters SO MUCH. I really thought I was going to be able to anticipate how it wrapped up but it surprised me, and it had great conversations about mental health which I loved. There are a few pieces of backstory that I wish were explored a little deeper and I would love to see these characters again to maybe get that resolution!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Emotional abuse
A character's terrible family and the way they treated them was mentioned but never completely explored.