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We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian

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eclecticallyreading's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

I don't know how Cat Sebastian does it but truly every book is incredible and this one was no exception. I absolutely adore a black cat/golden retriever pairing and Nick and Andy have my whole heart. The way that Andy blows into Nick's carefully constructed life of safe fear and blows it all up completely accidentally (in the most Andy way possible). I loved getting to watch Andy's queer awakening dawn on him as something that has always been there, but just as something he could ignore. And the pair's fierce devotion to each other and making sure the other is taken care of and loved (even before they realize that is what is going on). This book is about community and family and how queer folks construct worlds in which they can be fulfilled and safe in a world that deeply wants them to be neither of those things and the unexpected allies along the way. 

Perfect for people who love historical romance, queer romance, best friends to lovers, black cat/golden retriever
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becinneverland's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

As someone who grew up in the Newsies fandom, this was just. UGH. So good. I was kicking my feet at how cute this romance was, I loved the characters, I loved the world building, this was just genuinely so sweet and cute. 
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l_r_l's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? N/A

3.0

It started fast, in a way that I found jarring.
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jess_always_reading's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This book is amazing, I've already added it to my physical book wishlist!  

Sebastian's story is a beautiful narrative of love in a time of persecution, and queer joy and resilience. Nick and Andy are the friends-to-lovers we all want and I absolutely loved their story and characterizations. I also love the way bisexuality was handled in the book. 

Sebastian paints a great picture of late 1950s New York, the changes going on from shifting societal attitudes to gentrification and development. There's enough historical accuracy for it to be realistic with enough wish fulfillment to make it a great HEA to escape into. Like Nick, I'm always on the search for beautiful queer stories with those sweet happy endings. 

Featuring great ADHD and anxiety representation, awesome side characters, and an orange cat that lives up to the stereotype. 

10/10 would recommend. 
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stormeno's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

4.0

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ami_dee's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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sharpwords_softheart's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative 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? It's complicated

4.75

I never imagined a book about queers in the 1950s to be so comforting, but it is. I love the way this is written and I feel like the book is paced well and wraps up well.
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rebearka's review against another edition

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funny 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? No

5.0

It was adorable. 
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danielle_isreading's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective tense 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

5.0

Well this book is fucking perfect. 
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juliana_reads's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful slow-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

I read book two first (they are just interconnected) and although I liked it better, I still really enjoyed this. I don’t know if there is an official term for it, but it falls under the “literary romance” category for me. Like it was hot, but not spicy. So much yearning. So gentle and sweet. Lots of character development. 
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