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We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian

47 reviews

jazhandz's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I picked this up because I loved You Should Be So Lucky, and thought this would be just as good. It is not. I liked the characters, but there’s not much of a plot to speak of (despite clear hints/seeds of plots) and the pacing drags on a lot. The central relationship is great. With any luck, that’s what I’ll remember about this book.
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mk_meow's review against another edition

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3.5

2🌶️, euphemisms and FTB
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kaydee_reads's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I love stories where the romantic plot is preceded by a genuine like for each other, and this one truly grounds Andy and Nick’s friendship in a believable and genuinely heartwarming way before they even start admitting they might have feelings that go beyond that. It’s a slow, beautifully written meditation on what it meant to be queer in New York in the late 50s, and is thoroughly grounded in that specific place and time - NYC almost feels like a third character. The research the author did is evident and makes the world even more believable, and both Nick and Andy are loveable, fully fleshed out characters in their own right. A very soft, sweet and low-angst love story. 

I did wish at times that there was a tiny bit more plot - there are several interesting plot lines that are started and then abruptly tied up neatly with not much detail -
the police evidence cover-up, the police stalking them, Nick’s family’s reactions to Andy, Emily’s heart doctor, etc
. This was occasionally frustrating, as was the one angstier section of the book where they both deliberately misunderstood each other’s intentions and I was screaming JUST TALK TO EACH OTHER internally. Still a very worth-while read and beautiful story though! 
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jdanby's review against another edition

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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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eclecticallyreading's review against another edition

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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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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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  • 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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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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serafina's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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nina_readsbooks's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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