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perrikat's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.5
Very fun! I had no idea how it would end and it was a roller-coaster ride the whole way. Loved the characters.
leighlin's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
jayecard's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
For once, I think the book truly just wasn't for me. Not a soft way of saying I thought it was bad, I couldn't find fault with it, and still didn't get that much out of it. I think it really just wasn't my style, so I'm gonna leave the elaborate reviews to people who felt more strongly about it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Biphobia, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Terminal illness
While two characters to decide to have an open relationship, they still overstep emotional boundaries, so regardless of whether it would be considered cheating technically, it invokes similar emotions and may be triggering to those with related traumacburley04's review against another edition
3.0
Really enjoyed the first section but towards the end it got a bit rushed I felt. Although Georgia was a well written character she was highly dislikeable and a little repetitive
maelia's review against another edition
5.0
As a bi-oriented aroace interested in bi representation (even if I can't relate to the characters because, as aesthetically attractive as I can find some people, I never want to date anyone), I was curious about this book I saw advertised several times on Twitter. I was also hesitant, worried I shouldn't want to read it because, if the main character has a double life, it means she must be a liar and cheat... but in the end I decided I didn't care what my opinionated, "fully bi" acquaintances would say, and I'm glad I did because it was a very entertaining read. I loved everything with the band and also liked the contrast between the two versions of Georgina (even if it did seem rather stupid of her to create a cliché lesbian persona just because she had a crush on a woman) so, although I do understand why some readers disliked the novel (particularly those who couldn't stand the cliché characters), I really enjoyed it - found it hard to put down and all that - which is all that matters, so I give it 5 stars and refuse to be judged for it.
katyboo52's review against another edition
3.0
Funny books are difficult. Everyone knows what makes you sad. It's pretty universal. Funny bones are far more difficult to locate however.
As such, this book was not for me. I could see where I was supposed to laugh. I just didn't. I think that says more about me than the author or the book.
Georgina is a woman of habit. Her life is mapped out by a shared calendar she and her partner, Doug, have and she doesn't like surprises. Life however, has a habit of throwing you a curve ball from time to time.
Georgina's curve ball is that she finds herself accidentally joining a queer pop band and discovers she is bisexual. Attempting to fit her new life into her old leads to problems. Can she resolve them?
It's great that queer love stories are becoming more of a thing and that romance is not just the territory of cis couples and this is a strong example of the kind of writing we need to see more of.
As such, this book was not for me. I could see where I was supposed to laugh. I just didn't. I think that says more about me than the author or the book.
Georgina is a woman of habit. Her life is mapped out by a shared calendar she and her partner, Doug, have and she doesn't like surprises. Life however, has a habit of throwing you a curve ball from time to time.
Georgina's curve ball is that she finds herself accidentally joining a queer pop band and discovers she is bisexual. Attempting to fit her new life into her old leads to problems. Can she resolve them?
It's great that queer love stories are becoming more of a thing and that romance is not just the territory of cis couples and this is a strong example of the kind of writing we need to see more of.
lowercaserobin's review against another edition
4.0
Very well written, fantastic debut novel. The only thing preventing a 5 ☆☆☆☆☆ for me is the stereotypes and the biphobia throughout
jenbenreads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
jaclyncrupi's review against another edition
3.0
In just the past five years we have seen a huge change in how many queer rom-coms are being published by the big publishing houses and it makes me so happy. I was recently chatting with @bklnbooks about how When Katie Met Cassidy, a great book from five years ago, was one of the first queer rom-coms from a major publisher. I used to have to hunt for them and now I get sent them routinely. I’m currently listening to Island Time, a queer romance set on an island off the east coast of Australia and I just finished Double Booked. Both feature young women in their mid 20s realising they are bisexual after having been in long-term straight relationships. Both are funny and clever. I love being a reader in this new era of queer rom-coms.