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melhara's review against another edition
3.0
This is supposed to be a best-friends-to-lovers romance but I'd say this is more of a body-positivity romance.
The story opens with Liam O'Connell participating in his 12th grade English class assignment of writing letters to students at another school. He receives a letter from Mabel Garcia and so begins their penpal friendship. After highschool and for the next two years, they continue to stay in contact via text but neither has ever seen each other in person. Every time Mabel suggests that they meet up, Liam would bail, until they finally bumped into each other at a bar. Can Mabel help Liam overcome his insecurities?
The best-friends-to-lovers aspect was pretty lacking, as we only read one letter exchange and don't get to experience any of their chemistry as 'friends' aside from being told that they enjoy writing to each other, have a lot in common, and are very supporting friends.
3-stars may be a bit generous for this book, but this was still a cute yet spicey novella and I liked that Mabel is a plus-sized Filipina model who helps Liam embrace and love his own body and large physique.
The story opens with Liam O'Connell participating in his 12th grade English class assignment of writing letters to students at another school. He receives a letter from Mabel Garcia and so begins their penpal friendship. After highschool and for the next two years, they continue to stay in contact via text but neither has ever seen each other in person. Every time Mabel suggests that they meet up, Liam would bail, until they finally bumped into each other at a bar. Can Mabel help Liam overcome his insecurities?
The best-friends-to-lovers aspect was pretty lacking, as we only read one letter exchange and don't get to experience any of their chemistry as 'friends' aside from being told that they enjoy writing to each other, have a lot in common, and are very supporting friends.
3-stars may be a bit generous for this book, but this was still a cute yet spicey novella and I liked that Mabel is a plus-sized Filipina model who helps Liam embrace and love his own body and large physique.
alliecats_adventures's review against another edition
3.0
This was a cute novella! 3 stars bc I definitely didn't remember starting it so it sat unread for who knows how long.
lrosa118's review against another edition
5.0
5⭐️ I just thought this book was really cute! I enjoyed the pace, it felt right for them
thisisabooktracker's review against another edition
clunky writing and unrealistic dialogue. pretty not good to have to DNF a *novella*
mspepesilva's review against another edition
5.0
On one hand, Liam was like, “There’s no one like you. There will never be someone like you for me. You’re it. You’re in my veins, in my blood, in my goddamned bruised heart. You’re everywhere and when I close my eyes, all I feel and see is you, Mabel.”
On the other hand, Liam was like, "You want me to compliment you and debase you at the same time. You want me to kiss you like I adore you, but fuck you like I despise you."
Oh yes.
On the other hand, Liam was like, "You want me to compliment you and debase you at the same time. You want me to kiss you like I adore you, but fuck you like I despise you."
Oh yes.
angellina2007's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
3.0
greylandreviews's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars
Dirty talking thicc boi. That's all I have to say. I NEED MORE!!!
Trigger Warnings: extreme bullying mentioned and knife violence
Dirty talking thicc boi. That's all I have to say. I NEED MORE!!!
Trigger Warnings: extreme bullying mentioned and knife violence
turtleswift01's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a fun and cute little novella and I loved how both of them were plus sized and HE was the more insecure one it made my heart so pitter patter
sampleddreads's review against another edition
3.0
this gave wattpad, but in all the best ways. corny/unnatural dialogue, man-written-by-a-woman hero, all vibes no plot. if you're looking for a good "junk food" read this is a fun one. a palate cleanser in between reads if you will. you're not here for excellent (or even good) writing, you're here for a good time.