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A modern-day rom-com, this is the coming out story of Gina/George, who is trying to figure it all out. This is definitely the first bisexual romance novel I've read, and I really enjoyed it. Lily Lindon writes beautifully and hilariously about the messiness of modern life, no matter who you are.

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2.0

Honestly, I felt a little off kilter with this and like a walking stereotype. Still.

We’ve got a questioning queer lead who thinks herself bisexual, with a long term boyfriend, and a newfound lustful obsession with a woman. The book talks about stereotypes and it’s harmful nature especially with regards to bi-erasure , but then allows its mc to selfishly enter open relationships to discover herself whilst wanting nothing to change. Her boyfriend was incredibly supportive of her and yet she treated him like dirt, and honestly, as a bi person myself, I felt like all this character did was annoy the hell out of me, but eh. I didn’t see that comedy either, even though it was listed as such. Does mocking harmful stereotypes yet simultaneously falling prey to them count? Hm.
Even though we get a better understanding of Gina towards the end of the book, I still dislike her characterisation.
I’m disappointed because I had high expectations, but what can you do??

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3.0

Rounded up from 2.5. Thought this was going to be a romance. Instead it's a story about a woman figuring out her bisexuality by getting her long-term boyfriend to agree to an open relationship. Quite enjoyed it while often finding it extremely frustrating due to main character's terrible choices. The stereotypes and biphobia that she encounters sometimes come across as clumsy teachable moments.