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Anything but Easy by Susie Tate

winemakerssister's review against another edition

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3.0

Hmmmm. Kira was fun but a little too much sometimes and Barclay was a little too conventional. But it was a good opposites attract storyline.

laksita's review against another edition

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dark lighthearted tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.75

I despised how this author wrote Kira’s character. It’s one thing to write a quirky character, but it’s another thing entirely when the character is so far beyond quirky that they sound more like an unrealistic caricature. 

Because what the fuck did this author mean that Kira was sooooo quirky that she.. never bothered… to lock her flat door?? That she did not worry one bit that she could have been robbed or god forbid raped at any time?? That she would easily go to bed with her door BUSTED OPEN, hanging off the hinges?? I’m sorry but no woman, NO WOMAN, would EVER do that, no matter how quirky she is?? ESPECIALLY WHEN SHE LIVES IN A DANGEROUS AREA???  

clare_s2395's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted sad 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

4.0

imaginativeotter's review against another edition

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emotional 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? Yes

4.0

elegantfantasy_blogs's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

“I don’t think this is really any of your–” “Look, I’m sorry baby, but if you say one more time that you aren’t any of my business my head will explode.”

I was unaware that this book was part of a series. I have read Limits before so after seeing Pav & Millie again, I could figure out that these books are interconnected. I really loved Rosie, she was adorable and I loved how she was so smart and cute at the same time! I also liked the way Jamie & Libby's relationship progressed. From being just strangers to caring for each other and then finally living together, all of it was well executed. But the side characters except Millie, Kirra & Amy just got on my nerves. They were all so judgemental and I just wished that they properly apologised to Libby. Also, some paragraphs were continuous so I got bored and skimmed a bit tbh. But other than that, I liked everything else and the book was very enjoyable and had the usual angst that Susie Tate's books usually have. So I'd give it a solid 3.5 stars.

jltaggart's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny lighthearted tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

sarahmrob'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? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

mousegoddess's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.5

Tate's writing is more akin to what I expect from queer romance than cishet romance. Including a supporting character living with HIV and showing that a diagnosis doesn't have to be the end of the world reinforces that. 
The characters had a great dynamic, the 3rd act break-up makes sense (even if I get a bit 🙄over that trope), I like that neither character was presented as perfect, and I dig extrovert/introvert pairings. That said, people who have survived toxic/abusive work environments and still have scars should be aware that there is some of that and it's an integral part of the plot. 
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gabiroache's review against another edition

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3.0

really coulda done without him being a tory

ladybeez's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Barclay and Kira’s book made me nervous. But Susie Tate knocked it out of the park.