Reviews

So I went to a Christina Lauren event, and Brittainy Cherry was the ~in conversation with~ person. I loved her as a person at that event, so I decided to put some of her books on hold at the library. This is the first I’ve read by her, and I loved it!
I really like the characters. I saw some other reviewers were struggling with Alex because he’s an asshole in the beginning, and yes he is, but also he’s an asshole in the way that I too have been when you’re having a shitty day/week/month, and you take it out on people who are in there at the wrong time in your life/moment. Of course it’s not healthy/right, but we’re people. Alex and Yara feel like real people because they have flaws but also acknowledge and grow from them. Excited to read the next book.

Content Warnings

janelbriana's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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

4.75

allysonfayebooks's review against another edition

Go to review page

4.0

This book was my first dive into the world of Brittainy Cherry and the story of Alex and Yara is SUCH a surprisingly sweet one! Even though these two start off as enemies, they find that their tension-filled banter causes nothing but sparks between them.
I love how Yara encouraged Alex to continue to be himself throughout the book and managed to work her way past his prickly exterior. And Alex is the gruffest gentleman I’ve ever read

lateesha's review against another edition

Go to review page

Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

2.5

More...