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kaylarbrts's review against another edition
1.0
The moment he said, “where’d you meet homegirl?” to a black man, in reference to a black woman…dnf.
krys1993's review against another edition
1.0
Bad but bingeable
This book was a quick easy read. The adults in this book haven’t grown up, it literally takes me back to high school with my stoner ex. This book is a bunch of grown ass men acting like babies no one making commitments and a women who is just as bad blah blah blah.
I will read the next book cause I’m trash.
This book was a quick easy read. The adults in this book haven’t grown up, it literally takes me back to high school with my stoner ex. This book is a bunch of grown ass men acting like babies no one making commitments and a women who is just as bad blah blah blah.
I will read the next book cause I’m trash.
shellysbookcorner's review against another edition
4.0
I love reading G.L. Tomas's books because I can definitely relate to the characters. It's nice to see multi cultural main characters in a story. I love how they are average joes, taking the bus to work and living paycheck to paycheck. This is the third book I have read by this author and they keep getting better. Asher and Teddy. I loved this non couple and their vibe. Asher does like men but doesn't consider himself bisexual. I was expecting that to the thing that keeps them apart but I was wrong. The last half of the book had my heart in my throat. I don't want to give anything away but poor Teddy. I've had friends in her position and it sucks! I'm definitely going to buy the next book to see what happens with Asher and Teddy. If you are looking for something different and something a person of color can relate to, these books are for you!!
*arc was given for honest review*
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*arc was given for honest review*
For more reviews check me out at: http://www.shellysbookcorner.com
after_i_finish_this_chapter's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kaylarbrts's review
1.0
The moment he said, “where’d you meet homegirl?” to a black man, in reference to a black woman…dnf.
josiieee's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
abi3_21's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
illbefinealone's review against another edition
4.0
Copy received through NetGalley
The authors have done an amazing job with this book. The characters they have written are so incredible, so realistic, and the writing style itself is enjoyable and fresh. The plot is set in just the correct pace, which is another thing that made it impossible for me to put this book down. I loved it. I can't wait for the sequel., but in the meantime I'm definitely going to read everything else G.L. Thomas have written.
The authors have done an amazing job with this book. The characters they have written are so incredible, so realistic, and the writing style itself is enjoyable and fresh. The plot is set in just the correct pace, which is another thing that made it impossible for me to put this book down. I loved it. I can't wait for the sequel., but in the meantime I'm definitely going to read everything else G.L. Thomas have written.
littlebookterror's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Despite not really enjoying the start of this, I was surprisingly invested by the end.
This is an honest look at three Miami friends in their twenties who are all still figuring out what they want in life when casual sex starts complicating things.
- this story is messy. I have some personal hangups when it comes to recreational drug use and all three main characters enthusiastically participate in that several times. Alongside, we got multiple, casual sex partners, a one-sided on/off dynamic and general relationship drama. But (!) it does not fall into the miscommunication trope, just new adults stumbling through a complicated situation they don't always handle perfectly. There is an aspect of real-life to it that I can appreciate even if it's not something I seek out in books.
- I've already mentioned the casual sex but it bears repeating because this book is barely a romance, it's just the start of their relationship. That is, again, not something I usually read unless feelings get involved rather quickly. Still, it fits the characters well and it's nice to see a romance including condoms and frank discussion about pleasing your partner, as well as scenes about changing libido due to medication.
- I picked this up because I heard it has polyamory rep and it's a maybe from me? Depending on one defines it; Teddy either could be a relationship anarchist (she does have multiple sex partners at the same time) or she is still monogamous since she is not actively dating any of them (and upfront about it). The story also does not end in a triad. But I am happy to report that both Teddy and Asher are queer, neither like labels, and there are mentions of same-sex bed partners which was nice to see. It's casually included and interwoven into the story like Teddy's Afro-Cubano identity and her illness.
- it ends on a cliffhanger but I was still satisfied with what I got. I might finish out this series and see what else this author duo has written.
This is an honest look at three Miami friends in their twenties who are all still figuring out what they want in life when casual sex starts complicating things.
- this story is messy. I have some personal hangups when it comes to recreational drug use and all three main characters enthusiastically participate in that several times. Alongside, we got multiple, casual sex partners, a one-sided on/off dynamic and general relationship drama. But (!) it does not fall into the miscommunication trope, just new adults stumbling through a complicated situation they don't always handle perfectly. There is an aspect of real-life to it that I can appreciate even if it's not something I seek out in books.
- I've already mentioned the casual sex but it bears repeating because this book is barely a romance, it's just the start of their relationship. That is, again, not something I usually read unless feelings get involved rather quickly. Still, it fits the characters well and it's nice to see a romance including condoms and frank discussion about pleasing your partner, as well as scenes about changing libido due to medication.
- I picked this up because I heard it has polyamory rep and it's a maybe from me? Depending on one defines it; Teddy either could be a relationship anarchist (she does have multiple sex partners at the same time) or she is still monogamous since she is not actively dating any of them (and upfront about it). The story also does not end in a triad. But I am happy to report that both Teddy and Asher are queer, neither like labels, and there are mentions of same-sex bed partners which was nice to see. It's casually included and interwoven into the story like Teddy's Afro-Cubano identity and her illness.
- it ends on a cliffhanger but I was still satisfied with what I got. I might finish out this series and see what else this author duo has written.
kaa's review against another edition
4.0
Very glad I went back to try this one again! There are some typos and little things in the writing style that made it hard to get through when I was in a nit-picky mood, but nothing too terrible. I loved the characters and their relationship, as difficult as it/they can be. Of course I love that the MCs are both queer, and the sex is super hot!