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themargherita_s's review against another edition
5.0
I didn't fully like Michael, he felt a bit off at times, but I did enjoy the autism representation and I always adore seeing autistic characters handle relationships in different ways, so that part kind of overshadowed my uncertainty about the mmc.
I wish there had been more discussion about both Stella and Micheal's insecurities and misunderstandings towards the end. We saw them tell those things to themselves and kind of figure them out on their own, but I wanted more of actual conversations about them with each other.
Content Warnings: fatphobia, ableism, sexual assault, cancer (side character/family member), abandonment, infidelity, mention of stalking, panic attack.
Graphic: Ableism, Sexual assault, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Cancer, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, and Stalking
jaylene's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Minor: Cancer, Stalking, and Sexual harassment
relin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Sexism, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Stalking and Outing
rchatterjee188's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Moderate: Ableism, Cancer, Mental illness, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Body shaming, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, Acephobia/Arophobia, Dysphoria, and Classism
fernandalaram's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Cancer and Sexual content
Moderate: Stalking
katiecoconut21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This story is essentially a gender-swapped Pretty Woman, with a more diverse set of lovable characters.
Stella is an econometrician with autism. Michael is serving as an escort to help
The main criticism I saw before reading was that their relationship felt like insta-love. I would agree with this sentiment, but I did not find it to be bothersome. With this premise, I think it might be a little difficult for the romance to progress without a little insta-love, and thus did not find it to be particularly problematic.
I found this romance to be delightfully unique due to the set of circumstances and diverse cast. I recommend it for any contemporary romance reader!
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Ableism, Cancer, Medical content, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Medical content, and Stalking
skbat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Stalking
heather667's review against another edition
- 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
2.75
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Ableism, Infidelity, and Abandonment
Minor: Vomit and Stalking
midwestbookster's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Stalking
jillkaarlela's review against another edition
- 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
Age rating: 17+ (around 5 steamy scenes, 2.5/5🌶️)
Oh my gosh this was such a great sweet and spicy book!! The fmc is Asian-American and has autism and the mmc is Vietnamese-Swedish. It was so vulnerable and tender and sweet!!! I loved that it was dual POV! I love fake-dating or relationship “lessons”, and this was *chef’s kiss*. Their chemistry was off the charts. I loved how patient and understanding Michael was of her boundaries and how he literally didn’t even have to think about it, he automatically accommodated her needs and respected her boundaries. I loved seeing both of them realize that they are worthy of love, just how they are. Overall, the writing was great! There was just enough sweetness, spice, external plot, and emotional growth. I will be reading the other books in this interconnected stand-alone series!!
Tw: abandonment of parent, ableism, workplace sexual harassment, stalker, consensual unprotected sex
Moderate: Sexual content and Abandonment
Minor: Ableism, Stalking, and Sexual harassment