bookishfoxes's Reviews (426)

Super adorable! I'm excited to continue!

This was such a fun read!!! I haven't finished a book in one day like this in a long time. I just couldn't put it down. It was incredibly.

I loved the representation! Not just queer rep (with multiple character using they/them pronouns) but also the disability rep!! I didn't even know this book had that until I started, so it was an amazing surprise. I don't have the same disability as the main character so I can't speak from experience, but I think the author did an amazing job.

I also loved that the main character worked backstage. There are so many stories where a character has a role in the play or musical, so it was a nice change to get a view of what happens backstage.

Jackson and Liam had great chemistry and it had me grinning from the start. They were super adorable together. 

GOD, Jasmine annoyed me SO MUCH. I once even wanted to throw the book at a wall - but I didn't because I loved the book too much.

Also, shoutout to Bowie for being such an amazing best friend. They're so awesome. 

There is so much more to say about this book, but I am still on the high of finishing a fantastic book

Vond het einde wat snel, had meer gewild.

Hmm. I have complicated feelings.

This book had been on my TBR since I joined bookish online spaces. I saw it in a recommendation video once and added it to my wishlist. Then after a few years I finally bought it, only to keep it on my shelf for a while. All this time I had the expectation that I would love this book. I mean, queer rep + mystery + an autistic coded character? Sounds right up my alley.

I finally decided to read this book because I was in the mood for a mystery and this popped up. I felt like it was about time.

The beginning disappointed me a lot. I just... couldn't get into it? Like, it was fast to read, so it didn't partially feel slow, but it felt... I don't know. Bland? I didn't really care.

I almost DNFed it because I honestly didn't even really feel invested enough to find out the ending. But it was a fast read and because it has been on my TBR for ages, I also didn't want to quit. So I contacted.

It definitely got better, but it feels like the story only starts about halfway in the book. And then the mystery isn't a mystery at all. The secret relationship was so obvious from the start. I kept hoping for a plottwist, but it didn't come.

I did end up liking most of the characters. Everyone but Claire. While I didn't enjoy Juniper's POVs, I did like her as a character.

Matt stole the show for me, and I loved his and Olivia's scenes so much. 

Also, yay for the pansexual rep!! It often feels ignored in society so I was very happy to read about a pan character! 

The ending was ok. I still wasn't invested enough to want more, but it still felt a bit lacking.

Overall, I feel like not much happened in this book. Even though it has some heavy themes, it felt like light reading for when you're bored. Nothing really blinked out. It was... well, kind of bland, I guess.

I feel like 3 stars accurate describes my feelings. Mostly neutral. Didn't dislike it but also didn't really enjoy it that much.

I'm not sure how much of my high expectations influenced this. Maybe with no expectationd I would have loved it more. Who knows.

Hi. Yes, I'd like to report a robbery. They stole my heart.

Wow. This was... wow.

I listened to the audiobook and paused so many times because I burst into tears. It made me so emotional.

This book is beautiful and it is a shame I never see anyone talk about it. I will make it my personal goal to get people to read it!

What an adorable read! It took me a moment to get into it, but once the story pulled me in, I couldn't put this down. I love the pacing of the book. It cuts right to the chase. The story starts almost immediately instead of pulling you through dozens of pages of build-up. 

I loved Theo and Dylan together. Normally I'm not a fan of insta-lovey stories, but I immediately wanted them together. They had great chemistry and I was almost impatient waiting for them to officially get together.

I also really enjoyed the side characters! Even with a book under 300 pages, those characters were solid and had a good personality of their own.

I definitely recommend this book! I very much enjoyed reading it.

"Mijn maag voelt alsof hij gevult is met de scherven van alles wat ik de laatste dagen kapot heb gemaakt."

Sjongejone. Hallo. Nadine heeft eerst mijn hart gestolen, omwikkeld met comfy dekens en een warme kop chocomel, om het vervolgens in ontiegelijk veel scherven te breken. My therapist will hear about this!

Wouw. Wat weer een prachtig boek. Ik herinner me hoe stil ik was na het lezen van Aan de andere kant van geluk... ja dat heb ik nu weer.

Zoveel emoties heb ik gevoeld. Ik heb gelachen en tranen gelaten. Zelfs tijdens het schrijven van deze review voel ik de tranen in mijn ogen. 

Sommige dingen in het boek kwamen hard aan. Quotes die ik zo erg herkenbaar vond. Het raakte me echt.

Alright, ik ga ff janken nu... spreek jullie later 🫡