The quick read
Know the vibe before you commit
This sapphic romance is often discussed for found family, likable lead and witty writing. Flat characters is the clearest recurring caution.
- Pairing
- F/F
- Setting
- Romance
- Dynamic
- Sapphic romance
- Heat
3/5 — Open door
- Pace
- Slow Burn
- Biggest divide
- Slow Paced
The conversation around this book
What people talk about
These themes can help you judge the fit. They are not a rating or a promise that everyone will have the same experience.
What tends to work
Found Family
The book portrays the importance of friendship and platonic love well, including drag representation.
Likable Lead
August is endearing in her shyness and borderline neurodivergence, and Jane is cool.
Witty Writing
The ensemble novel is packed with witty banter and beautiful insights.
Emotional Intimacy
The interactions between Jane and August shine in depicting meeting, learning about someone, and falling in love.
Character Growth
August is a cynical loner who longs to connect, though it takes her a while to realize this about herself.
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Complex Characters
Jane's culture and ethnicity shape her experiences believably, and her displacement from time is tied to never fully fitting in.
Banter
Funny exchanges between August and her roommates are highlighted as some of the best parts of the book.
What may not work for you
Flat Characters
Characters feel like caricatures of LGBTQ+ individuals, with queerness over the top and dominating rather than fully formed.
Slow Paced
The book is too long and dragged on.
Plot Holes
August constantly skips school and work without consequences, which strained credulity.
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Weak Plot
The plot has a credibility problem with August managing college and work while spending excessive time on the subway.
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