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A review by katiemack
Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher
funny
lighthearted
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
4.25
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed this far more than Lex Croucher's debut novel--Reputation--which feels mean-spirited and mired in angst. This has plenty of angst (especially from Gwen), but it's relatable and appealing. (Who among us does not remember our first allegedly unrequited crush?) Arthur is snarky without being annoying, and his relationship with Sidney is my favorite platonic pairing I've read in quite a while. There's an element of found family here among the leads and their love interests that warmed my heart as I read; I wish the romance had played out slightly more, but I didn't mind the amount that Croucher included.
I enjoyed this far more than Lex Croucher's debut novel--Reputation--which feels mean-spirited and mired in angst. This has plenty of angst (especially from Gwen), but it's relatable and appealing. (Who among us does not remember our first allegedly unrequited crush?) Arthur is snarky without being annoying, and his relationship with Sidney is my favorite platonic pairing I've read in quite a while. There's an element of found family here among the leads and their love interests that warmed my heart as I read; I wish the romance had played out slightly more, but I didn't mind the amount that Croucher included.