A review by kj468
Platonic Rulebook by Saxon James

slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

This one... wasn't my favorite Saxon James book. I still enjoyed it, it just wasn't necessarily for me, I think.
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rep: MLM, gay MC, bi MC, queer side characters
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tags: friends to lovers; fresh start; secret relationship
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ratings: funny: 2 // ease: 4  // spice: 3.5 // plot: 3.5 // romance: 3 // overall: 3.5
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Likes:
  • very purely best friends to lovers. I liked how there wasn't any long term pining; it was more like their relationship leveled up for both of them
  • some variation in spice (from other SJ books, at least)
  • no fwb; got to feelings very quickly
  • we meet Felix! (from "The Dating Disaster")

Dislikes:
  • lots of very grown-up adult problems (and I'm 30, and was still like ugh with some of them)
  • kind of moody, not as light or fun as other SJ books
  • all the work stuff at the hotel was lowkey boring to me. Work is boring enough IRL.