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A review by sphynxreads
XOXO by Axie Oh
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is such a solid young adult romance! I love how it really leaned into its K-drama-like characteristics and absolutely refused to be unnecessarily dramatic. Whenever the tension would heighten a little bit, the story would kind of reel it back in as if allowing you to just relax and see how things would pan out. The entire cast of characters are all so endearing and their relationships are just so wholesome in the best way possible. The atmosphere also has a comforting feel to it that you can't help but feel a sense of reassurance that things will turn out fine and that everything will lead to a happy ending. This may seem like an odd suggestion, but I'd honestly recommend this to people like me who experience anxiety because Axie Oh's writing has this calming quality to it that is almost reminiscent of childhood classics like Winnie the Pooh and The Little Prince.