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2.5. I will say being hung up on personal definitions of "overbearing" is not necessary. Everyone's definition for the degree of words is different but still valid as long as it doesn't contradict webster's dictionary definition. Idk if the ML is overbearing imo (i agree with others on how he could be tho), but he is annoying. He's figuring out his feelings while stringing her along. That may not be overbearing, but that's just disrespectful to her autonomy and choices. He's not gonna be some ppl's preference. Rightfully. His personality is workaholic with a tough childhood basically. It's a bit boring let's be honest with ourselves. I mean I enjoyed it until he was stringing her along / being controlling while being clueless with his emotions.I think it's fine to hope the girl does more than just want romance in a romance genre because the genre is very broad and includes many acceptable preferences of romance (besides the toxic bs imo) and can have independent badass b*tches who have a great boyfriend and love life. This MC is not that, but I wouldn't say she's a love brain even though she cares only about love because imo love brain means you're s*upid and inconsiderate to others for love.She's not that. She's entertaining enough because chestnut is a master at engaging romance writing despite cliche concepts. She's witty and typical nepo baby with looks and talent. I liked that she got mad when the ML went on the blind date.Although the concept is cliche af, a truly masterful writer like chestnut was doing just enough to make the otherwise cliche scenes just a bit different enough to be new and enjoyable to read. That's a talent in itself. HOWEVER, I really draw the line at the ml's controlling behavior (I also started rooting against him) and mostly the cliche af blackout during a shower scene.... like homie I was rooting to give to a 4 star out of guilty pleasure. But now that's too cliche for me. I have roll my eyes and dnf.