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4.47 AVERAGE
4.47 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
lighthearted
medium-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:
Complicated
RIO DELUCA THE MAN THAT YOU ARE.
I have known since I first read Persuasion by Jane Austen that I am an absolute unhinged fool for a second chance romance. Controversial, but I think its my favourite romance trope. I don't even really know what it is, the yearning, the loss and nostalgia, the big feelings? Idk but I will eat it up every. single. time.
Hallie is an arty Cool Girl who is trying to have her big break in the interior design world by unleashing her own flavour of luxe dopamine decorating to expensive new builds in the Chicago suburbs. While out on the world's worst date, she ends up front row at a hockey match where her hated ex/first love/dream boy Rio Deluca is playing. Rio and Hallie met when they became neighbours as children and wouldn't you know it, by a twist of fate only possible in the world of romance novels, Hallie's new place is - you guessed it - next door to Rio. Oh, and he just accidentally hired her to renovate his entire house.
This book had me feeling all the feels. You don't know the reasons that Rio and Hallie parted ways in the past until quite late on in the book, and the slow drip of information you get as it develops are torturously addictive. The way these two pine for each other but have all these complicated (and legitimate) reasons to stay apart is just delicious. I was pining for their lost youthful love as much as they were.
I shed actual human tears over this one, so obviously I highly recommend.
I have known since I first read Persuasion by Jane Austen that I am an absolute unhinged fool for a second chance romance. Controversial, but I think its my favourite romance trope. I don't even really know what it is, the yearning, the loss and nostalgia, the big feelings? Idk but I will eat it up every. single. time.
Hallie is an arty Cool Girl who is trying to have her big break in the interior design world by unleashing her own flavour of luxe dopamine decorating to expensive new builds in the Chicago suburbs. While out on the world's worst date, she ends up front row at a hockey match where her hated ex/first love/dream boy Rio Deluca is playing. Rio and Hallie met when they became neighbours as children and wouldn't you know it, by a twist of fate only possible in the world of romance novels, Hallie's new place is - you guessed it - next door to Rio. Oh, and he just accidentally hired her to renovate his entire house.
This book had me feeling all the feels. You don't know the reasons that Rio and Hallie parted ways in the past until quite late on in the book, and the slow drip of information you get as it develops are torturously addictive. The way these two pine for each other but have all these complicated (and legitimate) reasons to stay apart is just delicious. I was pining for their lost youthful love as much as they were.
I shed actual human tears over this one, so obviously I highly recommend.
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It was fine. Idk if it was my mood or what, but it didnt hit like the other books in the series.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-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
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Favorite book in the series
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Liz Tomforde didn't disapoint with Rio's story! I had high expectations for his book as this hero was so sweet and endearing in the previous novels and couldn't wait to see him fall in love. I'm glad to say that I absolutely loved Rewind It Back! Rio's second chance romance with Hallie was just so beautiful!
Rio DeLuca is such a golden retriever hero. So loyal and caring with his loved ones. I cherished his relationship with his friends so much, but to finally see him being the one in love was even more stunning. The way he loves Hallie and never truly stopped loving her is dreamy. Despite the hurt from their past, it's clear from their reunion that their old feelings are still present. I really liked the slow revive of their love story. The chapters set in the past give us just the right details to better understand their tangible connection. As much as Rio's a magnetic character, Hallie is also interesting. She's driven and focused, the perfect match to our favorite hockey player.
Rewind It Back concluded in such a magical way the Windy City Series! I loved revisiting all this great cast through this novel. They are the true meening of found family. I'll certainly miss all these incredible protagonists, but it seems it's not exactly the end with a future companion book releasing next year about Monty. I'm surely excited for what's next from this author. She's truly a great discovery for me this year!
Rio DeLuca is such a golden retriever hero. So loyal and caring with his loved ones. I cherished his relationship with his friends so much, but to finally see him being the one in love was even more stunning. The way he loves Hallie and never truly stopped loving her is dreamy. Despite the hurt from their past, it's clear from their reunion that their old feelings are still present. I really liked the slow revive of their love story. The chapters set in the past give us just the right details to better understand their tangible connection. As much as Rio's a magnetic character, Hallie is also interesting. She's driven and focused, the perfect match to our favorite hockey player.
Rewind It Back concluded in such a magical way the Windy City Series! I loved revisiting all this great cast through this novel. They are the true meening of found family. I'll certainly miss all these incredible protagonists, but it seems it's not exactly the end with a future companion book releasing next year about Monty. I'm surely excited for what's next from this author. She's truly a great discovery for me this year!