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mbenzz's review against another edition
3.0
There are only two things you need to know about this story...
1. Noni Blake is beautiful. She's beautiful. Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. Did you get that? If not, don't worry. Every single person she comes in contact with will tell her numerous times, so you don't forget.
2. P-L-E-A-S-U-R-E. Noni Blake is seeking pleasure. Unfortunately, Noni Blake's idea of pleasure is a shit-ton of alcohol and casual sex with men and women from her past, as well as random one-night-stands. Whatever floats your boat, I guess.
I really loved the beginning of this book. Noni is so fun, and there are many laugh-out-loud funny moments throughout. Ironically though, once she sets about her pleasure quest, the whole POINT of the story, I began to lose interest. I was thisclose to DNF'ing it, but I DNF'd my last book, and I just couldn't do two in a row.
I loved the overall message of this book; do what makes YOU happy. Put yourself first and stop worrying about what other people think about you. If it makes you happy and feels right, DO IT. Other people's opinions mean nothing in the grand scope of YOUR life.
I just felt that everything was a little too Rom-Com'y perfect for my taste, though. It reminded me of that movie, 'Isn't It Romantic' with Rebel Wilson. Even Noni's disappointments felt like they were there only to make her seem relatable. The magician, the Principal situation, getting caught with Molly in the pub bathroom at the EXACT wrong moment...it all felt forced.
And the fact that every single person Noni was attracted to also wanted to sleep with her is just plain unrealistic. That every single one of them told her over and over how beautiful she is felt contrived. Like we were being beaten over the head with the message that 'Bodyweight does not make a person beautiful!! Overweight people can be beautiful too!! Beauty is not about your dress size!!'.
Yeah, I know that. Thanks. But Noni had to be constantly reassured (and was), which just doesn't happen IRL.
The ending was predictable yet satisfying. I was happy she went with her heart and did what made her happy, even if the entire end scene was another over-the-top Rom-Com'esq scenario of 'I can't believe this is happening. Can this situation get ANY worse? This isn't the way it was supposed to go. What do I dooooo?'
In short, this wasn't a terrible read, but I didn't love it. A lot of laughing mixed equally with a lot of eye-rolling. This was a very good reminder to myself why I avoid Chick Lit like the plague. Definitely won't be making that mistake again any time soon.
1. Noni Blake is beautiful. She's beautiful. Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. Did you get that? If not, don't worry. Every single person she comes in contact with will tell her numerous times, so you don't forget.
2. P-L-E-A-S-U-R-E. Noni Blake is seeking pleasure. Unfortunately, Noni Blake's idea of pleasure is a shit-ton of alcohol and casual sex with men and women from her past, as well as random one-night-stands. Whatever floats your boat, I guess.
I really loved the beginning of this book. Noni is so fun, and there are many laugh-out-loud funny moments throughout. Ironically though, once she sets about her pleasure quest, the whole POINT of the story, I began to lose interest. I was thisclose to DNF'ing it, but I DNF'd my last book, and I just couldn't do two in a row.
I loved the overall message of this book; do what makes YOU happy. Put yourself first and stop worrying about what other people think about you. If it makes you happy and feels right, DO IT. Other people's opinions mean nothing in the grand scope of YOUR life.
I just felt that everything was a little too Rom-Com'y perfect for my taste, though. It reminded me of that movie, 'Isn't It Romantic' with Rebel Wilson. Even Noni's disappointments felt like they were there only to make her seem relatable. The magician, the Principal situation, getting caught with Molly in the pub bathroom at the EXACT wrong moment...it all felt forced.
And the fact that every single person Noni was attracted to also wanted to sleep with her is just plain unrealistic. That every single one of them told her over and over how beautiful she is felt contrived. Like we were being beaten over the head with the message that 'Bodyweight does not make a person beautiful!! Overweight people can be beautiful too!! Beauty is not about your dress size!!'.
Yeah, I know that. Thanks. But Noni had to be constantly reassured (and was), which just doesn't happen IRL.
The ending was predictable yet satisfying. I was happy she went with her heart and did what made her happy, even if the entire end scene was another over-the-top Rom-Com'esq scenario of 'I can't believe this is happening. Can this situation get ANY worse? This isn't the way it was supposed to go. What do I dooooo?'
In short, this wasn't a terrible read, but I didn't love it. A lot of laughing mixed equally with a lot of eye-rolling. This was a very good reminder to myself why I avoid Chick Lit like the plague. Definitely won't be making that mistake again any time soon.
lmk217's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.25
doolinerin's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
twood's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
cnolz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
Hilarious - actually laughed out loud! So relatable.
hereforthefunofit's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This book is a big for a horny, middle-aged, white suburban woman, and unfortunately (for this book), i am a 20-something from Jamaica. There is a major disconnect but it can gwaan.
lizrozanski's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ninadb's review against another edition
It felt too raw, and unfinished. Stream of consciousness panic attacks. Didn’t love the gay best friend.
rhiannonhoward's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Sexual content, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Fatphobia