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oliviak_31's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
a_ab's review against another edition
2.0
1.5*s, unfortunately. While I don't appreciate the trappings of celebrity romance, there were glimpses of potential to transcend the trope in this one, but alas.
The whole celibacy and sobriety shtick was nothing but religious preaching - none of it was properly woven into the story or the characters. Those character decisions could have been used to properly show them building a true lasting relationship, but instead we see the typical romancy lust-filled meetings, typical show-offy dates and jealousy-motivated discoveries of "feelings".
Both main characters were extremely bland and average at everything, which is not necessarily bad, except when they keep proclaiming each other to be all sorts of unique and special, and that ringing at best simply untrue and at worst - fake and manipulative. Because the only way in which he is special is his fame-sponsored bank account, and the only way she is special is her determination to defer sex until she gets the legal pre-nap-free security of a signed and filed marriage license. Is that really special?
And this was my best interpretation even though I actually support the idea of deferring sex until both partners feel safe and secure in the relationship to fully enjoy the intimacy. But in this book that's not what they were doing.
The weird anti- ocean conservation jab seemed out of place and politically motivated in the worst way.
The whole celibacy and sobriety shtick was nothing but religious preaching - none of it was properly woven into the story or the characters. Those character decisions could have been used to properly show them building a true lasting relationship, but instead we see the typical romancy lust-filled meetings, typical show-offy dates and jealousy-motivated discoveries of "feelings".
Both main characters were extremely bland and average at everything, which is not necessarily bad, except when they keep proclaiming each other to be all sorts of unique and special, and that ringing at best simply untrue and at worst - fake and manipulative. Because the only way in which he is special is his fame-sponsored bank account, and the only way she is special is her determination to defer sex until she gets the legal pre-nap-free security of a signed and filed marriage license. Is that really special?
And this was my best interpretation even though I actually support the idea of deferring sex until both partners feel safe and secure in the relationship to fully enjoy the intimacy. But in this book that's not what they were doing.
The weird anti- ocean conservation jab seemed out of place and politically motivated in the worst way.
mandygirl's review against another edition
3.0
This was cute.
Chase is a major flirt that will make you squeal and cause your heart to go pitter-patter. I loved how he singled her out on a tweet (don't we all wish that would happen?!) and fell for her because she was real. However, the storyline is so predictable. About halfway through I guessed at what was going to happen and it did. But like I said, this was cute but that's pretty much all it was.
No spice. At all. So if you're looking for that, you won't find it here.
Chase is a major flirt that will make you squeal and cause your heart to go pitter-patter. I loved how he singled her out on a tweet (don't we all wish that would happen?!) and fell for her because she was real. However, the storyline is so predictable. About halfway through I guessed at what was going to happen and it did. But like I said, this was cute but that's pretty much all it was.
No spice. At all. So if you're looking for that, you won't find it here.
karenzmn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
msmathy's review against another edition
5.0
Super cute!
Fun and fairytale-like, I stayed up all night reading Zoe and Chase’s story. I’m never a fan of the BIG MISUNDERSTANDING, but the author managed to satisfy my need for a major comeuppance and a huge gesture. I would read this again!
Fun and fairytale-like, I stayed up all night reading Zoe and Chase’s story. I’m never a fan of the BIG MISUNDERSTANDING, but the author managed to satisfy my need for a major comeuppance and a huge gesture. I would read this again!
bookscrazy87's review against another edition
5.0
#love it
It all started with a tweet. Loved reading every second didn't want to put it down. Love the storyline and writing.
It all started with a tweet. Loved reading every second didn't want to put it down. Love the storyline and writing.