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tamsterdam_reads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Thank you Penguin Random Audio for the complimentary audiobook and Putnam for the e-arc.
The Only Game in Town was a unique read as we’re given the perspective of some of the secondary characters, which I felt provided more context to the story and you get to know the backstory of the book’s ‘villain’. The romance between Jess and Carter was sweet and I loved the banter throughout.
This was great on audio especially with a full cast of narrators. Something I’ve never experienced before and loved!
Thoughts in this review are completely my own.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Sexual content
readingwithmeredith's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-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? No
3.75
Wholesome, sweet, and a fun story-but I was wanting more romance and felt like the storytelling was a little off. Maybe because of all the different povs and how they are all in third person. I didn’t feel like that added much to the story.
I think the first half of this book was really strong but it felt flat in the second half to me- I wanted more connection and depth but a lot of the miscommunication and relationships felt petty or lacking. If the romance had kicked in stronger at 40% I think this could have been a lot higher but it barely came in at 75% in, and then went back to not being as focused on them. I would label this women’s fiction not romance.
Overall, I enjoyed it but I liked The Layover a lot more. It is closed door, very little suggestive content and very little language. I really appreciated that in this day and age. I think a lot of people will enjoy this, just go in expecting more of a women’s small town fiction than a romance.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book!
I think the first half of this book was really strong but it felt flat in the second half to me- I wanted more connection and depth but a lot of the miscommunication and relationships felt petty or lacking. If the romance had kicked in stronger at 40% I think this could have been a lot higher but it barely came in at 75% in, and then went back to not being as focused on them. I would label this women’s fiction not romance.
Overall, I enjoyed it but I liked The Layover a lot more. It is closed door, very little suggestive content and very little language. I really appreciated that in this day and age. I think a lot of people will enjoy this, just go in expecting more of a women’s small town fiction than a romance.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book!
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content, Cancer, Cursing, and Grief
Very little language, suggestive off screen scene, steamy kiss and minor suggestive dialogue Character with sickness, grieving losswords_with_wendy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Death
Moderate: Alcoholism and Abandonment
Minor: Sexual content and Bullying
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