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happilyeverapter's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-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
2.5
Cute story, awful writing
sandylovesbooks's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this book for the most part. There were a few things that did not sit well with me. I thought the attitudes in the book were a little too stereotypical, too sweet sweet tea, hillbilly southern boys. I liked the main heroine, Margot, up to a point. She was the fish out of water, a northern girl put in the deep south. I thought she had a bit of a holier than thou attitude, looking down her nose at the southern folk. I did like Kyle, the main hero, he was a nice guy, a father to two little girls.
There was one situation were I thought went way over the line. With all the sexual assault accusations going on in the real world I thought the author would not have that in her book. Margot gets very drunk, where she can barely walk, and she sees Kyle at a bar. She goes to him and starts kissing him. They kiss each other and things lead to more things and they end up in his truck. The only thing he does is ask if she is ok with this, them having sex while she is drunk, and the only reason she stops is because her phone rings and she realizes she left her cousins in the bar. Ooops. So he was ok with having sex with a woman who is drunk. To me that is not ok. This is not how the hero of a romance should behave.
Margot had a nonexistent relationship with her father, and I think the author did a good job bringing this relationship to the point it did by the end of the book. As well as all the other relationships Margot had started. I loved the banter between Margot and Kyle. And how Margot thought the sweet tea was "liquid diabetes".
So I thought this book was pretty good, it just had a few issues that had me thinking if I was going to put it in the dnf list. I'm glad I finished it, I did enjoy it.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book.
There was one situation were I thought went way over the line. With all the sexual assault accusations going on in the real world I thought the author would not have that in her book. Margot gets very drunk, where she can barely walk, and she sees Kyle at a bar. She goes to him and starts kissing him. They kiss each other and things lead to more things and they end up in his truck. The only thing he does is ask if she is ok with this, them having sex while she is drunk, and the only reason she stops is because her phone rings and she realizes she left her cousins in the bar. Ooops. So he was ok with having sex with a woman who is drunk. To me that is not ok. This is not how the hero of a romance should behave.
Margot had a nonexistent relationship with her father, and I think the author did a good job bringing this relationship to the point it did by the end of the book. As well as all the other relationships Margot had started. I loved the banter between Margot and Kyle. And how Margot thought the sweet tea was "liquid diabetes".
So I thought this book was pretty good, it just had a few issues that had me thinking if I was going to put it in the dnf list. I'm glad I finished it, I did enjoy it.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book.
bookswithbrittanica's review against another edition
2.0
2.5-3 stars? I'm not always a big fan of romance, and didn't realize this was one when I decided to pick it up from my local library on a whim.
I was looking forward to something reminiscent of Sweet Home Alabama; I was really expecting the feels and was looking to a book to make me feel. Unfortunately, I never really connected to the story or the characters in that way.
I enjoyed a lot of the plot points and liked how a lot of them were wrapped up; some even surprised me and ended well. However, I never felt the chemistry between our main character Margot and the love interest, Kyle. I really never felt that spark and just felt like we just met this guy and then we are making out with him at a bar.
I loved the setting and the Southern small town tropes, which is why I think I enjoyed the first half of the book more since we are being introduced to the crazy locals and the funny customs. The second half is more about Margot and Kyle's sort-of relationship and some family issues.
After more research on the author, I would definitely try out some of her paranormal romances and give her other books a chance. Her writing is pretty easy to digest, and I'm hoping some other ones would get me to care a bit more.
I was looking forward to something reminiscent of Sweet Home Alabama; I was really expecting the feels and was looking to a book to make me feel. Unfortunately, I never really connected to the story or the characters in that way.
I enjoyed a lot of the plot points and liked how a lot of them were wrapped up; some even surprised me and ended well. However, I never felt the chemistry between our main character Margot and the love interest, Kyle. I really never felt that spark and just felt like we just met this guy and then we are making out with him at a bar.
I loved the setting and the Southern small town tropes, which is why I think I enjoyed the first half of the book more since we are being introduced to the crazy locals and the funny customs. The second half is more about Margot and Kyle's sort-of relationship and some family issues.
After more research on the author, I would definitely try out some of her paranormal romances and give her other books a chance. Her writing is pretty easy to digest, and I'm hoping some other ones would get me to care a bit more.
whatcha_listening_to's review against another edition
3.0
3 Sweet Tea and Sympathy Stars
I liked the story just fine, but it wasn’t a favorite Molly Harper book. It’s a sweet story of Margot who goes to a small town to have a relationship with her father who she hasn’t been in contact with since she was a child.
It is witty but not as witty as some of Molly’s books. And the love interest was there but I felt it was a little meh if I am being honest.
And the sexy times… well let’s just say it fades to black and that would be cool if you felt a little more chemistry between these two throughout the book.
But that’s just me I guess.
I really did like Amanda Ronconi’s narration she always does a great job.
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
I liked the story just fine, but it wasn’t a favorite Molly Harper book. It’s a sweet story of Margot who goes to a small town to have a relationship with her father who she hasn’t been in contact with since she was a child.
It is witty but not as witty as some of Molly’s books. And the love interest was there but I felt it was a little meh if I am being honest.
And the sexy times… well let’s just say it fades to black and that would be cool if you felt a little more chemistry between these two throughout the book.
But that’s just me I guess.
I really did like Amanda Ronconi’s narration she always does a great job.
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
jennred720's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
bookaddict1975's review against another edition
4.0
🎧 Audio Review 🎧
3.5 stars
I love Molly Harper and Amanda Ronconi together. I enjoyed this book, it was a light contemporary romance for sure. The characters were realistic but not as funny as I normally expect from this author. I also thought the "closed" door sex scenes were surprising, I'm not a fan of this type of tease, I'd rather either have the sex scenes or don't have them but that is just a personal opinion. I loved the family dynamic in this book. The small town southern setting was great. I also love a single dad who starts to find his way. I will definitely continue with this series on Audiobook.
The narration was great but that is not a surprise! Amanda Ronconi is a great narrator!
3.5 stars
I love Molly Harper and Amanda Ronconi together. I enjoyed this book, it was a light contemporary romance for sure. The characters were realistic but not as funny as I normally expect from this author. I also thought the "closed" door sex scenes were surprising, I'm not a fan of this type of tease, I'd rather either have the sex scenes or don't have them but that is just a personal opinion. I loved the family dynamic in this book. The small town southern setting was great. I also love a single dad who starts to find his way. I will definitely continue with this series on Audiobook.
The narration was great but that is not a surprise! Amanda Ronconi is a great narrator!
golf_goddess's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This is adorable. It’s everything I was in the mood for. Lighthearted and easy listen. Coming from a town that sounds very similar to this one with a family equally as close I loved this!
melissa_readsitall's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
mommasaystoread's review against another edition
5.0
Molly Harper is a new to me author and after reading this one, I'm wondering how I've missed her. Sweet Tea and Sympathy is packed full of the charm and wit that is so often associated with small-town Southern life. Margot's journey from working with the Chicago elite to a job in the family business is a completely engaging tale that I found impossible to out down. With quirky characters, a rumor mill that spreads news faster than any media source, and small town politics, I found myself laughing out loud, oohing and ahhing, and genuinely rooting for this sweet Southern family - sometimes all at the same time. This is an absolutely charming tale of life, love, family, and finding happiness and contentment in the most unlikely of places. This author has quickly become one to watch for this reader and Sweet Tea and Sympathy is a book that I highly recommend.
On a personal note, living in a small, Southern town (not quite as far South as Lake Sackett) and connecting with my own father late in life, I found so many things in Margot's journey that touched me in more ways than just an entertaining story. And I have to agree with Aunt Tootie - if you add sugar to cornbread, it's cake! (Just sayin')😉
On a personal note, living in a small, Southern town (not quite as far South as Lake Sackett) and connecting with my own father late in life, I found so many things in Margot's journey that touched me in more ways than just an entertaining story. And I have to agree with Aunt Tootie - if you add sugar to cornbread, it's cake! (Just sayin')😉
cberron's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.5