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kmbates24342's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.0
laksita's review
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.0
Now THIS was the perfect book to end the series.
Also, this book was the best out of all the 3 in the series in terms of everything: characterization, romance aspect, dialogue, plot, storytelling, character development, conclusion. And the fact that this book actually delved into the theme of the book, which was ‘luck’ and how it was seen through Greer’s eyes and Alex’s eyes. How the idea of ‘freedom’ differs from person to person.
And I also loved how the topic of mental health was handled here. How it was emphasized that love doesn’t automatically make your mental health problems disappear.
It was just a great book overall.
Also, this book was the best out of all the 3 in the series in terms of everything: characterization, romance aspect, dialogue, plot, storytelling, character development, conclusion. And the fact that this book actually delved into the theme of the book, which was ‘luck’ and how it was seen through Greer’s eyes and Alex’s eyes. How the idea of ‘freedom’ differs from person to person.
And I also loved how the topic of mental health was handled here. How it was emphasized that love doesn’t automatically make your mental health problems disappear.
It was just a great book overall.
rmarcin's review against another edition
3.0
Greer met Alex, her friend Kit's brother, a few years earlier. But, Alex was a world famous photographer and traveled the world. Now 2 years later, at Kit's wedding, Alex returns to walk his sister down the aisle. Greer is stressed because she just found out that she is missing an art class required for her graduation. When she sees Alex having a panic attack, she goes to help him.
Alex agrees to help Greer with her photography class, and to stay in town for a while.
Greer is hiding that she suffers from an illness which causes her pain. She finally opens up to Alex about it, but fears that he will feel obligated to stay with her vs. doing the job he loves.
OK ending to the trilogy of 3 friends who won the lottery, and later find love.
Alex agrees to help Greer with her photography class, and to stay in town for a while.
Greer is hiding that she suffers from an illness which causes her pain. She finally opens up to Alex about it, but fears that he will feel obligated to stay with her vs. doing the job he loves.
OK ending to the trilogy of 3 friends who won the lottery, and later find love.
sara_machado's review against another edition
4.0
Third and last book of the Chance of a lifetime series and it was my favorite one.
This book follows Greer story after the lottery prize. We already know she returned to school because she wanted to find freedom, we just didn’t understand yet why was it the only way to get where she needed. Both MC are complex and have experienced challenging and difficult times and their relationship help them navigate through their issues and find a balance between what they enjoy and dislike on themselves.
I wanted to read Alex POV since the first book and it definitely didn’t disappoint.
I was rooting for Greer and Alex since the beginning of the book and, despite knowing there was obviously an HEA, I was aching to see them happy as I couldn’t picture two characters who deserved it more.
With Georgie all along and this serie Kate settled herself as one of my favorite romance authors.
This book follows Greer story after the lottery prize. We already know she returned to school because she wanted to find freedom, we just didn’t understand yet why was it the only way to get where she needed. Both MC are complex and have experienced challenging and difficult times and their relationship help them navigate through their issues and find a balance between what they enjoy and dislike on themselves.
I wanted to read Alex POV since the first book and it definitely didn’t disappoint.
I was rooting for Greer and Alex since the beginning of the book and, despite knowing there was obviously an HEA, I was aching to see them happy as I couldn’t picture two characters who deserved it more.
With Georgie all along and this serie Kate settled herself as one of my favorite romance authors.
guk's review against another edition
5.0
This final book in the series was my favorite because it didn't rely on the usual tropes. Alex (Kit's brother from the first book) is attracted to Greer and their relationship develops in the face of his anxiety issues and her medical concerns. I enjoyed the reappearance of the past characters and like how the partners of Kit and Zoe are present to provide support to Greer and Alex. The family of 3 young women is turning into a support network of 3 fun couples. This series was very enjoyable.
missquiss's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
4.0
A dual POV, best friend's sibling romance with EXCELLENT disability and mental health/therapy rep. This one has been on my TBR for a while and turned out to be my favorite of the series to boot! Highly recommended and great on audio with amazing panic attack and therapy rep (him) and chiari malformation/chronic pain rep (her). Absolutely loved it and can't gush about it enough!
cassandra67b07's review against another edition
4.0
I received an eARC of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review:
I've enjoyed all the books in this series, but I think Kate Clayborn saved the best for last. In the story of Greer and Alex, the after-effects of trauma mark each character, but they are far more than what has happened to them.
I appreciated that Greer was introduced as a person first and not a condition. I got to know her as a complex person before understanding how she got that way. Alex was hyperaware of Greer from the beginning but he begins to see her as someone who sees the entire him and is not trying to trap him or tie him down. Greer is quiet but has no problem giving it right back to him.
Art and service to others were central themes her for both characters although they approached it in different and complementary ways. A beautiful, emotional love story that circled back to family, survival, and finally living a fully human life. I loved their story.
I've enjoyed all the books in this series, but I think Kate Clayborn saved the best for last. In the story of Greer and Alex, the after-effects of trauma mark each character, but they are far more than what has happened to them.
I appreciated that Greer was introduced as a person first and not a condition. I got to know her as a complex person before understanding how she got that way. Alex was hyperaware of Greer from the beginning but he begins to see her as someone who sees the entire him and is not trying to trap him or tie him down. Greer is quiet but has no problem giving it right back to him.
Art and service to others were central themes her for both characters although they approached it in different and complementary ways. A beautiful, emotional love story that circled back to family, survival, and finally living a fully human life. I loved their story.
abderiandumpling's review
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0