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blahlicia's review
4.0
I love a book that has music as a major part of the story, and rockstar romances are def a guilty pleasure for me. I have read...many...some great and some...not so great. This one was a great one - it's also one of the more original ones. First, the characters are a bit older than usual (34 and 37). I really liked this as both characters are very much aware of who they are and what they want out of life. I especially enjoyed Callie, a woman in her 30s who is happily single and childless by choice. That is a rare combination in romance novels. I liked how comfortable she was with her existence, but also the balance and struggles she had with allowing Denver in. It felt very realistic to me.
Another thing that was different was that the book begins 5 years after the band has broken up, so they're not exactly currently living the cliche rock star life that is usually portrayed in these books. And, honestly, the description of the band as like low-key dudes with little social media presence as group was so fun to me because there are definitely bands like that.
But what I really liked was that these two COMMUNICATE. Denver is a very straightforward, guy. Not like in an asshole way but he's gonna say what he's thinking or he's gonna ask the question that needs to be asked, and because of that the book is not overly angsty for no reason. It's like a quiet study of two people who don't necessarily *NEED* to be together but they want to be and they add beauty to each others lives because of that.
Another thing that was different was that the book begins 5 years after the band has broken up, so they're not exactly currently living the cliche rock star life that is usually portrayed in these books. And, honestly, the description of the band as like low-key dudes with little social media presence as group was so fun to me because there are definitely bands like that.
But what I really liked was that these two COMMUNICATE. Denver is a very straightforward, guy. Not like in an asshole way but he's gonna say what he's thinking or he's gonna ask the question that needs to be asked, and because of that the book is not overly angsty for no reason. It's like a quiet study of two people who don't necessarily *NEED* to be together but they want to be and they add beauty to each others lives because of that.
syrinthemermaid's review
4.0
Overall I really enjoyed the book. The only negative thing I have to say is the h was a little whiny and she was so wishy-washy for almost no reason. Other than that it was a really cute story. Denver is definitely a catch.
reese_brunette's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
stef331992's review
emotional
hopeful
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
3.75
reading_rainy's review
4.0
A piano teacher and a rockstar have a one night stand...but it's SO MUCH more than that.
These characters are over 30, know what they want from their lives, and don't have time for trivial. They are little heat seeking missiles of truth, accepting nothing but honest conversations, even if those words might make you uncomfortable.
This author continues to wow me with her depth of emotions, her character's genuine and heartfelt conversations, and the introspection!! There was nothing surface level in this story.
I will admit I had a hard time warming up to Callie. I didn't understand her hesitation and her fears, but the author wrote her in such a way that after a while I got it.
The ending is quite abrupt, more like a HFN than a HEA. It left me feeling like I missed out on a huge chunk of their lives. Although it sounds like there might be a couple chapters with this couple in the next book, so I'm looking forward to that.
These characters are over 30, know what they want from their lives, and don't have time for trivial. They are little heat seeking missiles of truth, accepting nothing but honest conversations, even if those words might make you uncomfortable.
This author continues to wow me with her depth of emotions, her character's genuine and heartfelt conversations, and the introspection!! There was nothing surface level in this story.
I will admit I had a hard time warming up to Callie. I didn't understand her hesitation and her fears, but the author wrote her in such a way that after a while I got it.
Sure, I was lonely sometimes, but I could give myself an orgasm and I didn’t have to pick up anyone’s socks. I figured when I got old and spinster-y enough, I’d find a man who was equally old and spinster-y, and he’d sit and read books while I played piano and we would get even older together.And Denver? Raw and sensitive. Like most artists, he FEELS so deeply.
When I walked onstage every night, I breathed everything out—the pain, the fear, the love, the lust, the anguish. It all came out in the music.This story wasn't perfect. It felt at times they were parts of the book that I missed out on, like I somehow skipped a few pages while reading. But overall, it was a soulful, heartfelt, deep dive into two vulnerable characters.
The ending is quite abrupt, more like a HFN than a HEA. It left me feeling like I missed out on a huge chunk of their lives. Although it sounds like there might be a couple chapters with this couple in the next book, so I'm looking forward to that.
toowickedfox's review
2.0
2.5 stars
This book literally ended on a cliffhanger and I'm confused because 1) there are so many things left unresolved between the couple here, 2) not even an epilogue or novella that could settle said unresolved things, 3) the second book is about a different couple. So, um, how am I supposed to deal with this?
Aside from that, I really didn't like the heroine here, not because she was bad per se, there just wasn't a lot to her character for me. She felt very two-dimensional. I both get why and don't get why she has reservations about dating her rockstar lead singer boyfriend but seriously, the hero deserved better.
Read the VIP Series by Kristen Callihan instead.
This book literally ended on a cliffhanger and I'm confused because 1) there are so many things left unresolved between the couple here, 2) not even an epilogue or novella that could settle said unresolved things, 3) the second book is about a different couple. So, um, how am I supposed to deal with this?
Aside from that, I really didn't like the heroine here, not because she was bad per se, there just wasn't a lot to her character for me. She felt very two-dimensional. I both get why and don't get why she has reservations about dating her rockstar lead singer boyfriend but seriously, the hero deserved better.
Read the VIP Series by Kristen Callihan instead.
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