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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
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:
Yes
Really solid - more like 4.5 stars. This is a charming contemporary British romance with a fangirl comic-writing heroine. The external conflicts were perhaps a bit melodramatic, but well-told and compelling, and I appreciated that the main characters did their best to be kind to each other at all times.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
With all of the hype that Talia Hibbert has been getting, I decided to pick this book up without knowing too much about it. Even though it isn't a new favorite book for me, I still enjoyed this read. There were funny moments and a bit of a mystery about Ruth throughout probably a bit over half of the book, which I enjoyed.
I liked that there's a whole plot that was happening aside from the romance. The characters felt originals and I enjoyed seeing Ruth develop and start standing out for herself. Also, I liked that Ruth wasn't a damsel in distress and she always knew how to handle herself, even if it wasn't in the best way. I tend to always relate to the characters who are pushing people away because they were hurt or because they're dealing with an insecurity or some kind of guilt, and the same happened to me with Ruth.
Now, to the things that I didn't like. It felt like Ruth and Evan started liking each other and being insanley attracted to each other very quickly, but maybe the time aspect wasn't clear enough for me. I wish we could have seen more of their discussions about comics because it was one of the things that brought them together but then it wasn't mentined anymore. And they were kind of going in circles with
It felt to me like Evan's side plots were kind of left out towards the end, which is a shame because he has interesting aspects to his character that I'd liked to see explored more.
There are other things but I can't really put my finger on them so I'll leave it at that. I heard that you can tell how Talia Hibbert's writing improved and developed, so I definitley can't wait to pick up the Brown sisters trilogy.
I liked that there's a whole plot that was happening aside from the romance. The characters felt originals and I enjoyed seeing Ruth develop and start standing out for herself. Also, I liked that Ruth wasn't a damsel in distress and she always knew how to handle herself, even if it wasn't in the best way. I tend to always relate to the characters who are pushing people away because they were hurt or because they're dealing with an insecurity or some kind of guilt, and the same happened to me with Ruth.
Now, to the things that I didn't like. It felt like Ruth and Evan started liking each other and being insanley attracted to each other very quickly, but maybe the time aspect wasn't clear enough for me. I wish we could have seen more of their discussions about comics because it was one of the things that brought them together but then it wasn't mentined anymore. And they were kind of going in circles with
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the almost having sex but then stopping and arguing, which was getting a bit frustrating.It felt to me like Evan's side plots were kind of left out towards the end, which is a shame because he has interesting aspects to his character that I'd liked to see explored more.
There are other things but I can't really put my finger on them so I'll leave it at that. I heard that you can tell how Talia Hibbert's writing improved and developed, so I definitley can't wait to pick up the Brown sisters trilogy.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
this is my favorite in the series because i, like ruth, worship pajamas.
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
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:
Yes
It was funny, it was modern (for 2020) and it was enlightening. I dove right into the life of an autistic character and her caring boyfriend. Well written, steamy and fun. I like it.