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hirvimaki's review
2.0
Sadly a DNF for me. I tired, I really tried. It was just...boring. A wonderful premise, great title, beautiful cover art. And that's where it stopped. I had no investment at all in the characters and what they did or didn't do.
clairebeedee's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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? No
3.5
Good build up but disappointing wrap up right at the end.
askelizabeth's review against another edition
It didn’t keep my attention. Maybe I’ll try to read it again another time.
ailbhem's review
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
bookph1le's review against another edition
2.0
This book was okay. The first couple of chapters really grabbed me, but then Liv's behavior became weird and borderline obsessive. I also found her husband really off-putting because he diminishes her so much, and I kept wondering why her sons, both of whom are grown men, seemed utterly incapable of taking care of themselves. I also didn't find the book within a book very compelling.
baa_baa77's review
3.0
I love Phaedra Patrick and really wanted to love this book. And I was interested in the story so 3 stars it is. But the characters were all flat and boring, like cardboard cutouts of a good character. Which was off putting in a book centered around an author and her beloved character. I wanted more whimsy and love and joy. Instead Liv and Essie and Georgia & everyone just left me feeling defeated and depressed.
kirsto515's review
hopeful
reflective
4.0
Sweet. Light. English cleaner works for famous author. Comes in to herself. Good mystery.