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jessicastewart's review against another edition
adventurous
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
5.0
I loved this book, it was so so good. Noah is the sweetest guy and Amelia is the coolest girl, they are amazing! Such a good, lighthearted read :)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia, Death of parent, Grief, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Stalking
peachani's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Classism, Dementia, Sexual content, Infidelity, and Alcohol
dogoodwithbooks's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? No
4.5
This is my first time reading Sarah Adams' work and I got to say that I will be reading more from her in the future.
First in the When in Rome series and loosely inspired by the film, Roman Holiday, mega pop star Amelia Rose (otherwise known as Rae Rose to her millions of fans) escapes under the scrutinizing eye of her manager and winds up having her car break down on the front lawn of Noah Walker in Rome, Kentucky. Reluctantly agreeing to let Amelia to stay in his guest bedroom until Amelia's car gets fixed, what seem to be complete opposites fall for each other and wonder how their relationship can last outside of Rome.
This is a very sweet rom-com and it was such a good book. Yes, while I thought some of the writing felt cheesy at times, Adams' writing allows you stay right into the book and makes it feel like you're right in Rome, Kentucky and all of its' small town charm. Since When in Rome is dual POV, you get to see some solid character development in Amelia and Noah as they learn how to let each other in despite their lives being so different.
One of the things I love about When in Rome is how this is a closed door romance. I honestly prefer closed door romances, and it was nice to see that in this book while also getting to read all the swoon worthy and adorable moments that make up book rom-coms.
Now, if you are looking for a closed-door grumpy x sunshine or celebrity romance, you are going to want to keep an eye out for When in Rome.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy
frantically's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I loved this! Adams has such a nice and easy writing style while still managing to bring across deep and real relationships. There's a great setting and I loved the small-town-vibes. At some points, I couldn't really believe that Amelia was actually this mega-star, she just seemed too normal, if that makes sense? But her and Noah's relationship was still absolutely adorable and I love how they still managed to make it work in the end <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship
Moderate: Classism, Stalking, Cursing, and Gaslighting
Minor: Dementia, Drug abuse, Drug use, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Infidelity
tatyanagraham95_'s review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It was a cute love story. It had a predictable story plot, but overall it was a good book to get me out of a reading slump.
Content Warnings
Minor: Dementia
juliaaaaaa's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
I LOVED THIS BOOK!! i was smiling all the time, they are just so cute. noah is such a cutie potato and i loved the side characters, especially mabel.
if you wanna read a cute and fluffy romance, i definitely recommend this one
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Dementia, and Gaslighting
Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, Animal death, and Cursing
abbypeekreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Gaslighting
Moderate: Cursing, Death of parent, and Dementia
Minor: Infidelity and Sexual content
lindzt18's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia and Death of parent
bessadams's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Alcohol
Moderate: Death of parent, Dementia, and Infidelity
Minor: Sexual content
oceanwriter's review
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
3.5
It’s summer! There’s something about the warmer weather that draws me into romcoms though it’s not my go-to genre. When in Rome has been catching my eye for a couple of months now. Admittedly, I was very disappointed the book wasn’t actually set in Rome, Italy, but it grew on me.
Hardcore Audrey Hepburn fan Amelia ‘Rae’ Rose needs a break from her life in the limelight. Taking a lesson from Princess Ann in Roman Holiday, she sneaks away for a trip to Rome… Sort of. The next best (and drivable) destination is Rome, Kentucky. During this trip she meets Noah, a small-town baker running his grandmother’s pie shop.
Being a fan of Audrey Hepburn myself, I quite enjoyed the references to her and her films. Of course, Roman Holiday is the focus (it’s nice to see this one get a little more credit!). Personally, I would not call this a modern take on the film. Loosely inspired at best. And while yes, I did enjoy the Audrey Hepburn discussions at first, they wore thin by the end. In the age of fandom culture, I didn’t buy Amelia’s fangirling as being any sort of wow factor to anyone. Then again, this is coming from someone who’s been unapologetically a geeky classics fan her entire life.
The book was cute, but definitely not a writing style I seek out. I have another one of Sarah Adam’s books so I still plan on reading more despite it not being my preference. I was looking for a lighthearted and fluffy read and this fit the bill. Ultimately and preferences aside, this was what I was looking to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Alcohol
Moderate: Death of parent, Dementia, and Cursing
Minor: Sexual content and Infidelity