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alli4byu's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Infidelity, and Cursing
Minor: Sexual content and Alcoholism
daisy1_f's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
5.0
Loved this book so much, finishing it felt like getting a hug 🥰
Content Warnings
Minor: Dementia, Grief, and Death of parent
whackettreading's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia and Grief
jadehusdanhicks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A wonderful book about escaping from reality for a famous pop star who’s burnt out. Wanting to go to Rome she settled for the next best thing, Rome, Kentucky.
When the car burns out in Noah’s yard begins a fiery slow ish burn love story.
Both riddled with trust issues and having lived very different lives this story sees them work through and overcome that. Bond with family and battle their issues with each others support.
When the car burns out in Noah’s yard begins a fiery slow ish burn love story.
Both riddled with trust issues and having lived very different lives this story sees them work through and overcome that. Bond with family and battle their issues with each others support.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Cursing, Grief, Toxic friendship, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
kshertz's review
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
4.0
It’s adorable. It’s the classic romance, not totally realistic but satisfying. A famous singer falling for a small town boy. Not enough smut for me but there were some ups and downs that were so fantastic.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Grief
decklededgess's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
trigger warnings: emotional abuse and manipulation, alcohol, anxiety, stalking mention, abandonment, infidelity
The second Noah started describing Amelia from his POV my brain said late Red-early 1989 era Taylor Swift so I was already sus of this book but the vibes were giving soft romance so I trusted that to carry me through. And frankly it was the only thing that carried me through the book at certain points.
There was no smut. Fine okay I can deal. The greater cast of characters in this small town were nosy and invasive as well, like to the point of me wanting to spray them in the face with a bottle and tell them to mind their own damn business. Can also deal bc they're not the main part of the story and to some that's the charm. Not my thing but okay.
Then came the liberal use of male and female as adjectives. Noah in all his maleness and Amelia in all her femininity and curves. A leather chair was described as masculine. Noah couldn't admit his eyes were tearing up, no it was voluntary eye watering. Aren't we past the point of aggressively hammering on the gender binary? Adjectives beyond masculine and feminine exist. Use them. I'm tired of having to fight through m/f books where the author is desperate for everyone to know their characters are CIS and HET. It's transphobic and alienating. Not to mention also fatphobic because for some reason masculinity is cut muscles and femininity is generous but shapely curves only. End it.
The thing that irritated me the most was that one of Noah's sisters was keeping tally of her siblings swearing because "at least one of us has to make it through the gates of heaven" (im paraphrasing). Admittedly that's not a big issue but paired with the masculine feminine bit I was really not in the fucking mood.
The best moments of this book were when Noah and Amelia were alone or interacting with each other while things happened around them. Their chemistry was off the charts and the way the author managed to create a private bubble for them despite everyone being in their goddamn business was really well done. The tenderness and affection that they shared was really adorable and what allowed me to believe that they fell in love despite the short timeline.
Honestly the romance was so good it kept this book from a 2 star rating. I hope the author cuts the shit in later books. No doubt Noah's siblings are likely next in line if this is turning into a series so I hope some things get updated before they're published.
The second Noah started describing Amelia from his POV my brain said late Red-early 1989 era Taylor Swift so I was already sus of this book but the vibes were giving soft romance so I trusted that to carry me through. And frankly it was the only thing that carried me through the book at certain points.
There was no smut. Fine okay I can deal. The greater cast of characters in this small town were nosy and invasive as well, like to the point of me wanting to spray them in the face with a bottle and tell them to mind their own damn business. Can also deal bc they're not the main part of the story and to some that's the charm. Not my thing but okay.
Then came the liberal use of male and female as adjectives. Noah in all his maleness and Amelia in all her femininity and curves. A leather chair was described as masculine. Noah couldn't admit his eyes were tearing up, no it was voluntary eye watering. Aren't we past the point of aggressively hammering on the gender binary? Adjectives beyond masculine and feminine exist. Use them. I'm tired of having to fight through m/f books where the author is desperate for everyone to know their characters are CIS and HET. It's transphobic and alienating. Not to mention also fatphobic because for some reason masculinity is cut muscles and femininity is generous but shapely curves only. End it.
The thing that irritated me the most was that one of Noah's sisters was keeping tally of her siblings swearing because "at least one of us has to make it through the gates of heaven" (im paraphrasing). Admittedly that's not a big issue but paired with the masculine feminine bit I was really not in the fucking mood.
The best moments of this book were when Noah and Amelia were alone or interacting with each other while things happened around them. Their chemistry was off the charts and the way the author managed to create a private bubble for them despite everyone being in their goddamn business was really well done. The tenderness and affection that they shared was really adorable and what allowed me to believe that they fell in love despite the short timeline.
Honestly the romance was so good it kept this book from a 2 star rating. I hope the author cuts the shit in later books. No doubt Noah's siblings are likely next in line if this is turning into a series so I hope some things get updated before they're published.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Death of parent, Drug use, Infidelity, Medical content, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
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