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kerihenson's review against another edition
1.0
really really disappointed in this book.... started out pretty good and I loved that there was going to be a love triangle but with the set up of the story i thought it would be a back and forth love triangle but it wasn’t. SO MUCH MORE could have happened.... there wasn’t even really much of a plot...? The ending was horrible and felt very rushed... i just kept waiting for more to happen but... it never did... there was also NO resolution with the ex boyfriend/childhood best friend and there totally should have been... worst book read in 2019
sbojo32's review against another edition
4.0
I know this book got mixed reviews and many are comparing it to her other book (The Light We Lost). I loved The Light We Lost and I really enjoyed this one as well. They are two different books, and the reader should know that going in. They are not related in any way, and I feel that Santopolo wrote with more emotion in More Than Words.
This book dealt with the loss of a parent, which was beautifully written and described. The way Nina dealt with that was so real. The passages about how she longed for someone to stand with her in the darkness rather than cheer her up resonated with me.
The love triangle was secondary. Sure, it was there, and sure, it was easy to root for one of the guys over the other, but how the rest fell into place was what really made this book for me.
This book dealt with the loss of a parent, which was beautifully written and described. The way Nina dealt with that was so real. The passages about how she longed for someone to stand with her in the darkness rather than cheer her up resonated with me.
The love triangle was secondary. Sure, it was there, and sure, it was easy to root for one of the guys over the other, but how the rest fell into place was what really made this book for me.
bookishlifeofbrie's review against another edition
5.0
More Than Words is a story about loss, love, and figuring out who you really are once the dust settles. Our main character, Nina, is the heir to the Gregory Hotels in NYC, and her entire life has been edited, molded and lived by these hotels. Her father is a well known public figure and the Gregory name must always be in good standing.
Nina loves her father more than words, but Mr Gregory is terminally ill and Nina is forced to confront all that it means to inherit the hotels. Right now though, Nina’s heart lies in politics, where she is a speech writer for Rafael, one of the candidates running for mayor. There’s something about Rafael that makes Nina’s heart race and she starts to question not only what her future holds, but also that of her relationship with her lifelong best friend, and now boyfriend, Tim.
As Nina’s world starts to fall apart, will be able to find a way to live her life for herself, while also honouring the Gregory name? When secrets are uncovered after the death of a loved one, how do you move forward and how do said secrets alter your memories and feelings of the past?
More Than Words was a beautifully written book and I enjoyed it immensely. The character development was great and I really felt like I could picture what life was like for Nina in upscale NYC. I was sad when it ended! I wanted to keep reading about the characters and where their lives were going to go.
elliebeadle's review against another edition
2.0
Ok but not as good as her other one. Could've told you the ending 3 pages in.
knightedbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I think I liked this one better than The Light We Lost. I look forward to reading more of her books.
cristielynn's review against another edition
4.0
✨ Book Review✨
More Than Words by Jill Santopolo
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 (rounded to 4 on Goodreads)
Trigger Warning: This book contains mentions of a parent passing away and dealing with grief.
Read if you like:
-2 love interests/love triangle
-family drama & secrets
-self discovery
-emotional & heart wrenching
-New York socialites/business world
-short chapters
“Something like this,” he said, slowly, “it makes you see the world through a different lens. I think it’s hard not to fall apart when your view of life is shifting.”
I really need to start reading the synopsis before diving into a book
More Than Words by Jill Santopolo
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 (rounded to 4 on Goodreads)
Trigger Warning: This book contains mentions of a parent passing away and dealing with grief.
Read if you like:
-2 love interests/love triangle
-family drama & secrets
-self discovery
-emotional & heart wrenching
-New York socialites/business world
-short chapters
“Something like this,” he said, slowly, “it makes you see the world through a different lens. I think it’s hard not to fall apart when your view of life is shifting.”
I really need to start reading the synopsis before diving into a book
hannahfeng's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.5
karenreads1000s's review against another edition
3.0
Nina, the main character, drove me crazy. Pampered spoiled brat. She was so disappointed in others behavior, but didn't do much work on herself. She should sell the company too. She obviously didn't care about it or she would have been at her Dad's side learning the ropes.
notinjersey's review against another edition
4.0
My book group chose this book for our next discussion and I recently found myself struggling to remember what it was even about. Well, that’s why I take notes right after I finish a book! Nina is an heiress to her father’s company, but she actually wants to work in politics. She’s expected to be with her best friend Tim, but ends up having feelings for her boss, the mayoral candidate for NYC. This was a light read which I’m not sure makes for a great book group discussion, but I’m glad I finally read it! Jill Santopolo has another book out now that I want to get to as well!
mybooksandkidsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
more than words by Jill Santopolo
This one has been on my shelf for a while and I am so happy I finally opened it up. The story is about Nina, the daughter of a hotel owner who has taught her to always present her best and represent their family before thinking of herself. Following his cancer diagnosis, Nina is dealing with finding who she is, taking over the family business and coming to terms with her fathers decisions.
I loved this story! Somehow I connected to the character so much even though we’ve had few similar life experiences. That to me tells me how much I love an author, when I can put myself in another’s shoes so easily.
This book deals with grief in a lot of detail and I loved how it was discussed. I really liked the supporting characters and how they all played a different role in helping or hurting Nina while she healed.
I recommend this one if you are looking for a heart tugging story of resilience and romance.
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This one has been on my shelf for a while and I am so happy I finally opened it up. The story is about Nina, the daughter of a hotel owner who has taught her to always present her best and represent their family before thinking of herself. Following his cancer diagnosis, Nina is dealing with finding who she is, taking over the family business and coming to terms with her fathers decisions.
I loved this story! Somehow I connected to the character so much even though we’ve had few similar life experiences. That to me tells me how much I love an author, when I can put myself in another’s shoes so easily.
This book deals with grief in a lot of detail and I loved how it was discussed. I really liked the supporting characters and how they all played a different role in helping or hurting Nina while she healed.
I recommend this one if you are looking for a heart tugging story of resilience and romance.
#morethanwords #jillsantopolo #jillsantopolobooks #mybooks #books #booksandflowers #bookrecommendations #bookreviews #bookish #morethanwordsjillsantopolo #bookishthoughts #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagrammer #bookreview #yyc #yycreading