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cydneykylie's review against another edition
2.0
the synopsis of this is so dramatic the book itself is underwhelming if this was just marketed as what it is a simple romance then i would have liked it more
lurdes_oliveira's review against another edition
Dnf
This is very boring and unrelatable. The main character is an entitled heiress. The story is very cliché and shallow...
This is very boring and unrelatable. The main character is an entitled heiress. The story is very cliché and shallow...
klonghouse's review against another edition
4.0
It was good...not Light We Lost good but still good. Nina was harder to connect with because she came from such a life of privilege, that it was a little “woe is me.” I’ve lost my dad too, so it made it easier to connect on that level. But I felt that I’ve read other books that make the pain of watching someone die more real. Allen Brennert’s Molokai for example. All in all, it was a good story and a real page turner. It’s fast-paced and I like the short chapters. I still think about the characters from her first book and what they could have done to change their destinies. Not so sure this book will have the same staying power. Will I read her future books? Of course!
ginggercakes's review against another edition
3.0
TW: death, chronic illness, grief
The story of a young woman who after her fathers passing learns who and what she can become to achieve the future she wants for herself. At the beginning the story felt a little bland, but once I got more insight into the MC’s deeper emotions and struggles I really started to cheer for her. Other than seeing the main character evolve and believe in herself, there wasn’t much else to the story, but it was enjoyable all the same.
Our main character is dealing with a lot and through her struggle with grief we see her fully bloom into the person she wants to be instead of a person who others told her she should be. I always like to see this happen with main characters, especially female characters. I like the characters surrounding and supporting our MC through the story, I thought they were helpful for our MC’s journey and they were all stylized well.
The romance felt a little unrealistic but that was probably because it was so fast paced, there was no question about their physical connection but I also thought the characters had strong emotional connections as well - so I enjoyed it well enough.
"I will raise you to be strong, I will raise you to be powerful, I will raise you to be fearless."
The story of a young woman who after her fathers passing learns who and what she can become to achieve the future she wants for herself. At the beginning the story felt a little bland, but once I got more insight into the MC’s deeper emotions and struggles I really started to cheer for her. Other than seeing the main character evolve and believe in herself, there wasn’t much else to the story, but it was enjoyable all the same.
As long as she lived, so did he. He would be alive in her. Every time she folded her laundry, made coffee, celebrated a holiday, took a ski trip, went for a swim, ran a race. And so so much more, he’d always be there - except that he wouldn’t.
Our main character is dealing with a lot and through her struggle with grief we see her fully bloom into the person she wants to be instead of a person who others told her she should be. I always like to see this happen with main characters, especially female characters. I like the characters surrounding and supporting our MC through the story, I thought they were helpful for our MC’s journey and they were all stylized well.
By the laws of probability there had to be at least hundreds if not thousands of people who were going through the same thing at the same time.
The romance felt a little unrealistic but that was probably because it was so fast paced, there was no question about their physical connection but I also thought the characters had strong emotional connections as well - so I enjoyed it well enough.
heather626's review against another edition
4.0
I loved Jill Santopolo's first book. It spoke to me. I did enjoy this book to. Very easy read. I loved the New York location. I felt for Nina. Being an adult sucks sometimes and finding out your father's secrets after his death has to be be terrible.
alana1's review against another edition
3.0
Sort of cliche ... a romance where the girl is picking between the spontaneous guy that makes her feel wild and free or the stable safe adoring guy.
The twist was the author threw in the story of her father who passes and leaves her with secrets and a large inheritance.
It was cute, didn't give me the feels though. It was a solid 3 stars.
The twist was the author threw in the story of her father who passes and leaves her with secrets and a large inheritance.
It was cute, didn't give me the feels though. It was a solid 3 stars.
lopster9's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful love story that also takes place in New York City, just as her first book had. I loved the characters and the trust your instincts-follow your heart-theme of love and relationships.
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.