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addy_lynn2007's review
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
anajuliamde's review against another edition
4.0
parts of it were kind of unbearable but the end was too cute
lbarsk's review against another edition
5.0
WHEW I enjoyed the hell outta THIS! Just the right balance between resolvable conflict and reasonable storytelling, a hot romance (even if straight, sadly), and AN EPILOGUE that didn't feel corny. Ten outta ten would recommend. I'm excited for the next two books set in this world!
readwithkiekie's review
5.0
4.5 Stars
I've been in such a depressive funk lately and decided to pick this up on a whim and I am so glad that I did. I was so charmed by the book, I loved the renaissance faire setting and I really enjoyed seeing Emily and Simon's wall breaking down. Overall it was a really solid book, I will mention that there seemed to be little diversity though and I think that could hurt the other books in the series.
I've been in such a depressive funk lately and decided to pick this up on a whim and I am so glad that I did. I was so charmed by the book, I loved the renaissance faire setting and I really enjoyed seeing Emily and Simon's wall breaking down. Overall it was a really solid book, I will mention that there seemed to be little diversity though and I think that could hurt the other books in the series.
whitneyautumn's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Exactly the lighthearted romance I was looking for after some very emotionally heavy fantasy reads. So cute! Simon is modern day book boyfriend material. Can’t wait to read the rest of this series.
kiwisandtea'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? No
4.0
thephdivabooks's review against another edition
5.0
“I didn’t choose the wench life, the wench life chose me.”
If those aren’t outstanding opening lines for a book, I don’t know what are!
Well Met had me hooked from that first page. I found it funny, light, filled with great characters, unique, and heart-warming. A perfect weekend read!
About the Book
When Emily’s sister April gets in a car accident and Emily is dumped by her long-time boyfriend, she relocates to the tiny, adorable town of Willow Creek to help her sister out and care for her teenage niece Caitlyn. But she soon finds herself roped into volunteering with her niece at the local Renaissance Faire—something Emily hadn’t bargained on when she accepted the job.
Local brooding high school teacher Simon run’s the faire nearly on his own. The faire was something started by his brother Sean, and now it is Simon’s legacy to continue to keep it going. Simon and Emily couldn’t be more at odds. He certainly doesn’t appreciate Emily’s lackluster Faire name (Emma), her Shakespearean conspiracy theories, or her efforts to spruce up the Faire.
But once the faire kicks off and Emily is in her sexy tavern wench costume, Simon is a different story. In his pirate costume, he brazenly flirts with Emily/Emma, getting her more hot and bothered than the corset that is slowly constricting her mid-section.
As the summer goes on, Emily becomes more attached to Willow Creek. She isn’t sure where she’ll go next, but she can’t help but feel that maybe there is a future for her in Willow Creek and with Simon afterall…
Reflection
I’m a big Shakespeare fan, so I was really excited for the theme of this book! I’m not someone who personally goes to Renaissance Faires (though I do think they would be fun!), but I love the idea of them. In Well Met, the Renaissance Faire works so well because the whole town supports it. If you are someone who loves small towns, I think you’ll be charmed by this book! There’s really nothing like the support small towns show one another.
Emily is amazing! I found her to be that perfect mix of relatable, strong, and humorous. She had a rough break in her last relationship, and I got up in my feels more than once as she worked through the pain that relationship caused her. I also thought it was a sign of how mentally healthy she is that she let herself feel and acknowledge that pain and work through it. She really caught a tough break there, and I was just so filled with happiness seeing her heal and find a new home and friends, reconnect with her sister, and discover herself.
Simon is an outstanding character as well! It will take a bit for you to get to know him, because the book is narrated by Emily and told through her eyes. It was the perfect way to write it because you saw him the way Emily did—difficult at first and no comparison to the heavily-muscled Mitch, but then as you learn more about him and his life, he becomes this complex and dynamic person.
I could go on about how many characters I loved, there is a fantastic cast in this book. I do want to mention how much I enjoyed seeing the relationship between Emily and her sister April develop across the book. I loved the way April helped Emily as much as Emily helped April. A beautiful sister relationship!
Jen DeLuca, if you are reading this review, please give us a sequel featuring a romance for April, Stacey, or Chris! The people (meaning me) want to know that they find happiness! Especially April…there’s a backstory there and I want to know it!
Thank you to Berkley for my copy. Opinions are my own.
If those aren’t outstanding opening lines for a book, I don’t know what are!
Well Met had me hooked from that first page. I found it funny, light, filled with great characters, unique, and heart-warming. A perfect weekend read!
About the Book
When Emily’s sister April gets in a car accident and Emily is dumped by her long-time boyfriend, she relocates to the tiny, adorable town of Willow Creek to help her sister out and care for her teenage niece Caitlyn. But she soon finds herself roped into volunteering with her niece at the local Renaissance Faire—something Emily hadn’t bargained on when she accepted the job.
Local brooding high school teacher Simon run’s the faire nearly on his own. The faire was something started by his brother Sean, and now it is Simon’s legacy to continue to keep it going. Simon and Emily couldn’t be more at odds. He certainly doesn’t appreciate Emily’s lackluster Faire name (Emma), her Shakespearean conspiracy theories, or her efforts to spruce up the Faire.
But once the faire kicks off and Emily is in her sexy tavern wench costume, Simon is a different story. In his pirate costume, he brazenly flirts with Emily/Emma, getting her more hot and bothered than the corset that is slowly constricting her mid-section.
As the summer goes on, Emily becomes more attached to Willow Creek. She isn’t sure where she’ll go next, but she can’t help but feel that maybe there is a future for her in Willow Creek and with Simon afterall…
Reflection
I’m a big Shakespeare fan, so I was really excited for the theme of this book! I’m not someone who personally goes to Renaissance Faires (though I do think they would be fun!), but I love the idea of them. In Well Met, the Renaissance Faire works so well because the whole town supports it. If you are someone who loves small towns, I think you’ll be charmed by this book! There’s really nothing like the support small towns show one another.
Emily is amazing! I found her to be that perfect mix of relatable, strong, and humorous. She had a rough break in her last relationship, and I got up in my feels more than once as she worked through the pain that relationship caused her. I also thought it was a sign of how mentally healthy she is that she let herself feel and acknowledge that pain and work through it. She really caught a tough break there, and I was just so filled with happiness seeing her heal and find a new home and friends, reconnect with her sister, and discover herself.
Simon is an outstanding character as well! It will take a bit for you to get to know him, because the book is narrated by Emily and told through her eyes. It was the perfect way to write it because you saw him the way Emily did—difficult at first and no comparison to the heavily-muscled Mitch, but then as you learn more about him and his life, he becomes this complex and dynamic person.
I could go on about how many characters I loved, there is a fantastic cast in this book. I do want to mention how much I enjoyed seeing the relationship between Emily and her sister April develop across the book. I loved the way April helped Emily as much as Emily helped April. A beautiful sister relationship!
Jen DeLuca, if you are reading this review, please give us a sequel featuring a romance for April, Stacey, or Chris! The people (meaning me) want to know that they find happiness! Especially April…there’s a backstory there and I want to know it!
Thank you to Berkley for my copy. Opinions are my own.
yarn_chicken's review against another edition
3.0
I'd give this one 3.5 stars. It was frustrating that the main characters were so poor at communicating but it was a pleasant and enjoyable easy read.
nandaisreading's review against another edition
5.0
I loved it. Can't wait to read the next books of the other characters!