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arclvscats08's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
chris_tina_87's review against another edition
The dream sequences in this audiobook narration had a haze underneath and my brain couldn’t deal with it. It took me 30 tries to get through the first sequence and I can’t do this for another 15 hours. Story might be great, but this narration‘s sound effects aren’t for me
thecosylibrary's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this one from Giovanni Fletcher. A great feel good book about following your heart and dreams! A book I never I never wanted to put down.
tillyjournals's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Sarah is working as a PA in a television studio but wants to move up the ranks. She is still very close with her university friends including her ex boyfriend who suddenly left her for 'perfect Lexie', but is still cross and upset by this two years later. She starts having romantic dreams about an old friend who then reappears in her life. Will real Brett live up to dream Brett?
Honestly this was fine, but I wanted so much more from it. The first half of the book I found Sarah really annoying going on about how Dan left her, I get that she hadn't had closure but she also didn't have to pretend that everything was fine immediately after the breakup. I found her attitude to Lexie really unfair and at times she was really self centred despite the book saying multiple times what a good friend she was. She did improve as the book went on, but I also hate the idea that she only got over Dan when another guy was on the scene.
Brett was perfectly fine as a love interest but there are not many guys who would be rejected multiple times and still ask someone out again and again.
Honestly I cared more about the side characters than Sarah and Brett and found their relationships and situations a lot more heartfelt which kinda saved this for me.
I get that the dreams were kinda central to the plot but also I got bored of them. Fletcher did a good job of describing the both bizarrity and mundaneness of dreams but after about half way through they started to annoy me and I wouldn't really pay attention to them.
Overall it was a fine read but it was nothing special to me, and I'd prefer more likable protagonists.
Honestly this was fine, but I wanted so much more from it. The first half of the book I found Sarah really annoying going on about how Dan left her, I get that she hadn't had closure but she also didn't have to pretend that everything was fine immediately after the breakup. I found her attitude to Lexie really unfair and at times she was really self centred despite the book saying multiple times what a good friend she was. She did improve as the book went on, but I also hate the idea that she only got over Dan when another guy was on the scene.
Brett was perfectly fine as a love interest but there are not many guys who would be rejected multiple times and still ask someone out again and again.
Honestly I cared more about the side characters than Sarah and Brett and found their relationships and situations a lot more heartfelt which kinda saved this for me.
I get that the dreams were kinda central to the plot but also I got bored of them. Fletcher did a good job of describing the both bizarrity and mundaneness of dreams but after about half way through they started to annoy me and I wouldn't really pay attention to them.
Overall it was a fine read but it was nothing special to me, and I'd prefer more likable protagonists.
janaybrazier's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. I read it in two days and, just like with Billy & Me, it had me hooked on the main character and her love interest, desperately wanting them to get together. The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 was that I would have liked more after the final chapter, even if it was just a short epilogue. I need more details about what happens next. Overall, this book had me hooked and it had me laughing on numerous occasions.
meeks3's review against another edition
3.0
Having only known Giovanna Fletcher from her public persona (and thinking she's a lovely woman - seriously, follow her on Instagram because she's delightful) I did not know what to expect from her as an author. I hate to be so cynical, but I could not help but wonder if she was actually a good writer or if this was a case of a celebrity getting a book deal because they are a celebrity. Luckily for all of us she is a talented author. I found myself quickly drawn into the story, intrigued by the different characters, and the dynamics between them.
I like stories where women either are strong individuals or learn how to be strong individuals. Sarah, the protagonist, falls into the latter category. Sarah is an empathetic woman who while at times is unsure of herself often put others ahead of herself. I mean, her long-term boyfriend dumped her for another woman and instead of causing problems for the friend group she goes through her "period of mourning" and then puts on a happy face to not make her friends feel uncomfortable. Obviously Sarah needed to rage some, but I like that she's kindhearted. What prevented Sarah's character from turning into a pathetic individual is that she eventually talks to Dan, works through her issues, and becomes more assertive in her professional life.
My one critique of the story is that I wish Sarah would have told Brett about her dreams. Yes it would be totally bonkers to tell a guy that prior to him coming back into your life you started having dreams about him, but Brett is the guy that would have accepted/appreciated it. He saw him being hired on at the same company as Sarah as fate bringing the two of them back together so he could finally have a shot with her. I think he would have loved hearing that some part of Sarah was subconsciously drawn to him too. Plus it would have been highly entertaining to watch Sarah embarrassingly stumble her way through that conversation.
I like stories where women either are strong individuals or learn how to be strong individuals. Sarah, the protagonist, falls into the latter category. Sarah is an empathetic woman who while at times is unsure of herself often put others ahead of herself. I mean, her long-term boyfriend dumped her for another woman and instead of causing problems for the friend group she goes through her "period of mourning" and then puts on a happy face to not make her friends feel uncomfortable. Obviously Sarah needed to rage some, but I like that she's kindhearted. What prevented Sarah's character from turning into a pathetic individual is that she eventually talks to Dan, works through her issues, and becomes more assertive in her professional life.
My one critique of the story is that I wish Sarah would have told Brett about her dreams. Yes it would be totally bonkers to tell a guy that prior to him coming back into your life you started having dreams about him, but Brett is the guy that would have accepted/appreciated it. He saw him being hired on at the same company as Sarah as fate bringing the two of them back together so he could finally have a shot with her. I think he would have loved hearing that some part of Sarah was subconsciously drawn to him too. Plus it would have been highly entertaining to watch Sarah embarrassingly stumble her way through that conversation.
sprockette's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
hayley_rose'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A beautifully well written story that draws you in, makes you laugh and cry, which was also a struggle to put down!!