Reviews

Checking It Twice by Lucy Bexley

walkintime's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

I'm really sad to start off the year with it's book. It's not horrible but it's also not good. I couldn't care for the characters and I didn't really feel the chemistry between them, it all felt very superficial and shallow. I think this story would be better off as a novel instead of a novella because there were some plot openings that were introduced but didn't get fully explored such as Hal's crush on Sacha during high school, Sacha and Hal's relationships with their families, etc. I read this with my soulmate and they mentioned how it felt just like a Christmas Movie, short and ok, and I couldn't agree more. 

wilybooklover's review

lighthearted medium-paced

3.0

A cute Christmas novella! I liked the chaos/order opposites attract pairing and the lack of angst, but I thought the pacing and editing could have been a little better. 

smartie_chan's review

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Injury/Injury detail

alatenightreader's review

2.0

Characters felt flat but enjoyed the Christmas setting.

anotherpaigeturner's review

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

4.0

cleo_reads's review

3.0

3.5 star.

sarah_bell's review

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

josb's review

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Cute low angst opposites romance. It was a relaxing read but without the angst the ending felt quite abrupt. 

If you want a feel good Christmas romance with little stress and tension this might be worth a read.

jcsoccer09's review

lighthearted fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

rickosborne'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? Yes

4.75

Short but sweet.

Tags: #AnxiousDismissivePair #DualPOV #FamilyIssues #SecondChance #StructureMeetsWhimsy #TheDogGetsSkritches #ThirdPersonPOV #VacationTravel #Weddings.