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brownsugarnutmeg's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Death of parent
michbrito's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I read The Bodyguard as my first Katherine Center book and thoroughly enjoyed it. When I saw the opportunity to request an ARC of The Rom-Commers I jumped at the opportunity... and I think I am on the minority side of not liking it.
The premise of the book was the perfect plot for the topic of the book: two screenwriters being paired together to write a rom-com. One of them was never successful in getting their career started and the other is a staple name in the film industry. Emma is the unsuccessful writer who is a teacher and does any writing job her manager sends her in order to stay afloat with her father (who was in a terrible access 10 years ago and has led her to become his caretaker). Charlie is the successful one who writes a script and it becomes gold. He's behind many successful films and doesn't believe in love due to his own failed marriage.
I really wanted to enjoy this but could not get over the main characters, primarily Charlie. Charlie was overly rude towards and behind Emma's back it was concerning. The amount of times that Emma overheard him say she was an unsuccessful screenwriter nobody to literally anyone that would listen was upsetting and yet she never stood up for herself. I get that she's a big fan of his and an admirer but I really wish she would've confronted him about the things he was saying. Also, the third-act breakup was done in such a way that could've been done with communication! These two are well into their late 20s and could've solved everything by simply talking.
With Emma, I felt for her due to the circumstances she was under and the disaster that happened 10 years ago that completely changed the trajectory of her family's lives, however, it was very hot and cold with her. I saw someone pointed out that she witnesses the accident of her parents and then later making a joke about dying on a cliff, and then again with her at the pool and injuring her organs. The incident with her at the pool in the slinky dress was very toxic and I felt like that could've been omitted from the book. And the things she said to her sister were very harsh and I'm kind of glad her sister said what she said.I read The Bodyguard as my first Katherine Center book and thoroughly enjoyed it. When I saw the opportunity to request an ARC of The Rom-Commers I jumped at the opportunity... and I think I am on the minority side of not liking it.
The premise of the book was the perfect plot for the topic of the book: two screenwriters being paired together to write a rom-com. One of them was never successful in getting their career started and the other is a staple name in the film industry. Emma is the unsuccessful writer who is a teacher and does any writing job her manager sends her in order to stay afloat with her father (who was in a terrible access 10 years ago and has led her to become his caretaker). Charlie is the successful one who writes a script and it becomes gold. He's behind many successful films and doesn't believe in love due to his own failed marriage.
I really wanted to enjoy this but could not get over the main characters, primarily Charlie. Charlie was overly rude towards and behind Emma's back it was concerning. The amount of times that Emma overheard him say she was an unsuccessful screenwriter nobody to literally anyone that would listen was upsetting and yet she never stood up for herself. I get that she's a big fan of his and an admirer but I really wish she would've confronted him about the things he was saying. Also, the third-act breakup was done in such a way that could've been done with communication! These two are well into their late 20s and could've solved everything by simply talking.
With Emma, I felt for her due to the circumstances she was under and the disaster that happened 10 years ago that completely changed the trajectory of her family's lives, however, it was very hot and cold with her. I saw someone pointed out that she witnesses the accident of her parents and then later making a joke about dying on a cliff, and then again with her at the pool and injuring her organs. The incident with her at the pool in the slinky dress was very toxic and I felt like that could've been omitted from the book. And the things she said to her sister were very harsh and I'm kind of glad her sister said what she said. I also wish more was done with her hair instead of constantly being negative about it and keeping in a "pom pom" at the nape of her neck or a top knot.
The ending was not my favorite and wish it was different but again, could be for other people! I can say that there were funny moments as well as sweet moments between her and her father. Thank you to St. Martin's Press and netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
The ending was not my favorite and wish it was different but again, could be for other people! I can say that there were funny moments as well as sweet moments between her and her father, and it was a quick read. Thank you to St. Martin's Press and netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
The premise of the book was the perfect plot for the topic of the book: two screenwriters being paired together to write a rom-com. One of them was never successful in getting their career started and the other is a staple name in the film industry. Emma is the unsuccessful writer who is a teacher and does any writing job her manager sends her in order to stay afloat with her father (who was in a terrible access 10 years ago and has led her to become his caretaker). Charlie is the successful one who writes a script and it becomes gold. He's behind many successful films and doesn't believe in love due to his own failed marriage.
I really wanted to enjoy this but could not get over the main characters, primarily Charlie. Charlie was overly rude towards and behind Emma's back it was concerning. The amount of times that Emma overheard him say she was an unsuccessful screenwriter nobody to literally anyone that would listen was upsetting and yet she never stood up for herself. I get that she's a big fan of his and an admirer but I really wish she would've confronted him about the things he was saying. Also, the third-act breakup was done in such a way that could've been done with communication! These two are well into their late 20s and could've solved everything by simply talking.
With Emma, I felt for her due to the circumstances she was under and the disaster that happened 10 years ago that completely changed the trajectory of her family's lives, however, it was very hot and cold with her. I saw someone pointed out that she witnesses the accident of her parents and then later making a joke about dying on a cliff, and then again with her at the pool and injuring her organs. The incident with her at the pool in the slinky dress was very toxic and I felt like that could've been omitted from the book. And the things she said to her sister were very harsh and I'm kind of glad her sister said what she said.I read The Bodyguard as my first Katherine Center book and thoroughly enjoyed it. When I saw the opportunity to request an ARC of The Rom-Commers I jumped at the opportunity... and I think I am on the minority side of not liking it.
The premise of the book was the perfect plot for the topic of the book: two screenwriters being paired together to write a rom-com. One of them was never successful in getting their career started and the other is a staple name in the film industry. Emma is the unsuccessful writer who is a teacher and does any writing job her manager sends her in order to stay afloat with her father (who was in a terrible access 10 years ago and has led her to become his caretaker). Charlie is the successful one who writes a script and it becomes gold. He's behind many successful films and doesn't believe in love due to his own failed marriage.
I really wanted to enjoy this but could not get over the main characters, primarily Charlie. Charlie was overly rude towards and behind Emma's back it was concerning. The amount of times that Emma overheard him say she was an unsuccessful screenwriter nobody to literally anyone that would listen was upsetting and yet she never stood up for herself. I get that she's a big fan of his and an admirer but I really wish she would've confronted him about the things he was saying. Also, the third-act breakup was done in such a way that could've been done with communication! These two are well into their late 20s and could've solved everything by simply talking.
With Emma, I felt for her due to the circumstances she was under and the disaster that happened 10 years ago that completely changed the trajectory of her family's lives, however, it was very hot and cold with her. I saw someone pointed out that she witnesses the accident of her parents and then later making a joke about dying on a cliff, and then again with her at the pool and injuring her organs. The incident with her at the pool in the slinky dress was very toxic and I felt like that could've been omitted from the book. And the things she said to her sister were very harsh and I'm kind of glad her sister said what she said. I also wish more was done with her hair instead of constantly being negative about it and keeping in a "pom pom" at the nape of her neck or a top knot.
The ending was not my favorite and wish it was different but again, could be for other people! I can say that there were funny moments as well as sweet moments between her and her father. Thank you to St. Martin's Press and netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
The ending was not my favorite and wish it was different but again, could be for other people! I can say that there were funny moments as well as sweet moments between her and her father, and it was a quick read. Thank you to St. Martin's Press and netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Medical trauma
Moderate: Car accident and Death of parent
Minor: Toxic relationship and Blood
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