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annag77's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Why why WHY do I keep reading these hyped up books that are just not for me?
Honestly, I didn’t even like any of the main characters and the whole synopsis just seemed improbable from the startA no-name screenwriter assisting a seasoned, award winning screenwriter, who he has never met. Yeah…right. Not to mention living with him, again- a complete stranger?! I can only let so many things “go” Then there’s the grumpy/sunshine trope which I despise and the “forced proximity” trope that I’m iffy on.
But I decided to read on anyways since I kept seeing other people reading it (I know, I know).
As I mentioned I wasn’t a big fan of the characters, except her dad and sister. Charlie was just mean and Emma just kept taking it (although I can kind of under$tand why.
With that said, I might give Katherine Center one more chance because Hello Stranger was a nice book and there was some cute humor in these stories.
Honestly, I didn’t even like any of the main characters and the whole synopsis just seemed improbable from the start
But I decided to read on anyways since I kept seeing other people reading it (I know, I know).
As I mentioned I wasn’t a big fan of the characters, except her dad and sister. Charlie was just mean and Emma just kept taking it (although I can kind of under$tand why.
With that said, I might give Katherine Center one more chance because Hello Stranger was a nice book and there was some cute humor in these stories.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, Medical content, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Death of parent
rachminick's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
“It’s all about the details you notice and the joys you savor and the hope you refuse to give up on.” There are many great quotable lines in this book!
Emma and Charlie are both broken people who develop a friendship and eventual relationship through the common trope of forced proximity. The way the characters continue to carry baggage from past trauma leading to the eventual conflict led to me feeling a little frustrated and disappointed toward the end of the story. However, the earlier steps taken toward growth by each character and the banter between them kept me invested in the love story.
I love a story that includes lovable side-characters and this has a mix of easy to love and easy to hate side characters.
Emma’s father is a lovely example of overcoming and one of my favorite quotes from him: "Whatever story you tell yourself about your life, that's the one that'll be true."
I absolutely loved the audiobook and found it an easy and engaging listen. Patti Murin’s performance lends a lot to the story giving each character a distinctive voice.
A great big thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the audiobook ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, and Toxic friendship
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