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gracefullypunk's review
5.0
Really, 4.5 because it's annoying to have her use "billionaire boyfriend" every time she discusses the man she falls for. Other than that, this is a cute, smart summer read that doesn't involve a woman compromising her principles. It's unapologetic about it being fun and frothy and it delivers on what it promises.
paperbackseas's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
mariabator's review
3.0
The book was alright but if I were to brief you on the plot I wouldn’t know what to say since not much actually happens. Yet what you think will happen happens in like week and a half. And there is this weird scene about Titanic the film? Idk I was really excited and was expecting something different.
ananascanread's review
4.0
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Smart Girl Summer is the perfect quick read.
Kristin's writing is compelling, charming and witty which made this book super easy to read, I finished it in one sitting.
The setting was great and so were the characters, however I was left wanting a little more depth, specially from the love interest.
Overall, this was a fun read, perfect for the Summer holidays.
Smart Girl Summer is the perfect quick read.
Kristin's writing is compelling, charming and witty which made this book super easy to read, I finished it in one sitting.
The setting was great and so were the characters, however I was left wanting a little more depth, specially from the love interest.
Overall, this was a fun read, perfect for the Summer holidays.
mariviguerreroa's review
challenging
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
stella_and_the_sea's review
3.0
Not yet sure if this is a 3 or 4 star book. RTC
(eARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review :) )
(eARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review :) )
ash48's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
4.25
smalltownbookmom's review
3.0
This book had so much potential!! A fun, billionaire, single Dad travel romance that takes place on a boat around the world as Math PhD student Abby Atkinson spends her summer tutoring a twelve year old girl and falling for her father.
I didn't love the single POV or that it was a closed door romance. The chemistry between the leads just wasn't there for me either. I can handle no on page sex if there's at least some sizzling chemistry but this one just fell flat in my opinion.
I'm usually a big fan of anything narrated by Soneela Nankani but even her voice couldn't save this one. The best part for me was the woman in STEM rep who has to deal with her advisor plagiarizing her work (a very relatable and realistic plot!).
Overall this felt more like a women's fiction book than a romance and was just an okay read for me. Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!
I didn't love the single POV or that it was a closed door romance. The chemistry between the leads just wasn't there for me either. I can handle no on page sex if there's at least some sizzling chemistry but this one just fell flat in my opinion.
I'm usually a big fan of anything narrated by Soneela Nankani but even her voice couldn't save this one. The best part for me was the woman in STEM rep who has to deal with her advisor plagiarizing her work (a very relatable and realistic plot!).
Overall this felt more like a women's fiction book than a romance and was just an okay read for me. Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!
reenaxox's review
2.0
Simple story, nothing to write home about
Listened to this on audiobook, glad I chose this method as I don't think I'd have gotten through it.
Quite a simple storyline I thought it might have had some spice but I was wrong there (sad times) but it was still a nice story. I wish the author could have thought of something new to say rather than repeating "the hairs on the back of my neck stood up" and also repeating "you better me"/"you make me better"
Not a book I'd recommend to any friends as it was 'eh it was alright'
Listened to this on audiobook, glad I chose this method as I don't think I'd have gotten through it.
Quite a simple storyline I thought it might have had some spice but I was wrong there (sad times) but it was still a nice story. I wish the author could have thought of something new to say rather than repeating "the hairs on the back of my neck stood up" and also repeating "you better me"/"you make me better"
Not a book I'd recommend to any friends as it was 'eh it was alright'