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3.33 AVERAGE
3.33 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
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
Me parece, con diferencia, el peor de los tres. Podían perfectamente ser 2⭐️, pero le tengo demasiado cariño a la saga, a River, Hollyn, Dax y Mercy como para ponerle menos. Y tampoco es que sea un mal libro, pero creo que no está bien planteado.
Primero porque, Jade, querida, puedes llamarlo como quieras, excusarte como quieras o ponerte como quieras, pero sí cometes infidelidad emocional. De hecho, es toda la trama del libro: Jade está prometida con un imbécil que pasa de ella y, en lugar de hablar con él y comunicarle sus preocupaciones, simplemente comienza a salir sibilinamente con otro chico (nuestro River). No solo tarda una eternidad (literalmente todo el libro) en dejar al susodicho, sino que se pasa toda la novela en modo plañidera pero, eso sí, sin comunicarle nada a Conner. Que es una escoria de persona, I know, pero ella tampoco es que actúe mucho mejor.
Creo que, en relación a esto, el principal problema del libro es Jade. Resulta una protagonista demasiado plana y demasiado idiota. Plana porque tiene dos unidades de características: está muy buena y tiene un prometido mierda. E idiota porque actúa toda la novela con la madurez emocional de una adolescente de 15 años. No he conectado con ella en ningún momento, y eso es un problema.
Además, he echado muchísimo en falta la presencia de Dax, Hollyn y Mercy en la novela. Entiendo que River tiene que ser la estrella del show y, por tanto, ellos han de dar un paso atrás, pero de dar un paso atrás a aparecer un par de veces hay un trecho. Hollyn es su hermana, muy cercana a él, además; Dax, su mejor amigo y Mercy su otra cuasi hermana y ex compañera de piso. Hollyn y Dax son las personas más importantes de la vida de River, como sabemos por los dos libros anteriores, de manera que, llámame loca, pero deberían ser personajes secundarios de esta historia, no "special guests". Insisto, lo entiendo: no pueden robarse el show. Pero, hombre...no es verosímil que tengan tan poquísimo peso en la novela, o lo que es lo mismo, en la vida de River.
En general, creo que es un libro aburrido, debido principalmente a una trama muy previsible que no se suple con la fuerza de los personajes: el brillo de River está apagado por la pobreza del carácter de Jade. A la novela le falta la chispa de las anteriores, lo genuinos que eran sus personajes, lo adorable de sus historias. Aquí, nada de ello está.
Con todo, los voy a echar mucho de menos y pienso seguir leyendo a la autora, que creo, de verdad, que hace comedias románticas bien bonitas
Primero porque, Jade, querida, puedes llamarlo como quieras, excusarte como quieras o ponerte como quieras, pero sí cometes infidelidad emocional. De hecho, es toda la trama del libro: Jade está prometida con un imbécil que pasa de ella y, en lugar de hablar con él y comunicarle sus preocupaciones, simplemente comienza a salir sibilinamente con otro chico (nuestro River). No solo tarda una eternidad (literalmente todo el libro) en dejar al susodicho, sino que se pasa toda la novela en modo plañidera pero, eso sí, sin comunicarle nada a Conner. Que es una escoria de persona, I know, pero ella tampoco es que actúe mucho mejor.
Creo que, en relación a esto, el principal problema del libro es Jade. Resulta una protagonista demasiado plana y demasiado idiota. Plana porque tiene dos unidades de características: está muy buena y tiene un prometido mierda. E idiota porque actúa toda la novela con la madurez emocional de una adolescente de 15 años. No he conectado con ella en ningún momento, y eso es un problema.
Además, he echado muchísimo en falta la presencia de Dax, Hollyn y Mercy en la novela. Entiendo que River tiene que ser la estrella del show y, por tanto, ellos han de dar un paso atrás, pero de dar un paso atrás a aparecer un par de veces hay un trecho. Hollyn es su hermana, muy cercana a él, además; Dax, su mejor amigo y Mercy su otra cuasi hermana y ex compañera de piso. Hollyn y Dax son las personas más importantes de la vida de River, como sabemos por los dos libros anteriores, de manera que, llámame loca, pero deberían ser personajes secundarios de esta historia, no "special guests". Insisto, lo entiendo: no pueden robarse el show. Pero, hombre...no es verosímil que tengan tan poquísimo peso en la novela, o lo que es lo mismo, en la vida de River.
En general, creo que es un libro aburrido, debido principalmente a una trama muy previsible que no se suple con la fuerza de los personajes: el brillo de River está apagado por la pobreza del carácter de Jade. A la novela le falta la chispa de las anteriores, lo genuinos que eran sus personajes, lo adorable de sus historias. Aquí, nada de ello está.
Con todo, los voy a echar mucho de menos y pienso seguir leyendo a la autora, que creo, de verdad, que hace comedias románticas bien bonitas
2.5 ⭐
I believe this book had the potential to be so much more. Cute premise. The characters just seemed so immature. Even though Jade said it was easy to talk to River, their dialog didn’t flow. I had to pick the book up a few different times to finish it. While I did find it cute toward the end, it was not my thing. If you enjoy adolescent humor and loved the show Friends, you’ll probably enjoy this sweet, fluffy story.
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this complimentary ARC. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I believe this book had the potential to be so much more. Cute premise. The characters just seemed so immature. Even though Jade said it was easy to talk to River, their dialog didn’t flow. I had to pick the book up a few different times to finish it. While I did find it cute toward the end, it was not my thing. If you enjoy adolescent humor and loved the show Friends, you’ll probably enjoy this sweet, fluffy story.
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this complimentary ARC. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I adore Aimee Brown's endearing characters and winning love stories. I laughed through the entire book.
From the impromptu marriage proposal from the douche canoe at Chuckie Cheese to the unromantic anti-dating misadventures between two people meant for each other, this romantic comedy kept me smiling and cheering for a happy ending.
Jade Monroe is engaged to Conner, the man of her dreams (or so she thinks) who she has known for all of two months while he was on break from college. Now he's moved back East to study to be a doctor with an occasional text filled with unmeaningful emojis. And did I say, he didn't give her a ring? Needless to say, Jade's friends and family are not his fans. Especially the funny and sexy River Matthews who is bewitched by the beautiful hula bartender at the local Tiki bar and plans to woo her away from the obnoxious and douchey Connor. Connor actually asked River to keep an eye on her and text him if she has real issues. WTF? No way, Dude. Jade is out of Connor's league and River is going to prove it.
Jade needs a fun platonic friend to hang out with and cheer her up and River is just the ticket. Call it unromantic anti-dating. Yeah, that goes as planned. NOT! I love Jade and River. They get each other. They have so much in common. River's dope fashion sense and charming and witty personality are a great compliment to Jade's kindness and cheery disposition. Their extremely funny banter alone is a reason to pick up this book. Add in Jade's roommate Spike, the insulting Congo African gray parrot, the coronary express debacle, River's tribute to one of my favorite movies, "Say Anything", and I was sold. The vibe is right with these two and if anyone deserves a happy ending, it's them.
The friends and family of Jade and River are weird, loving, and outrageously funny doling out good advice and much love for the couple. My favorite part is their words describing the repulsive Connor which are on point! Douche canoe, c@#k-monger, tool, and River's nickname for him "Corndog". LOL
Pick up this remarkably funny and delightful book filled with heart and true love. It's going on my favorite books list.
Thank you to Ms. Brown for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.
From the impromptu marriage proposal from the douche canoe at Chuckie Cheese to the unromantic anti-dating misadventures between two people meant for each other, this romantic comedy kept me smiling and cheering for a happy ending.
Jade Monroe is engaged to Conner, the man of her dreams (or so she thinks) who she has known for all of two months while he was on break from college. Now he's moved back East to study to be a doctor with an occasional text filled with unmeaningful emojis. And did I say, he didn't give her a ring? Needless to say, Jade's friends and family are not his fans. Especially the funny and sexy River Matthews who is bewitched by the beautiful hula bartender at the local Tiki bar and plans to woo her away from the obnoxious and douchey Connor. Connor actually asked River to keep an eye on her and text him if she has real issues. WTF? No way, Dude. Jade is out of Connor's league and River is going to prove it.
Jade needs a fun platonic friend to hang out with and cheer her up and River is just the ticket. Call it unromantic anti-dating. Yeah, that goes as planned. NOT! I love Jade and River. They get each other. They have so much in common. River's dope fashion sense and charming and witty personality are a great compliment to Jade's kindness and cheery disposition. Their extremely funny banter alone is a reason to pick up this book. Add in Jade's roommate Spike, the insulting Congo African gray parrot, the coronary express debacle, River's tribute to one of my favorite movies, "Say Anything", and I was sold. The vibe is right with these two and if anyone deserves a happy ending, it's them.
The friends and family of Jade and River are weird, loving, and outrageously funny doling out good advice and much love for the couple. My favorite part is their words describing the repulsive Connor which are on point! Douche canoe, c@#k-monger, tool, and River's nickname for him "Corndog". LOL
Pick up this remarkably funny and delightful book filled with heart and true love. It's going on my favorite books list.
Thank you to Ms. Brown for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
lighthearted
fast-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
3.5 ⭐️ I didn't know this was a series! this isn't the first book, but it definitely works as a standalone if you're not looking to start it from the beginning with book one. the writing was upbeat and light and definitely a good book to get you out of a reading slump. The only thing I can't ever seem to enjoy is a cheating plot, cheating just doesn't do it for me. Yet, I loved the characters and everything else. I love the writing style, this author is definitely someone I'd read from again. Really quick and easy read which is perfect! I like something I can get through in one sitting, it's what I always gravitate towards. Could see myself going for more books by this author! Just wish the cheating trope didn't exist (just not for me, but if you enjoy it then I recommend this book!). I Wish Jade broke off her relationship sooner. Really loved River. Really think some people would enjoy it, especially the banter.
Thank you NetGalley for giving me an arc in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you NetGalley for giving me an arc in exchange for an honest review.
Jade's boyfriend just proposed. And got her name wrong. And didn't have a ring. And is leaving tomorrow to fly back across the country to finish his residency. Her friends aren't happy. Her family isn't happy. Heck, her parrot isn't happy.
River has always liked Jade as more than just his favorite bartender. One drunken night, he even shared his phone number and almost kiss. But, when he learns she's engaged to the dud, Conner, he realizes he likes her a lot more than he thought.
With a fiancé across the country, and no one excited about her engagement, Jade decides to go on a series of anti-dates with River. He's funny, he's charming, and they have more in common than she ever expected. Is River maybe the real one?
This book is part of a series of interconnected standalones, and I have not read the others. Ultimately, this book had a really slow start and it wasn't until well into 60% done that I started to connect with the characters. I think part of this is because I didn't read the others and it took time to build their world. Once that world was built, I enjoyed the book a lot more and appreciated that the stakes were pretty low.
Beyond that, River was just not it for me. I found his personality and a lot of his dialogue to be a bit cringe. There doesn't mean he doesn't have redeeming qualities, he definitely does. But as someone who is not a big personality, his big personality is pretty much my worst nightmare. If that's more of your style, I think you'll enjoy both of the main characters.
*Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.*
River has always liked Jade as more than just his favorite bartender. One drunken night, he even shared his phone number and almost kiss. But, when he learns she's engaged to the dud, Conner, he realizes he likes her a lot more than he thought.
With a fiancé across the country, and no one excited about her engagement, Jade decides to go on a series of anti-dates with River. He's funny, he's charming, and they have more in common than she ever expected. Is River maybe the real one?
This book is part of a series of interconnected standalones, and I have not read the others. Ultimately, this book had a really slow start and it wasn't until well into 60% done that I started to connect with the characters. I think part of this is because I didn't read the others and it took time to build their world. Once that world was built, I enjoyed the book a lot more and appreciated that the stakes were pretty low.
Spoiler
There's a third-act breakup, but it isn't River and Jade's.Beyond that, River was just not it for me. I found his personality and a lot of his dialogue to be a bit cringe. There doesn't mean he doesn't have redeeming qualities, he definitely does. But as someone who is not a big personality, his big personality is pretty much my worst nightmare. If that's more of your style, I think you'll enjoy both of the main characters.
*Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.*
adventurous
funny
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:
No
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced