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Hook, Line, and Sinker, by Tessa Bailey

169 reviews

graceev's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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iamamyyyyy's review against another edition

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slow-paced

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

1.5

The character progression in this book drove me crazy. Hannah's growth happened but largely took a backseat to Fox's. I would maybe be less annoyed by that if her separate character arc focused on that growth. Instead her story was mostly in service to Fox's. How can I help Fox see his true potential?? How can I help him push through his insecurities? Girl don't let this grown-ass man treat you as his therapist! Speaking of therapy, there are several instances of the character scoffing at the idea and how "so LA" therapy is which is just too much given that 90% of the conflict in this book revolves around this man's insecurities. Honestly Fox's internal conflict didn't even make that much sense. He seeks out women to have one night stands with and makes clear that's all it is, but then says women use him for sex? When that only happened one time ever? Yes it was wrong for his mom and the adults in his life to sexualize him when he was young and that is a big issue. Similarly, it is messed up how his coworkers and "friends" talk to him. But the way this was all dragged out until the third act breakup was just exhausting.

Aside from that, Fox and Hannah had great chemistry so some points for that.

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georgiaisreading's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.25

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booksncoffeewitht's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

Definitely did not anticipate I’d give this 5 stars, considering I gave the first one 3 stars and have been wanting to bump it down to two stars, BUT I loved Fox and Hannah’s characters and resonated with both of their perspectives/personalities/inner thoughts a lot. I also cried more times than I’d like to admit and cackled laughing at the bit about the harmonica (like actually cackled). Because I haven’t laughed or cried like while reading a book in a while and because this is the first book in a bit where I’ve really felt for the characters, understood them and their choices, and just genuinely fell in love with them, I’m giving this one 5 stars.

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bookedandbusy's review against another edition

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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

5.0

I absolutely loved this book! I loved Hannah and Fox in It happened one summer, so it was great getting to read their love story! Such a cute, fun story! Also loved the character development!

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martamae77's review against another edition

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medium-paced

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

2.75

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wintermote's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring fast-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? It's complicated

4.5

Wow, that got spicy. I really enjoyed the characters and their back stories! It felt very different and fresh. I also appreciated that the couple actually had months of texts/communication before the events of the book. That made the romance and overall development of the relationship feel much more realistic.

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lizalikeminnelli's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.5

I had expectations because I was so excited by these characters from the first book but when they get to be the leads they don't confidently take the stage. Have the supporting characters from the first book acknowledge that they lived life as supporting did not hit as well. There was definitely a lot of potential for this book and we got really cute scenes but the overall execution left a lot to be desired.

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virgoabb's review against another edition

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lighthearted

4.0

unpopular opinion i think but ‘it happened one summer’ >>>

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meat_muffin's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful 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

4.0

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