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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
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
Great book, I loved how so many characters from other books came together in this one. I can relate to both love interest and it was such a nice read. I listened to the audiobook which I recommend because if I read all those inner thoughts of multiple characters I think the book would lose me.
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
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Huge thanks to PRH International, and Abbie Waxman for my E-ARC in exchange for the honest review.
Adult Assembly Required follows the story of Lauren, who comes to California to start a new life away from her family's expectations and the memories of the disaster. But living in California means leaving behind her ex-fiancé, Nick, and escaping her over-protective and over-controlling family, who refuses to accept her life choices. She doesn't expect to meet her people as she wanders into the bookstore, dripping wet and trying not to cry, but she does. She finds a house and friends and begins to build the life she desires.
The story is hilarious, touching, and charming. One of my favorite aspects of this novel is how Laura's new companions desire to protect her while still assisting her in spreading her wings. There was some romance here, but it wasn't overpowering. More significantly, there are various friendships, with individuals supporting and assisting one another. Adult Assembly Required also addresses mental health concerns carefully, bringing depth to a story.
I wanted to like this book, but I couldn't get into the story. The POV shifts bothered me. It was confusing, and it kept pulling me out of the story and switching focus on characters. Also, consider the length. It simply seemed like an eternity. It was somewhat challenging to get through. Overall, it's realistic and genuine, but it's not for me.
Adult Assembly Required follows the story of Lauren, who comes to California to start a new life away from her family's expectations and the memories of the disaster. But living in California means leaving behind her ex-fiancé, Nick, and escaping her over-protective and over-controlling family, who refuses to accept her life choices. She doesn't expect to meet her people as she wanders into the bookstore, dripping wet and trying not to cry, but she does. She finds a house and friends and begins to build the life she desires.
The story is hilarious, touching, and charming. One of my favorite aspects of this novel is how Laura's new companions desire to protect her while still assisting her in spreading her wings. There was some romance here, but it wasn't overpowering. More significantly, there are various friendships, with individuals supporting and assisting one another. Adult Assembly Required also addresses mental health concerns carefully, bringing depth to a story.
I wanted to like this book, but I couldn't get into the story. The POV shifts bothered me. It was confusing, and it kept pulling me out of the story and switching focus on characters. Also, consider the length. It simply seemed like an eternity. It was somewhat challenging to get through. Overall, it's realistic and genuine, but it's not for me.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes