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johnboscoreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tapnem's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
avasw16's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
radear's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
akaanderegg's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
stacemiddleton's review against another edition
2.0
Nope. Nope. Nope. I refuse to believe Penelope would marry such an outright jerk. Colin is seen as cheeky and a dash of sunshine, but that's the opposite of his actions in this book. He's domineering and bitter. Throughout the book he has a real temper which he fires in all directions. Penelope also came across as a doormat finding any reasons to justify and rationalise his egotistical behaviour.
His realisation that Penelope was actually beautiful and worthy of his attention seemed to come out of nowhere. It went from nothing to infatuation without any explanation. I thought this book would focus on their friendship and his admiration of her turning into something more, but it seemed based on his sudden inexplicable lust for her alone.
The closing scene was just another one of those reputation and wealth solves everything clichés. I didn't like to see Penelope taking such a step back from her own destiny. It should've been hers to announce and revel in.
Overall, there was far too much tell and not enough show in Quinn's writing of this one for me.
His realisation that Penelope was actually beautiful and worthy of his attention seemed to come out of nowhere. It went from nothing to infatuation without any explanation. I thought this book would focus on their friendship and his admiration of her turning into something more, but it seemed based on his sudden inexplicable lust for her alone.
The closing scene was just another one of those reputation and wealth solves everything clichés. I didn't like to see Penelope taking such a step back from her own destiny. It should've been hers to announce and revel in.
Overall, there was far too much tell and not enough show in Quinn's writing of this one for me.
samus54's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
e_j_wilson's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
zoemartinez's review against another edition
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
hannahloha's review against another edition
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? No
4.25