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mandy_pandy's review
3.0
2.5 stars
This was a cute and sweet nerd romance. Adam and Reese become friends because Reese is a frequent customer at Adam's moms comic book store. When Reese asks Adam for help doing the comic drawings, they develop a working relationship and friendship. They are attracted but Adam doesn't seem to want to make a move on Reese.
While I thought this book was cute, there were a few things that I just didn't enjoy. I felt like this book was really slow and didn't even feel any kind of connection between these characters until almost 60%. Adam pushed Reese away too much and I didn't really feel any chemistry between them. I also felt like the ending was a little abrupt.
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
This was a cute and sweet nerd romance. Adam and Reese become friends because Reese is a frequent customer at Adam's moms comic book store. When Reese asks Adam for help doing the comic drawings, they develop a working relationship and friendship. They are attracted but Adam doesn't seem to want to make a move on Reese.
While I thought this book was cute, there were a few things that I just didn't enjoy. I felt like this book was really slow and didn't even feel any kind of connection between these characters until almost 60%. Adam pushed Reese away too much and I didn't really feel any chemistry between them. I also felt like the ending was a little abrupt.
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
mylastromancenovel's review
3.0
My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars.
Disclaimers: I received a copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.
Why did I decide to turn the pages? It looked cute.
My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: This is the second book I've read about comics, and I've adored both of them. In real life, I've never even read a comic book. Yet, I seem to like stories about them.
The characters were beautifully developed. Reese and Adam worked together. I loved their chemistry and seeing how much they loved comics. They were fascinating to read about.
On the whole, the novel was an engaging, intriguing read that I quite enjoyed. It was cute, predictable, and a fast read. But sometimes that's all you want.
Major Strengths: I loved the plot line.
Major Weaknesses: It lacked depth at times and seemed a tad cliche.
So why 3 stars? An average, fun read.
Can I read the series out of order? I did and I didn't feel lost.
Warnings/Side-notes: 17+. It's new adult. It's on the tamer side, but it's sill geared for older readers.
The Wrap-up: A fun read that I'm glad I took a chance on.
Disclaimers: I received a copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.
Why did I decide to turn the pages? It looked cute.
My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: This is the second book I've read about comics, and I've adored both of them. In real life, I've never even read a comic book. Yet, I seem to like stories about them.
The characters were beautifully developed. Reese and Adam worked together. I loved their chemistry and seeing how much they loved comics. They were fascinating to read about.
On the whole, the novel was an engaging, intriguing read that I quite enjoyed. It was cute, predictable, and a fast read. But sometimes that's all you want.
Major Strengths: I loved the plot line.
Major Weaknesses: It lacked depth at times and seemed a tad cliche.
So why 3 stars? An average, fun read.
Can I read the series out of order? I did and I didn't feel lost.
Warnings/Side-notes: 17+. It's new adult. It's on the tamer side, but it's sill geared for older readers.
The Wrap-up: A fun read that I'm glad I took a chance on.
beckymmoe's review
4.0
A short, quick, sweet read--with comic book nerds!
From the first page, His Work of Art made me think of the Doubleclicks video and song "Nothing to Prove"
I'm soooo glad that Adam never made Reese feel less than because she was a girl. The fact that she preferred DC over Marvel, though, that's a whole other kettle of fish... ;)
I'm not a huge comic book/graphic novel reader myself, but I've always been fascinated with how they are put together. It was really neat seeing Reese and Adam collaborating over Reese's final school project--and the fact that they're falling for each other as they do so is a nice bonus.
I was a little confused at first about why Adam was so convinced that they'd be a bad idea together (and is it just me, or does cover Adam just look like a lightly toasted white guy?) but I'm really glad his mother helped to set him straight in that regard. Nothing like a good smack upside the head from mom to set a hero straight!
Reese is a great character--I was in her corner from the very beginning; she knew what she wanted and went for it, at least with her school project. She needed just a little more confidence to go for what she wanted in the more personal aspect of her life, but she managed to work that out too by the end of the book. I am so glad that her project looks like it's going to be a success. It would be awesome if the Lyrid comics really existed (hint, hint!)
Such a cute book--I'd definitely read more from this series. Though this one is book four, it worked just fine as a standalone.
Rating: 4 stars / B+
From the first page, His Work of Art made me think of the Doubleclicks video and song "Nothing to Prove"
I'm soooo glad that Adam never made Reese feel less than because she was a girl. The fact that she preferred DC over Marvel, though, that's a whole other kettle of fish... ;)
I'm not a huge comic book/graphic novel reader myself, but I've always been fascinated with how they are put together. It was really neat seeing Reese and Adam collaborating over Reese's final school project--and the fact that they're falling for each other as they do so is a nice bonus.
I was a little confused at first about why Adam was so convinced that they'd be a bad idea together (and is it just me, or does cover Adam just look like a lightly toasted white guy?) but I'm really glad his mother helped to set him straight in that regard. Nothing like a good smack upside the head from mom to set a hero straight!
Reese is a great character--I was in her corner from the very beginning; she knew what she wanted and went for it, at least with her school project. She needed just a little more confidence to go for what she wanted in the more personal aspect of her life, but she managed to work that out too by the end of the book. I am so glad that her project looks like it's going to be a success. It would be awesome if the Lyrid comics really existed (hint, hint!)
Such a cute book--I'd definitely read more from this series. Though this one is book four, it worked just fine as a standalone.
Rating: 4 stars / B+
bookbriefs's review
3.0
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If you guys remember from my 3 reviews of the original Hot & Nerdy trilogy by Shannyn Schroeder, you know that I really enjoyed the was a series formula. First, I love that the books are told in dual narrative between each of the main guys and girls and I think you all know by now that is my favorite story telling narrative method. and Second, the trilogy follows a group of three friends. The books are each of their stories, BUT the cool part is that each of the books take place in roughly the same time period. So there will be a bit of overlap in each of the stories, but from a different characters perspective. What a cool concept right? I loved reading them all and seeing how they each fit together. The first three books in the Hot & Nerdy trilogy followed a group of girls. Well, Shannyn has decided to do another three books with the same series concept, but this time following a whole new set of friends- this time guys!
I love it. Up first is Adam. Adam works in his mom's comic book store. and in comes Reese, a college student that is in love with Batgirl. I really liked that Adam and Reese thought they were a forbidden couple for two reasons- One I will touch on later, but second the cute reason was that one of them loved DC comics and the other one loved Marvel. HA! Too cute. Reese is writing a comic for one of her college classes and she has scoped out Adam to be the comics artist. It also didn't hurt that she had a pretty big crush on him. I liked that Reese was the one trying to pursue a relationship.
The other issue that comes up in the book, and the one why Adam was so reluctant to date Reese is that He is part black and she is white. I know a few of people have criticized this and think that it is an annoying or lame relationship conflict to have, but I think that Adam felt like it was a valid concern in his head because of things he has gone through in his life. From his perspective it was a true conflict- and whether that is right or is wrong was for him to work out. That was part of his backstory and his journey. I think Adam and Reese's conflict is just as valid as any number of other roadblocks they could face. Now did I always agree with Adam? No. Did I think he was being stubborn or pig headed at times? Yes, but he is certainly not the first character that has made me think something similar- no matter what the subject of their "conflict" is. (ok rant over.)
I am really excited that the Hot and Nerdy trilogy is going to see another set of three books featuring a group of guy friends. Adam's roommates are up next, and I can't wait to check out their story. His Work of Art will have you nerding out over this cute romance.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
If you guys remember from my 3 reviews of the original Hot & Nerdy trilogy by Shannyn Schroeder, you know that I really enjoyed the was a series formula. First, I love that the books are told in dual narrative between each of the main guys and girls and I think you all know by now that is my favorite story telling narrative method. and Second, the trilogy follows a group of three friends. The books are each of their stories, BUT the cool part is that each of the books take place in roughly the same time period. So there will be a bit of overlap in each of the stories, but from a different characters perspective. What a cool concept right? I loved reading them all and seeing how they each fit together. The first three books in the Hot & Nerdy trilogy followed a group of girls. Well, Shannyn has decided to do another three books with the same series concept, but this time following a whole new set of friends- this time guys!
I love it. Up first is Adam. Adam works in his mom's comic book store. and in comes Reese, a college student that is in love with Batgirl. I really liked that Adam and Reese thought they were a forbidden couple for two reasons- One I will touch on later, but second the cute reason was that one of them loved DC comics and the other one loved Marvel. HA! Too cute. Reese is writing a comic for one of her college classes and she has scoped out Adam to be the comics artist. It also didn't hurt that she had a pretty big crush on him. I liked that Reese was the one trying to pursue a relationship.
The other issue that comes up in the book, and the one why Adam was so reluctant to date Reese is that He is part black and she is white. I know a few of people have criticized this and think that it is an annoying or lame relationship conflict to have, but I think that Adam felt like it was a valid concern in his head because of things he has gone through in his life. From his perspective it was a true conflict- and whether that is right or is wrong was for him to work out. That was part of his backstory and his journey. I think Adam and Reese's conflict is just as valid as any number of other roadblocks they could face. Now did I always agree with Adam? No. Did I think he was being stubborn or pig headed at times? Yes, but he is certainly not the first character that has made me think something similar- no matter what the subject of their "conflict" is. (ok rant over.)
I am really excited that the Hot and Nerdy trilogy is going to see another set of three books featuring a group of guy friends. Adam's roommates are up next, and I can't wait to check out their story. His Work of Art will have you nerding out over this cute romance.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
mxhermit's review
4.0
I accidentally started reading this series in reverse order, having started with His Dream Role, but luckily that doesn't seem to matter. I thought that Free from His Dream Role would have been my favorite character, what with his fascination with pop culture and the constant costumes that he wore. However, having since read His Work of Art, I think that Adam and Reese are a more interesting couple to read.
Adam had relationship issues from the start because he was attracted to Reese, a problem for him because she was white. He wasn't prejudiced himself, but rather his father had abandoned the family because he couldn't take the constant comments and insults that he got because his wife was white and he was black. Being a mixed race child, this made Adam particularly sensitive to what it might be like if he were openly involved with Reese. He's genuinely interested in her, but even before they begin dating they meet up for coffee and he hears a racial insult directed toward Reese. He becomes protective of her, but he goes about it in all the wrong ways, figuring that distancing himself from her without really telling her why is the right way to go.
Reese, now that I think back on it, was slightly underdeveloped. We get her basic history: she and her mom are living on their own because her mom left her dad due to his abuse. This sets up her distrust of men, but it's a very bare bones backstory. It isn't fleshed out much, which is more annoying after the fact than a real problem during the course of reading the story.
I would like to have heard more about Adam and Reese's stories, particularly since what happened to them as children has such a huge impact on them as adults. I did enjoy their interactions and their resolution though, as well as the interaction with the other men from the Hot & Nerdy series.
Adam had relationship issues from the start because he was attracted to Reese, a problem for him because she was white. He wasn't prejudiced himself, but rather his father had abandoned the family because he couldn't take the constant comments and insults that he got because his wife was white and he was black. Being a mixed race child, this made Adam particularly sensitive to what it might be like if he were openly involved with Reese. He's genuinely interested in her, but even before they begin dating they meet up for coffee and he hears a racial insult directed toward Reese. He becomes protective of her, but he goes about it in all the wrong ways, figuring that distancing himself from her without really telling her why is the right way to go.
Reese, now that I think back on it, was slightly underdeveloped. We get her basic history: she and her mom are living on their own because her mom left her dad due to his abuse. This sets up her distrust of men, but it's a very bare bones backstory. It isn't fleshed out much, which is more annoying after the fact than a real problem during the course of reading the story.
I would like to have heard more about Adam and Reese's stories, particularly since what happened to them as children has such a huge impact on them as adults. I did enjoy their interactions and their resolution though, as well as the interaction with the other men from the Hot & Nerdy series.
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