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tinkcourtney's review against another edition
5.0
I am honestly baffled by the person who left a low rating for this book. If you love the Marians - and why would you be reading this if you didn't? - this should be RIGHT up your alley.
The format is fun, with a chapter at the beginning, middle, and end that features all the Marians and their normal craziness, and the rest alternating POV between Noah and his love interest. And the premise is pure gold - the Marians all trying to set up the sweet new guy in town that they met while he was demoing sex products (a job he had thought was selling kitchen gadgets or something). It's a BLAST.
There was a part where I thought I knew exactly how the story was going, but the author avoided the cliche and easy fix, which - even though it wasn't what I was expecting - was really what needed to happen. It made the ending even more joyful and poignant.
And speaking of the ending, it looks like another book is getting set up for a side character, and I can't WAIT for it!!!
The format is fun, with a chapter at the beginning, middle, and end that features all the Marians and their normal craziness, and the rest alternating POV between Noah and his love interest. And the premise is pure gold - the Marians all trying to set up the sweet new guy in town that they met while he was demoing sex products (a job he had thought was selling kitchen gadgets or something). It's a BLAST.
There was a part where I thought I knew exactly how the story was going, but the author avoided the cliche and easy fix, which - even though it wasn't what I was expecting - was really what needed to happen. It made the ending even more joyful and poignant.
And speaking of the ending, it looks like another book is getting set up for a side character, and I can't WAIT for it!!!
cl3ncx's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
3.5
chambersaurusrx's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
waterwitch70's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-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
4.0
kaitlin_durante's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
I love the Marians. I hope by introducing all the suitors for Noah that Lucy will write stories about each of those characters.
I love the Marians. I hope by introducing all the suitors for Noah that Lucy will write stories about each of those characters.
wildfaeriecaps's review against another edition
5.0
How had I never read this before? It was *adorable!* (spoiler: I probably didn't read it because I don't care for holiday themed books, but this one wasn't too over the top.)
butteredgarbage's review
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.5
robazizo's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. Noah was adorable and I loved the way the Marians were setting him up on dates but Luke's waffling behaviour got old really fast. Yay for Simone finally finding her love!
msmiz95's review against another edition
Love the Marian clan and seeing them in action again. I really enjoyed this new couple, Luke and Noah, and hope that we continue to see gems as this family grows!