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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
I think this a romance for people who don't want formula romance -- although throughout much of the book I was thinking of it as an earthy Cinderella, which is not far off. I read it because I loved Me Before You. While I mostly liked the flawed characters in this book, they sometimes behaved in ways that carried plot points but didn't necessarily fit who the characters really were. There were also some exaggerated plot points that just added drama in a way that was quite unlikely and made me roll my eyes. A good title to recommend to someone who wants light reading and a happy ending.
I love Jojo Moyes. Her books are so cleverly written, her writing is so poised, and her characters are so well developed I feel as if I actually know them. Wonderful.
I do not care much for romance. As I heard a lot of good things about this one, curiosity got the better of me. And I was pleasantly surprised; if all romance were like this one I would definitely read more of them. The story was fun and simple. I got a few smile of of me. Next time I feel like reading this king of books I will surely pick another Jojo Moyes.
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
Yes
Jess is a single mum to a maths genius, and a teenager who is being badly bullied. When her daughter gets the opportunity to go to a private school with a 90% subsidy, she knows she needs to find a way to get that money. Enter a maths competition, and millionaire Ed who offers to drive you and the kids to the competition, what could go wrong? Except everything in Ed's life is falling apart too- with a accusation of insider trading, and a very unwell dad.
This is great, it's what I would call a contemporary or 'women's fiction' novel, rather than a strict romance, I loved Jess' two kiddos and their relationship a lot, and the slow burn of the romance was lovely. There is so so much character development, with basically EVERYONE in the book, and how I felt for the kiddos at times was almost heartbreaking.
Its a page turner, heartwarming, and I challenge you to not like like the characters; even when they do things that aren't sensible. It was really lovely to see a desperate single mum in a book, and explore the lengths she would go to for her kiddos. The dad, just wow, that's all I can say without spoiling too much.
Ed, I found hard to like at first, but I really warmed to him as the book went on, I really think his character arc is alone. worth reading this novel for.
This is great, it's what I would call a contemporary or 'women's fiction' novel, rather than a strict romance, I loved Jess' two kiddos and their relationship a lot, and the slow burn of the romance was lovely. There is so so much character development, with basically EVERYONE in the book, and how I felt for the kiddos at times was almost heartbreaking.
Its a page turner, heartwarming, and I challenge you to not like like the characters; even when they do things that aren't sensible. It was really lovely to see a desperate single mum in a book, and explore the lengths she would go to for her kiddos. The dad, just wow, that's all I can say without spoiling too much.
Ed, I found hard to like at first, but I really warmed to him as the book went on, I really think his character arc is alone. worth reading this novel for.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
Loved this book from start to finish.
The character development was heartwarming but also kept me on my toes reading as I didn’t know what would happen next!
The happy ending was lovely and I’m glad Jess got the happy ending she deserved!
One of the reasons I love Jojo Moyes books!
The character development was heartwarming but also kept me on my toes reading as I didn’t know what would happen next!
The happy ending was lovely and I’m glad Jess got the happy ending she deserved!
One of the reasons I love Jojo Moyes books!