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anniereads3's review
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
thisbookishmom's review against another edition
5.0
Simply adorable! Friends to lovers is quickly becoming one of my favorite contemporary tropes. There is just something about already having that deep connection and then adding in the romance that makes it so perfect. I also loved the autism/sensory disorder representation. It creates such unique hurtles for Harper and Chase. Loved this book!
semaykidd's review
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
3.0
kellimarie518's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
_tamara8464's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars. This was was mostly boring and predictable. I didn't realized it was book 5 in a series until I started reading it but I have no desire to read any of the others.
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
Perfect for fans of Sarah Adams, this was an entertaining dual perspective, best friends to lovers clean romance featuring a neurodiverse woman with sensory processing issues. I enjoyed the strong female lead who is both a math whiz AND a physical trainer. For me this was a little too much of a slow burn. The two MCs take forever to finally get together. On the plus side there is a cute baby goat and lots of great banter/funny side characters. Overall it was a good read and I'll definitely check out the other books in the author's Love Cliches series. Good on audio with two narrators.
Perfect for fans of Sarah Adams, this was an entertaining dual perspective, best friends to lovers clean romance featuring a neurodiverse woman with sensory processing issues. I enjoyed the strong female lead who is both a math whiz AND a physical trainer. For me this was a little too much of a slow burn. The two MCs take forever to finally get together. On the plus side there is a cute baby goat and lots of great banter/funny side characters. Overall it was a good read and I'll definitely check out the other books in the author's Love Cliches series. Good on audio with two narrators.
melissasbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
Do you enjoy reading or listening to romances about real people with real challenges?
Loved this latest audiobook by Emma St. Clair! Two people who have been friends for years both are secretly pining for one another. Bolstering his courage, Chase decides to lay his feelings bare one more time. But when Harper suddenly breaks off a magical kiss and runs away, he questions everything about what he thought he knew and struggles to imagine his world without Harper.
Harper thinks there’s something wrong with her. She’s always struggled with physical touch. She’s been desperately in love with Chase for years, but what if she can’t endure the physical intimacy.
I loved Harper and Chase. Harper is neurodivergent and I appreciated the way the author made her struggles real for me. Harper’s friends and especially Chase are so supportive of her and want to see her find happiness.
Filled with humor, a baby goat, swoon worthy romance (the tent scene!), and heartfelt moments, this book is definitely one you’ll want to listen to.
I should say the audiobook is amazing. I love the narrators and the way they bring all of the characters to life.
I received this audiobook from the author. All opinions are my own and I was not required to provide a positive review.
Loved this latest audiobook by Emma St. Clair! Two people who have been friends for years both are secretly pining for one another. Bolstering his courage, Chase decides to lay his feelings bare one more time. But when Harper suddenly breaks off a magical kiss and runs away, he questions everything about what he thought he knew and struggles to imagine his world without Harper.
Harper thinks there’s something wrong with her. She’s always struggled with physical touch. She’s been desperately in love with Chase for years, but what if she can’t endure the physical intimacy.
I loved Harper and Chase. Harper is neurodivergent and I appreciated the way the author made her struggles real for me. Harper’s friends and especially Chase are so supportive of her and want to see her find happiness.
Filled with humor, a baby goat, swoon worthy romance (the tent scene!), and heartfelt moments, this book is definitely one you’ll want to listen to.
I should say the audiobook is amazing. I love the narrators and the way they bring all of the characters to life.
I received this audiobook from the author. All opinions are my own and I was not required to provide a positive review.
the_immortal_library's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
4.0
morgangiesbrecht's review against another edition
5.0
A very sweet best-friends-to-lovers story!
Harper was the girl I felt I knew the least up to this point, and yet related to on so many levels. And Chase was just a dear. The amount of angst was… a lot, but I’m happy with how things worked out.
My favourite part was Harper’s family—her dad and brothers are just *chef’s kiss*!
Harper was the girl I felt I knew the least up to this point, and yet related to on so many levels. And Chase was just a dear. The amount of angst was… a lot, but I’m happy with how things worked out.
My favourite part was Harper’s family—her dad and brothers are just *chef’s kiss*!
snipinfool's review
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
Harper and Chase had been best friends since their early college years. They both had a secret they were keeping from the other. Each wanted their best friend to be their life partner, but were worried about feelings being one-sided. Harper's family and friends knew she was in love with Chase. Chase's friends and Harper's family knew he was in love with her. Neither was willing to take the chance of potentially damaging their friendship if a romance didn't work out. Harper felt she was not good enough for Chase. She knew she needed things to be a certain way for her to be comfortable and Chase deserved someone who didn't need those types of adjustments. Chase happily made any changes that made Harper more comfortable. It wasn't something he gave a lot of thought about. If it made Harper happy, he gladly did it. Chase finally decided he would declare his feelings and the moment didn't go as he hoped. Both of them had to look into their hearts to decide what they needed to be happy.
This was cute. I loved both of the main characters. Harper started to explore the possibility of being neurodivergent as the story expanded. She knew that those in her inner circle made her comfortable and safe. Chase was at the center of that circle. Chase didn't think about the things Harper needed in her environment. It was just a part of who she was, period. I loved Harper's family and her relationship with them. It was wonderful how they made Chase part of their family since he was not close with his own. Harper's friends and their significant others saw them as a couple and wanted to do what they could to support that end. Friends to lovers is my favorite romance trope and this story was enjoyable from beginning to end.
This was cute. I loved both of the main characters. Harper started to explore the possibility of being neurodivergent as the story expanded. She knew that those in her inner circle made her comfortable and safe. Chase was at the center of that circle. Chase didn't think about the things Harper needed in her environment. It was just a part of who she was, period. I loved Harper's family and her relationship with them. It was wonderful how they made Chase part of their family since he was not close with his own. Harper's friends and their significant others saw them as a couple and wanted to do what they could to support that end. Friends to lovers is my favorite romance trope and this story was enjoyable from beginning to end.