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daytonrosie's review against another edition
1.0
DNF. Literally got through 80% of the book before I had to stop. This author writes the CRINGIEST male characters I’ve ever read.
I read the second book of the series first and hated that man, and this one I was tricked into liking him at first, but then his true colors came out. I was so put off by the things the men in these books were saying/thinking in the POVs that I had to ask my boyfriend if other men actually think the way this author writes them to be because I was so uncomfortable with the objectification they have towards their love interests.
Caught myself saying “ew” multiple times throughout this book based on something the male character said/did. I like a little bit of spice in my books, but this was wayyyyy over the top.
I read the second book of the series first and hated that man, and this one I was tricked into liking him at first, but then his true colors came out. I was so put off by the things the men in these books were saying/thinking in the POVs that I had to ask my boyfriend if other men actually think the way this author writes them to be because I was so uncomfortable with the objectification they have towards their love interests.
Caught myself saying “ew” multiple times throughout this book based on something the male character said/did. I like a little bit of spice in my books, but this was wayyyyy over the top.
taramarie48's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
cicip's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Before even beginning to listen to this book, I'd decided I wasn't going to be overly critical of it as I was just looking for a lighthearted story to listen to, almost casually. But there were so many irritating issues, too many to ignore.
This was a story relying on assumptions too ridiculous to be enjoyable. Some are downright unhealthy and potentially triggering (there's people changing each other for love (and not in the good, "becoming the best version of yourself" kind of way), and a character having panic attacks and its coping mechanism are pretty much ridiculed, then thrown out the window - for love) and others are just outlandish (another character is a virgin at 29 years old because she could never get past her high school crush, whom she barely even spoke to). And this is just ignoring the trope of the man rescuing the damsel in distress by splashing money at her favourite shop or one of her professional projects.
Yuck.
This is not "lighthearted", this is just silly.
This was a story relying on assumptions too ridiculous to be enjoyable. Some are downright unhealthy and potentially triggering (there's people changing each other for love (and not in the good, "becoming the best version of yourself" kind of way), and a character having panic attacks and its coping mechanism are pretty much ridiculed, then thrown out the window - for love) and others are just outlandish (another character is a virgin at 29 years old because she could never get past her high school crush, whom she barely even spoke to). And this is just ignoring the trope of the man rescuing the damsel in distress by splashing money at her favourite shop or one of her professional projects.
Yuck.
This is not "lighthearted", this is just silly.
anarita3971's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
skyez18's review against another edition
3.0
honestly this book was fine. I love tessa bailey but this one has just been my least fav of hers. the writing was a little corny but that’s what i like about her books they feel like watching a rom com. i listened to this book on audio and kind felt myself tuning out. there’s nothing really wrong with it i just didn’t feel connected to the characters. overall 3 ⭐️
kellie_smith86's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
cappip93's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
nicandbooks's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Love was being stripped down to the bone. Being more than willing to beg for more.
I really enjoyed this Tessa Bailey novel - and it reminded me that I do like her writing style and have enjoyed every book I've read of hers, so to ignore the "lower" ratings and read her books because they make me happy.
I loved Julian and Hallie's story. There was quite good character development and a rich and interesting history and backstory between these two. The spice was on point and I enjoyed the cast of characters in this small Napa Valley town. I'm looking forward to Julian's sister's story :)
cshahriary's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
3.25