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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
slow-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
I wasn't sure how I'd feel about this one because I don't love an amnesia plot. Even though this also featured my fav trope (childhood friends), there was so little time with Evie being "herself" I struggled just a tad. It was still good and fun, just wish we got a dab more of her and Zach at the end. And maybe more of how she kept up with Jesse and Sam in the 10 years prior!
This book made me realize I want more amnesia romances! This was such a fun read and I loved every minute of it!
I would take the reviews with a grain of salt. I can see where some of them are coming from but I also think that depends on your taste. It is a slow burn romance with not a lot of graphic sex and details. I think that is okay if that is what you are looking for.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
Characters are likeable and interesting. Story was sweet and straightforward. No surprises.
emotional
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I didn't actually finish this. I made it about 75% of the way before my book club meeting, and the ending was summarized well enough there that I didn't care enough to actually finish the audiobook. This book is fine, and I really liked some of the characters, but for whatever reason it just wasn't what I was looking for at this time, and there are too many other books to read to waste a moment finishing something just to have finished it. This book has a trope I have a really hard time with, where Character A knows a lot more about Character B than B knows about A, and A has sex with B anyway. Not into it. Still, YMMV, as there are some great characters, amnesia can be a fun trope, and the worlds both of celebrity chefs and of cowboys are a good time to explore.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Fun, very original premise and well executed. Good worldbuilding, which is often missing in contemporaries.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
I accidentally read the sequel to this book first, but luckily I think these can all be read as standalones!
I think writing amnesia storylines is quite difficult for the modern romance writer. However, I trust Rebekah Weatherspoon with my life for achieving it realistically and with all parties involved acting like adults. Sometimes adults do stupid things, but I expect them to apologize and make amends for the mistakes. RW always delivers that in spades! The endings are always satisfying, the Big Bad isn't as scary as they could have been, and the MCs get the HEA they deserve. While Zach and Evie were not my absolute favorite couple, I still believed their story, and I loved Evie to death. She is unapologetically strong, capable, and will not let people get away with treating her unfairly.
I think writing amnesia storylines is quite difficult for the modern romance writer. However, I trust Rebekah Weatherspoon with my life for achieving it realistically and with all parties involved acting like adults. Sometimes adults do stupid things, but I expect them to apologize and make amends for the mistakes. RW always delivers that in spades! The endings are always satisfying, the Big Bad isn't as scary as they could have been, and the MCs get the HEA they deserve. While Zach and Evie were not my absolute favorite couple, I still believed their story, and I loved Evie to death. She is unapologetically strong, capable, and will not let people get away with treating her unfairly.
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The main character gets amnesia. The man she has spent her adult life angry with and avoiding takes the opportunity to get with her while she can't remember she wants nothing to do with him.
I find that whole premise gross, and the fact that they're end game made me hate the book.
I find that whole premise gross, and the fact that they're end game made me hate the book.