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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
"Keeping Her" is the novella that follows what happens after Garrick Taylor and Bliss Edwards from the first book, "Losing It", become engaged and fly to London to meet Garrick's parents. The story was told from alternating POVs though I wish it were simply told from Garrick's POV because Bliss was just as annoying as ever. As you can probably tell, she never really grew on me during the first book and her insecurities and inability to truly handle her liquor being carried over to this novella did not help.
Garrick has been secretive about the life he led in London and the fact that Bliss was totally clueless about it all highlights how quickly these two were going through their relationship. Bliss was supposedly insecure but she seemed to be able to say whatever needed to be said when confronted by Garrick's mother. She's the poster child for insecurity but switches it up suddenly and without warning. Weird.
Once again, there was a chance for the story to be more interesting than it turned out to be. I also didn't see too much growth in terms of the characters though I did somewhat like how Bliss and Garrick's mom were able to get over their initial issues with each other and Bliss actually making sense when discussing with Garrick his life-altering decision in London.
All in all, this novella was okay. Was it necessary? Not really but fans of the first book will probably appreciate it to a certain extent. "Keeping Her" gets three out of five stars.
Garrick has been secretive about the life he led in London and the fact that Bliss was totally clueless about it all highlights how quickly these two were going through their relationship. Bliss was supposedly insecure but she seemed to be able to say whatever needed to be said when confronted by Garrick's mother. She's the poster child for insecurity but switches it up suddenly and without warning. Weird.
Once again, there was a chance for the story to be more interesting than it turned out to be. I also didn't see too much growth in terms of the characters though I did somewhat like how Bliss and Garrick's mom were able to get over their initial issues with each other and Bliss actually making sense when discussing with Garrick his life-altering decision in London.
All in all, this novella was okay. Was it necessary? Not really but fans of the first book will probably appreciate it to a certain extent. "Keeping Her" gets three out of five stars.
A fun read to continue the story of Bliss and Garrick. Not as good as the first book, but I enjoyed reading it. I liked seeing Garrick's family and friends. The story felt a bit rushed, I would have liked to see more of them exploring London.
My only complaint is that it felt rushed and too short. I wanted more -- more rising action and definitely more climax. It felt like the conflicts were resolved too quickly, and I really love these characters and wanted to spend more time with them.
This was the perfect length and a great continuation to the story. I related to Bliss’s anxieties about fitting in and liked reading Garrick’s POV
It was way too short. I want more of these two.
I've waited all day to read this. I loved getting to see Bliss and Garrick in a new environment and seeing how they act. Meeting his family was definitely a high point for me, and while I don't particularly like his Dad, I like the attitude of his Mum.
One thing that I really didn't like was it ended far too soon for me, I wanted more Bliss and Garrick in London.
One thing that I really didn't like was it ended far too soon for me, I wanted more Bliss and Garrick in London.
For one, I'd like to point out the cover, it is the same exact cover as "Tall, Tempted, and Tatted" by Faulkner. I feel so cheated! The novella is pretty great though.
If you haven't read "Losing It" the main story, you can watch my video review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnOLJblHaEA&feature=youtu.be .
Right off, if you are looking for a fun, light book that you'll love every bit as much as the original, this may not be the book for you.
There are quite a few things that annoyed me, seemed confusing, unnecessary..or just weren't consistent with "Losing It".
The book makes it seem like, not only has bliss had dating experience, but she's has multiple serious relationships, a fact that is denied specifically in the first book. She's much more needy and annoying in this storyline..her anxiety less endearing. Garrick is more controlling and boyish. The entire situation surrounding his mother was elaborated in a strange way and the characters were unable to see the dozens of clear faults in some of their ideas.
In the end, I didn't hate this book, despite how hard on it I'm being. However, it was in no way necessary. It didn't feel like a closing, no extra questions were answered, in fact..I was left with more questions than I went into the book with (and I went in with no questions at all.). I think the main issue was the novella's length- at only 110 pages of story, there was no time to expand on anything, so it all seemed thrown together as a way to milk as much from "Losing It" as possible.
It was an inexpensive book, so if you really want to read more about Bliss and Garrick, then go ahead, but I don't consider it a must-read by any means.
Right off, if you are looking for a fun, light book that you'll love every bit as much as the original, this may not be the book for you.
There are quite a few things that annoyed me, seemed confusing, unnecessary..or just weren't consistent with "Losing It".
The book makes it seem like, not only has bliss had dating experience, but she's has multiple serious relationships, a fact that is denied specifically in the first book. She's much more needy and annoying in this storyline..her anxiety less endearing. Garrick is more controlling and boyish. The entire situation surrounding his mother was elaborated in a strange way and the characters were unable to see the dozens of clear faults in some of their ideas.
Spoiler
At one point, Garrick decides he should give up acting in pursuit of a well paying, stable job in London. The sentiment is great but A) he decides this without discussing it with Bliss, assuming she would go along with it and like the change because she is finally starting to get along with his mother B) he completely looks past all the reasons why this would NOT be a good idea: His friend Graham would have all the opportunities in the world to steal Bliss, his plethora of exes who would all love to have him back (Which- side rant...why is the idea that a literary male needs to have dozens of exes who can't seem to move on from him after the break-up a recurring theme? Because it's rather annoying and unrealistic.) and C) Bliss has grown up in the US! He can't honestly expect her to sign off on something like that on the short notice he would be giving her in the book, which is pretty much "Hey, I start Monday!"In the end, I didn't hate this book, despite how hard on it I'm being. However, it was in no way necessary. It didn't feel like a closing, no extra questions were answered, in fact..I was left with more questions than I went into the book with (and I went in with no questions at all.). I think the main issue was the novella's length- at only 110 pages of story, there was no time to expand on anything, so it all seemed thrown together as a way to milk as much from "Losing It" as possible.
It was an inexpensive book, so if you really want to read more about Bliss and Garrick, then go ahead, but I don't consider it a must-read by any means.