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always_anxious's review against another edition
I’m not going to rate this because I don’t think I can give it a fair rating. I don’t like reading about celebrities so this story didn’t really work for me, especially with the FMC’s internal thoughts about her social media following and her need for attention.
I thought the FMC’s initial meeting with the MMC was also kinda rude, telling him she wanted a latte like he was her personal assistant instead of the shop owner.
I thought the FMC’s initial meeting with the MMC was also kinda rude, telling him she wanted a latte like he was her personal assistant instead of the shop owner.
halfpintreads's review
4.0
Somewhere close to 4 stars. So many things I loved, but not without some flaws.
When his beloved grandfather passes a way, Calvin Ellis inherits his struggling, eclectic bookstore in Big Sur. The book store he would visit over the summer as a child and loved. Convinced selling it is the right thing to do, he agrees to honor one of the last engagements his grandfather booked, a modeling photo shoot.
When supermodel Lucia Bell arrives for the photo shoot, she didn't expect the impact that "The Mad Ones" bookstore would have on her. Nor did she expect the impact that the new owner. Secretly a poet at heart, she has been increasingly disenchanted with modeling and her career. But admits she is hooked on the fame and quest for more.
Both Calvin and Lucia are living lives that they are content with, but that aren't honoring their true selves. The story of them finding themselves and finding each other was beautiful. It was a slower burn, but whoa did the flames fly high once it got going!!
While there were little things that really threw me out of the story, like comments about not being able to take a picture since they couldn't post it to social media... um you have camera phones? And the complete lack of internet service, but I just threw them in a closet, locked the door and enjoyed the ride.
There were moments of really wonderful writing in this. Moments of referencing poems or books that really spoke to this readers heart. Not to mention the beauty of Big Sur and the ocean and the redwoods. This broke a tiny book slump for me and I'm so glad I read it!
When his beloved grandfather passes a way, Calvin Ellis inherits his struggling, eclectic bookstore in Big Sur. The book store he would visit over the summer as a child and loved. Convinced selling it is the right thing to do, he agrees to honor one of the last engagements his grandfather booked, a modeling photo shoot.
When supermodel Lucia Bell arrives for the photo shoot, she didn't expect the impact that "The Mad Ones" bookstore would have on her. Nor did she expect the impact that the new owner. Secretly a poet at heart, she has been increasingly disenchanted with modeling and her career. But admits she is hooked on the fame and quest for more.
Both Calvin and Lucia are living lives that they are content with, but that aren't honoring their true selves. The story of them finding themselves and finding each other was beautiful. It was a slower burn, but whoa did the flames fly high once it got going!!
While there were little things that really threw me out of the story, like comments about not being able to take a picture since they couldn't post it to social media... um you have camera phones? And the complete lack of internet service, but I just threw them in a closet, locked the door and enjoyed the ride.
There were moments of really wonderful writing in this. Moments of referencing poems or books that really spoke to this readers heart. Not to mention the beauty of Big Sur and the ocean and the redwoods. This broke a tiny book slump for me and I'm so glad I read it!
malreads86's review
4.0
Calvin and Lucia. Nerd and super model. Opposites attract in a sizzling way.
This story was more about two people finding out who they truly were and how they complemented each other in their discoveries. This was about how meeting each other opened themselves up to their authentic selves and really leaning into living your most authentic life. Their love story was beautiful and I found myself enraptured in their passion.
I would say it’s very light BDSM, kinda a slow burn. It takes awhile to get into it but around 50% it really picks up. But the nerdy guy turned dominant was fucking hot!! I really enjoyed the writing. I loved that the heroine was a writer and found her passion in writing again. Very thought provoking lines about living life to the fullest. I really enjoyed it!!
Steam level: 3/5
Angst level: 2/5
Overall: 4 stars
This story was more about two people finding out who they truly were and how they complemented each other in their discoveries. This was about how meeting each other opened themselves up to their authentic selves and really leaning into living your most authentic life. Their love story was beautiful and I found myself enraptured in their passion.
I would say it’s very light BDSM, kinda a slow burn. It takes awhile to get into it but around 50% it really picks up. But the nerdy guy turned dominant was fucking hot!! I really enjoyed the writing. I loved that the heroine was a writer and found her passion in writing again. Very thought provoking lines about living life to the fullest. I really enjoyed it!!
Steam level: 3/5
Angst level: 2/5
Overall: 4 stars
sophieannalysa's review
2.0
I don’t know why I keep doing this to myself. The supermodel falls in love with the nerdy hunky programmer/bookstore owner in 3 days and then quits her modeling career to move in with him and go to college to be a poet because she secretly wanted to do that the whole time.
readwithrach's review
5.0
Bohemian was the first book I read from Kathryn Nolan and it absolutely hooked me. I love Kathryn's writing style so much - she is such a fantastic storyteller. I read it for the first time in May and reread it over the weekend because I enjoyed it so much.
The backdrop for Bohemian is wonderful. I honestly can't imagine anyplace better than a bookstore in beautiful Big Sur. Calvin, the hero of this story and the bookstore owner, made me swoon. While he comes across as somewhat nerdy we quickly realize that he has all kinds of layers. Our heroine, Lucia, also has layers. Lucia is a beautiful career model with a somewhat secret love of books. One week without internet and cell phone service forces Lucia and Calvin to get to know each other and really cause both of them to think about the future.
Lucia and Calvin were absolute FIRE together. I loved their chemistry so much. This books honestly brought forth so many emotions for me and caused a definite book hangover of the best kind. I loved this book so much and can't wait to read more from Kathryn Nolan!
The backdrop for Bohemian is wonderful. I honestly can't imagine anyplace better than a bookstore in beautiful Big Sur. Calvin, the hero of this story and the bookstore owner, made me swoon. While he comes across as somewhat nerdy we quickly realize that he has all kinds of layers. Our heroine, Lucia, also has layers. Lucia is a beautiful career model with a somewhat secret love of books. One week without internet and cell phone service forces Lucia and Calvin to get to know each other and really cause both of them to think about the future.
Lucia and Calvin were absolute FIRE together. I loved their chemistry so much. This books honestly brought forth so many emotions for me and caused a definite book hangover of the best kind. I loved this book so much and can't wait to read more from Kathryn Nolan!
hijinx_abound's review against another edition
3.0
This is a gorgeous story about 2 people who thought they knew what they wanted in life, until there were each thrown a curveball. Although their meeting alerts them both to the fact that things are missing, it is not a “you complete me story”. I must admit those books make me a little twitchy.
It is an easy read with a few surprises thrown in. There is not a huge amount of drama, it’s about self discovery and opening yourself up to possibilities.
It is an easy read with a few surprises thrown in. There is not a huge amount of drama, it’s about self discovery and opening yourself up to possibilities.
jstanothermillenial's review
Bohemian
The star of Lu's POV when she obsessed over losing 24 followers. I'm sorry but that's insanely unrealistic. Anyone who has ever done any social media would never obsess about that number. If you have millions of followers your follower count will fluctuate by hundreds, sometimes thousands every day for no reason. Sometimes it's simply the platform getting rid of bots which can cause huge fluctuations. So if she has 6 million followers losing 24 is nothing.
I know it's a small thing but it's also vey very easily researchable and got me wondering if her whole persona will be unrealistic und unrelatable.
I also don't like how people are described. It's always like "He / she is white. Has brown hair, 6 foot tall and green eyes." Like a perp description, not like a person would actually describe another person in their head.
After 10% I had to stop. Her character was too annoying. I just don't like when the FMC is THIS self absorbed and attention seeking. Can't deal with it. And while I do like a shy nerd MMC Calvin was a bit too much.
The star of Lu's POV when she obsessed over losing 24 followers. I'm sorry but that's insanely unrealistic. Anyone who has ever done any social media would never obsess about that number. If you have millions of followers your follower count will fluctuate by hundreds, sometimes thousands every day for no reason. Sometimes it's simply the platform getting rid of bots which can cause huge fluctuations. So if she has 6 million followers losing 24 is nothing.
I know it's a small thing but it's also vey very easily researchable and got me wondering if her whole persona will be unrealistic und unrelatable.
I also don't like how people are described. It's always like "He / she is white. Has brown hair, 6 foot tall and green eyes." Like a perp description, not like a person would actually describe another person in their head.
After 10% I had to stop. Her character was too annoying. I just don't like when the FMC is THIS self absorbed and attention seeking. Can't deal with it. And while I do like a shy nerd MMC Calvin was a bit too much.