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emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
After nineteen year old Evie Jones is betrayed by her best friend and disgraced by the media, she is forced to relocate to New York and stay with her grandmother for a while. But after a argument, her grandmother disappears and it's up to her and a boy named Milo to find her.
Pros
+Fast paced. This book was very short and a very fast read.
+Black romance rep. Even though the romance was really on the back burner it nice to read something with black protagonists in a contemporary setting and not surrounding by issues of race or in poverty.
+Fame scene. I like the articles and transcripts sprinkles in-between the chapter it really bring the Hollywood scene to life
+Milo. I like how mostly patient and understanding Milo was. There was only a few time he got really angry. He was always down to help. He and his bandmates were very lovable, with the exception of his friend, Raf. I didn't like him that much. I don't hate him but still, he was childish to me.
Cons
-Not a lot of action. Most the book focuses on the same area or Milo's band. I was really disappointed that I didn't really get to explore more area of New York. There more standing around talking then action.
-Slightly repetitive in the beginning. Near the beginning tends to state facts or backstories about the characters over and over again. It's doesn't last long but it does get a bit tiring.
-Not enough development. While Evie became a bit more open, less selfish, and began to not share what people think, she is mostly still the same. We never really see her development grow over time. It was just all there at the end.
-barely any chemistry. I like romance was the main focus or a huge factor but in consequence of we only get a few moments with Evie and Milo. The chemistry is too weak for them to be a full blown romance.
I don't know what about this book didn't click for me. I felt like I was slogging through it even though it was pretty fast read. I VERY appreciative for the black romance rep but this book just didn't do for me.
Pros
+Fast paced. This book was very short and a very fast read.
+Black romance rep. Even though the romance was really on the back burner it nice to read something with black protagonists in a contemporary setting and not surrounding by issues of race or in poverty.
+Fame scene. I like the articles and transcripts sprinkles in-between the chapter it really bring the Hollywood scene to life
+Milo. I like how mostly patient and understanding Milo was. There was only a few time he got really angry. He was always down to help. He and his bandmates were very lovable, with the exception of his friend, Raf. I didn't like him that much. I don't hate him but still, he was childish to me.
Cons
-Not a lot of action. Most the book focuses on the same area or Milo's band. I was really disappointed that I didn't really get to explore more area of New York. There more standing around talking then action.
-Slightly repetitive in the beginning. Near the beginning tends to state facts or backstories about the characters over and over again. It's doesn't last long but it does get a bit tiring.
-Not enough development. While Evie became a bit more open, less selfish, and began to not share what people think, she is mostly still the same. We never really see her development grow over time. It was just all there at the end.
-barely any chemistry. I like romance was the main focus or a huge factor but in consequence of we only get a few moments with Evie and Milo. The chemistry is too weak for them to be a full blown romance.
I don't know what about this book didn't click for me. I felt like I was slogging through it even though it was pretty fast read. I VERY appreciative for the black romance rep but this book just didn't do for me.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing and Death
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