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suzyq436's review against another edition
4.0
Just like Henry, I thought Vicky was quite a loon at the beginning but her and Smuckers grew on me like no tomorrow. The plot of Smuckers was so random that it was hilarious. I loved the chemistry between Vicky and Henry, the build up and the growth in their relationship. The only thing I did not enjoy was the common miscommunication trope that plagues so many of romances. Where the couple splits or ends up in a fight all because they don't communicate or refuse to listen. But other than that it was a cute, quirky, sexy romance.
ndarlucio's review against another edition
1.0
Let me tell you this, I was quite happy going into the book. It was cute and very unusual for a romance book. A dog? Owning more than half of a company? I mean, how much more fun could this book get?
But as we progressed further into it, there it was. The lazy writing and lazy cliches that end up irritating me. I wanted to finish this book since I got it for free during “Stuff your kindle day” and I guess it made me lose a lot of brain cells. That Vonda/Vicky persona didn’t work out well enough. There were moments where you want to root for her but she ends up disappointing you instead. For a heroine being painted as strong and mighty, she’s a whiny person with a dark backstory. One thing that irks me the most are protagonists being defined by their dark pasts and although there are a lot of books who delivered that perfectly, this book made it her personality. Without her dark past, she’s literally a bland character who takes care of a dog.
And please, Henry? What even is this? Not more than three weeks in the book, and they’re already fucking? Where’s the romance in that? Where’s the build up? For a book so long it didn’t deliver any developments between the two. First you have a childish protagonist and a boring male partner. Second, the book literally sees sex as a solution to whatever. She’s crying? Sex. They have unsolved conflict? Sex. What is it about books wanting to rush into building the relationship of the characters? Is there such a demand for sex scenes that it literally takes up almost half of the story?
I don’t like this book at all. It’s a waste of time. Although this is subjective, I would personally say that if you ever think of wanting to read this book, just save yourself.
But as we progressed further into it, there it was. The lazy writing and lazy cliches that end up irritating me. I wanted to finish this book since I got it for free during “Stuff your kindle day” and I guess it made me lose a lot of brain cells. That Vonda/Vicky persona didn’t work out well enough. There were moments where you want to root for her but she ends up disappointing you instead. For a heroine being painted as strong and mighty, she’s a whiny person with a dark backstory. One thing that irks me the most are protagonists being defined by their dark pasts and although there are a lot of books who delivered that perfectly, this book made it her personality. Without her dark past, she’s literally a bland character who takes care of a dog.
And please, Henry? What even is this? Not more than three weeks in the book, and they’re already fucking? Where’s the romance in that? Where’s the build up? For a book so long it didn’t deliver any developments between the two. First you have a childish protagonist and a boring male partner. Second, the book literally sees sex as a solution to whatever. She’s crying? Sex. They have unsolved conflict? Sex. What is it about books wanting to rush into building the relationship of the characters? Is there such a demand for sex scenes that it literally takes up almost half of the story?
I don’t like this book at all. It’s a waste of time. Although this is subjective, I would personally say that if you ever think of wanting to read this book, just save yourself.
acerpacer's review against another edition
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
3.5
sarahlreadseverything's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 rounding up. Enjoyed both main characters, hilarious concept with a fun execution, and chemistry galore. Some of the scene cuts and transitions felt a bit odd/abrupt.
lesleyt's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
tinyflame4's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
bookishjen_10's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
kassiebetweenpages's review against another edition
4.0
This was fun, with a sad past tossed in and a hell of a lot of spice.