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Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams

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laheath's review against another edition

emotional 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

4.25

I think I enjoyed this second book just as much as the first! I loved the sibling relationships and friendships between young and old in this glimpse at small town life. The romance between Will and Annie was so sweet but bold enough to help Annie break out of her shell. For two people who had trouble communicating with those closest to them, it was really endearing to see how they could communicate with each other. I loved the hints at a third book in the series and can't wait to read it!

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annabananadel's review against another edition

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Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

"I’d say that I regret the things I never said way more than the things I have said. If you love him – be honest. With yourself and with him."

I saw sooooooooooooo many good reviews regarding this book and after researching on it, I realized it was the second book of a series so I had to read the first book just so I could read this~! And I'm so happy that I was able to read this because it's such a good read, although, I wasn't able to read this continuously like how I read When In Rome because life became hectic, meaning, I wasn't on vacation anymore.

This book is for the introverted girls out there who are scared of being themselves when you go out on a date with guys (or simply just talking to guys). I resonated with Annie on a different level and not just because we have the same nickname, Anna Banana, but because she's the youngest child in the family and everyone just thinks of you as such - the youngest. Although to be honest, mine is also connected to my height, that's why people think of me as a child, sadly. This book simply tells girls out there that you don't need to be somebody else for you to find your significant other because your significant other would love you just the way you are - however cliché this is.

Annie is a small town girl who just wants simple things - a family like what her parents had. She simply just wanted a husband who wants children and would stay in their little hometown. But how could this be achieved if she doesn't even talk to boys, much less, date them? Then comes in Will, Amelia's bodyguard - oops, executive protective agent, who was somehow fell into Amelia's trap to help Annie be a datable girl. It's another cliché story about a ladies' man together with a virgin girl but that's what makes it very exciting. Getting into Will's head is the cherry on top. You can see him fighting with himself to get as far away from slipping into having a romantic relationship with Annie. This is why I love dual perspective, you can see both sides of the character and can judge them more based on what comes into their minds.

Their relationship somehow started from being friends to lover because they definitely had friendship vibes at the start! They were helping each other out, even subconsciously. I also love the little hint about Madison and James' relationship which might be the next and third book of the series. Overall, it's such a cute book and definitely a good way to pass time!

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catsandmetaphors's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes

3.75

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mrssmithreadsrom's review against another edition

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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

4.75

Super cute story of Annie, the baby of the family and the golden girl of li’l ole Rome, Kentucky, and “bad” boy, executive protection agent Will Griffin. Will get into town to protect Annie’s future sister in law (Amelia) just as Annie is coming off a bad first date, and they have a bit of an instant connection. Will is a secondary character from When in Rome, and it’s implied that he met Annie in passing in that story. When Amelia finds out about Annie’s failed date, she gets it in her head that Annie needs a dating coach and Will is the perfect candidate for the role. With the understanding that Will is looking to leave Rome as soon as his assignment’s up, and Annie looking for a walk down the aisle, the two start hanging out and the coaching begins.

Enter a nosy bunch of neighbors (think of the crew from Stars Hollow) who all determine tatted up Will is a terrible fit for sweet florist Annie and a petition to split the two up, shenanigans from both Amelia and a feuding pair of busy body old ladies, and you’ve got the cutest rom com.

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alli4byu's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

3.5⭐️ for me! Sarah Adams writes such sweet books. This one I was focused a little too much on the physical for my taste, but for many people it would hardly be an issue. Fun to have Noah and Amelia so heavily involved!! Great character development, too. And GEEEEEZ is Will a master at communication and consent. WE LOVE TO SEE IT. I look forward to the next book! There was definitely major foreshadowing into who the next story will be about which is exciting 😊

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thrntnja's review against another edition

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Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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theinstabookworm's review against another edition

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Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

THE GOOD: The first line of the book was epic and I did laugh out loud quite a bit throughout the story, especiallt at all the different names Annie came up with because she didn't know Will's given name. I loved being back in Rome, Kentucky with all the characters from WHEN IN ROME. Sarah Adams hints in the acknowledgements that perhaps we haven't seen the last of these characters or Rome, Kentucky, and I definitely would read another book in this series. In the meantime, I'll have to pick up her other books!

THE BAD: I don't know if it was that I wasn't in the mood to read both books in the series back-to-back, but this wasn't as good as When in Rome, in my opinion. I didn't buy the chemistry between Annie and Will until there were about 150 pages left.

Favourite quote: "Come with me?"
I nod. "Anywhere."

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oceanwriter's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

For some reason, I'm a person who tends to prefer the sequels over the first installments. I read this book back to back with When in Rome and found myself much more attached to Annie and Will than Amelia and Noah.

Shy and introverted Annie has her heart set on finding her other half. Thanks to small-town talk, she begins to fear her quiet reputation has her out of luck in the dating department. She enlists her friend Amelia's bodyguard Will to help her come out of her shell.

I'm not usually a fan of plots where the 'good girl' has to become someone she isn't just to find 'love' but it worked for me more here than usual. Will's personality has a great contrast with Annie's. They fit well together as the narrators.

Like When in Rome, this book has quite a few references to Audrey Hepburn, albeit, not quite as many as the first. The film of focus this time around is Funny Face. If you've seen the film, you can see some of the similarities between Annie and Jo Stockton. I'm curious to see if this theme continues should the series go on.

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ofpagesandparagraphs's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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carla20's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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