Reviews

Foundation by Lainey Davis

perrydogpublishing's review against another edition

3.0

Good but flawed… solid 3.5

I have mixed feelings about this book. The characters are relatable emotionally, but the first “encounter” doesn’t feel genuine and the MMC comes off pervy. A character changes names halfway through the book, there are some glaring errors in the middle and I don’t buy the “big miscommunication” scene. It has a lot of really good qualities but I can’t give half stars…

peonyatropos's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

A bit more tempered than many romcoms. Persistent mentality of “friends with benefits” for most of book, despite obvious underlying “idiots in love” makes for an uncomfortable/fatiguing tension. Not sure if this was intentional; not detrimental but made it less enjoyable and more tiring to read/feel along. 
Somewhat unusual themes of complex family dynamics, running and mental health, environmental engineering and humanitarianism. 

mbryan's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

jjschweim's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.25

sillygoosereads's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

leannmillerj's review against another edition

challenging funny 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

2.5

mrs_moa's review against another edition

4.0

A laugh out loud grumpy and grumpier romcom.

Liam, an engineer with a precise and grouchy manner, is forced to help Nicole, an outspoken, brash and even grumpier work associate , to train for an upcoming marathon which she is none to happy to be entered into thanks to her boss. Then
their worlds collide further when Liam is nominated to help solve Nicole’s property issue.

What ensues is personality clashes, spice and steam, a nosy neighbour, forced proximity and throw in The Brady Family banter, you’re in for a hilarious treat.

I listened to this on audible. The narrators, Carly Robins and Tom Taylorson are superb.

I absolutely adored Liam and Nicole’s story and I’m now slowly working through the rest of The Brady Family’s tales.

wdw_bee's review against another edition

4.0

Rival office rom com with side plot of training for marathon relay running. Really enjoyed this audiobook!

book_isha's review against another edition

3.0

Listened to the audiobook narrated by Carly Robins and Tom Taylorson. This is your quintessential rom-com but I didn't love the FMC and I think there could have been a bit more character development.

luvbug86's review against another edition

4.0

I adore a book with some good whitty banter between the characters. Not the enemies to lovers type, but the type where I do the same thing with my boyfriend style. Poking fun at each other and just enjoying the conversation and the company you never get tired of.

Super cute, quick read and a few spicy scenes that keep it interesting.