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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
I had the pleasure of getting an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley and I'm so glad I did! I absolutely enjoyed this book! This was the first book I have read from this author and I'm definitely picking up more! I loved the relationship between Will and Lexi, but I really enjoyed seeing the mother/daughter relationship between Lexi and Gwen
medium-paced
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I think I read this book at the wrong time. I can’t, for the life of me, figure out how so many people enjoyed this book.
This book is like a fairytale with a millionaire guy sweeping a young, attractive, down on her luck girl. I liked Will enough even with the insta love but I couldn’t stand Lexi.
Not only was she ridiculous, but the girl is 25 and acting like the end of the world because she “gave up 3 of her prime years” to help family. Part of the issue is that the narrator’s voice did not fit as she made these 25 year olds sound like they were in their mid 30’s, not right out of college. Lexi is not relatable and has obnoxious hang ups.
I tend to like romance books where the MMC falls first but Will is just made to seem desperate. My frustration keeps going back to the narrator that did not do this book any favors.
The unnecessary running comments felt overdone. I understand that she was a track star, but it felt unnecessary to the story to keep bringing it back up.
I guess a positive is that the setting and season were quite festive. Would be fun to read in the fall with a pumpkin spice latte
2.5 stars
This book is like a fairytale with a millionaire guy sweeping a young, attractive, down on her luck girl. I liked Will enough even with the insta love but I couldn’t stand Lexi.
Not only was she ridiculous, but the girl is 25 and acting like the end of the world because she “gave up 3 of her prime years” to help family. Part of the issue is that the narrator’s voice did not fit as she made these 25 year olds sound like they were in their mid 30’s, not right out of college. Lexi is not relatable and has obnoxious hang ups.
I tend to like romance books where the MMC falls first but Will is just made to seem desperate. My frustration keeps going back to the narrator that did not do this book any favors.
The unnecessary running comments felt overdone. I understand that she was a track star, but it felt unnecessary to the story to keep bringing it back up.
I guess a positive is that the setting and season were quite festive. Would be fun to read in the fall with a pumpkin spice latte
2.5 stars
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Can’t Help Falling in Love promises all the ingredients for a perfect fall rom-com: a charming meet-cute, a fake engagement, and a whirlwind romance set against the backdrop of pumpkin patches and cozy flannels. It’s the kind of book you want to curl up with on a crisp autumn day, maybe with a pumpkin spice latte in hand—if you can overlook a few quirks.
Let’s talk about Lexi and Will, our leads. Lexi is juggling way too much for any one person—grieving mom, college, and a job that sounds like it’s straight out of a slapstick comedy. Enter Will, who’s not just any guy but Seattle’s most eligible bachelor with a family business to run. Their first date? A rom-com disaster waiting to happen, and of course, it does. One party later, and suddenly they’re in a fake engagement that’s somehow more believable than most of the real ones on reality TV.
Now, while the plot hits all the right rom-com notes, the writing sometimes hits...well, a few wrong ones. The pronoun shifts can be jarring. One minute we’re getting a third-person view of Lexi’s thoughts, and the next, it’s like the narrator is talking directly to her. It’s the literary equivalent of a record scratch—just when you’re getting into the flow, you’re pulled out by a sudden “you” where a “she” should be. It’s the kind of thing that makes you do a double-take, and not in a good way. Hopefully, someone with a red pen will come along and smooth out those transitions.
Despite the occasional narrative whiplash, there’s a lot to like here. The chemistry between Lexi and Will is believable, and the fake engagement trope is used in a way that’s both fun and full of tension. Watching Lexi navigate Will’s glamorous world while trying to keep her feet on the ground adds a nice layer of conflict. And let’s not forget the fall vibes—the setting is like a Pinterest board come to life, with just the right amount of seasonal charm.
Can’t Help Falling in Love is a fun, flirty read, despite the awkward pronoun shifts. It’s the literary equivalent of stepping on a rake in the middle of a charming pumpkin patch—distracting, but not enough to ruin the whole experience. If you’re in the mood for a lighthearted romance with a side of autumnal aesthetic, this one’s worth a read—just be prepared for a few bumps along the way.
Let’s talk about Lexi and Will, our leads. Lexi is juggling way too much for any one person—grieving mom, college, and a job that sounds like it’s straight out of a slapstick comedy. Enter Will, who’s not just any guy but Seattle’s most eligible bachelor with a family business to run. Their first date? A rom-com disaster waiting to happen, and of course, it does. One party later, and suddenly they’re in a fake engagement that’s somehow more believable than most of the real ones on reality TV.
Now, while the plot hits all the right rom-com notes, the writing sometimes hits...well, a few wrong ones. The pronoun shifts can be jarring. One minute we’re getting a third-person view of Lexi’s thoughts, and the next, it’s like the narrator is talking directly to her. It’s the literary equivalent of a record scratch—just when you’re getting into the flow, you’re pulled out by a sudden “you” where a “she” should be. It’s the kind of thing that makes you do a double-take, and not in a good way. Hopefully, someone with a red pen will come along and smooth out those transitions.
Despite the occasional narrative whiplash, there’s a lot to like here. The chemistry between Lexi and Will is believable, and the fake engagement trope is used in a way that’s both fun and full of tension. Watching Lexi navigate Will’s glamorous world while trying to keep her feet on the ground adds a nice layer of conflict. And let’s not forget the fall vibes—the setting is like a Pinterest board come to life, with just the right amount of seasonal charm.
Can’t Help Falling in Love is a fun, flirty read, despite the awkward pronoun shifts. It’s the literary equivalent of stepping on a rake in the middle of a charming pumpkin patch—distracting, but not enough to ruin the whole experience. If you’re in the mood for a lighthearted romance with a side of autumnal aesthetic, this one’s worth a read—just be prepared for a few bumps along the way.
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-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
This may be Sullivan’s best work yet! I will admit, I had my doubts when I started the book, thinking it was playing a bit too hard into the tropes. But, it surprised me in the best way possible. Lexi is a flawed but lovable character, one that I emphasized so strongly with. The book is poignant and while it remains in the romcom category for the most part, it doesn’t shy away from the messiness of life that includes family issues, grief, and insecurity. I truly loved this book and I think it’ll stick with me for a long time.