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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
hopeful
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
Can't Help Falling in Love by Sophie Sullivan: 4 Stars
Five Reasons to Read Can't Help Falling in Love:
1. Fake Dating Trope—I personally love the fake dating trope. It's a lot of fun and often involves laugh-out-loud moments, which this book does and does well.
2. Poignant Plot Threads— Nothing makes RomComs better than a thread of a more poignant story threaded through it. In this story, Lexi and her mom are dealing with grief - debilitating, life-altering grief. Witnessing their growth as they slowly worked through their loss gave me all the feels.
3. Relatable FMC - Lexi, the main character, is a hardworking individual who strives to keep her and her mom afloat. Despite her admirable work ethic, she grapples with self-confidence and overall self-worth. While this aspect of her character may not always be enjoyable, it certainly makes her more relatable to readers, adding a personal touch to the story.
4. A Swoon-worthy MMC— Will, the male lead, is a character that will make your heart flutter. Handsome, rich, and not afraid to help Lexi and her mother work through their emotional challenges, he is the epitome of a swoon-worthy love interest.
5. Perfect Fall Coziness—The story is sweet and full of all the feels that create a sense of inner warmth and peace, making it the ideal read for a cozy fall evening.
Why Not Five Stars:
Though I love many aspects of Sophie Sullivan's Can't Help Falling in Love, the pacing caused me trouble at different points in the story. While the characters and plot were engaging, there were moments where the narrative felt either rushed or dragged, disrupting the overall flow. Despite this, the novel's charm and heartwarming elements still make it enjoyable.
Five Reasons to Read Can't Help Falling in Love:
1. Fake Dating Trope—I personally love the fake dating trope. It's a lot of fun and often involves laugh-out-loud moments, which this book does and does well.
2. Poignant Plot Threads— Nothing makes RomComs better than a thread of a more poignant story threaded through it. In this story, Lexi and her mom are dealing with grief - debilitating, life-altering grief. Witnessing their growth as they slowly worked through their loss gave me all the feels.
3. Relatable FMC - Lexi, the main character, is a hardworking individual who strives to keep her and her mom afloat. Despite her admirable work ethic, she grapples with self-confidence and overall self-worth. While this aspect of her character may not always be enjoyable, it certainly makes her more relatable to readers, adding a personal touch to the story.
4. A Swoon-worthy MMC— Will, the male lead, is a character that will make your heart flutter. Handsome, rich, and not afraid to help Lexi and her mother work through their emotional challenges, he is the epitome of a swoon-worthy love interest.
5. Perfect Fall Coziness—The story is sweet and full of all the feels that create a sense of inner warmth and peace, making it the ideal read for a cozy fall evening.
Why Not Five Stars:
Though I love many aspects of Sophie Sullivan's Can't Help Falling in Love, the pacing caused me trouble at different points in the story. While the characters and plot were engaging, there were moments where the narrative felt either rushed or dragged, disrupting the overall flow. Despite this, the novel's charm and heartwarming elements still make it enjoyable.
I adored this book so much!! I saw a lot of myself in the FMC, so much so that it hurt at times lol. And the MMC was soooo sweet! I normally don’t love the insta-love trope, but this book did it really well. This was an all around great book that mixed some sad/serious moments (grief) with some lol cute moments (the meet-cute and their banter). I would give it so many more stars if I could!
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
This was such a sweet wholesome read! A meet cute, fake dating & so many other cute tropes! Lexi & Will are at two opposite ends of life. One is super successful & Seattle’s top bachelor, while the other is struggling & working two jobs to pay for school. When they end up fake dating each other after a run in at Lexi’s job, things start to get complicated for Lexi. She’s determined not to fall for anyone ever.. famous last words!
There were so many sweet moments in this book. I highlighted soooo many things! I loved watching Lexi navigate everything in her life with her mom, career & friends. She really grows throughout the book! And Will with his family was reallllyyy something & he has many things to navigate in the book as well. He falls so hard & it was so cute to see & watch their fake dating turn into more.
Great cute, quick, fall read to add to your TBR📚🧡
There were so many sweet moments in this book. I highlighted soooo many things! I loved watching Lexi navigate everything in her life with her mom, career & friends. She really grows throughout the book! And Will with his family was reallllyyy something & he has many things to navigate in the book as well. He falls so hard & it was so cute to see & watch their fake dating turn into more.
Great cute, quick, fall read to add to your TBR📚🧡
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
slow-paced
This was the perfect cozy read. Easily one of my faves of the year! I laughed, I cried. It was such a beautiful and sweet story.