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sensational79's review against another edition
5.0
This book was unexpectedly sweet and ohh so British. I absolutely loved the slang and totally love the twists and turns to get to a happy ending. I appreciate the cleaver way they peppered in the different conversations about race and it impacted.
I’m happy I read this one.
I’m happy I read this one.
elizabethlo's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.25
jencunn2024's review against another edition
3.0
I was a little disappointed in this mainly because it was categorized under “comedy” and it definitely isn’t one. It was an average book about a break-up of a long-term relationship and how to move past that in friendships, at work, and in love.
alyson3il's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
happylilkt's review against another edition
3.0
Ah, fake relationships.... What could go wrong?
I would usually rate this lower because there is a LOT of unnecessary profanity...but, I did enjoy it and amazingly (!) there were no intimate scenes (fade to black only), so I'm actually going to keep it at 3 stars. Just know that if language bothers you then this is a MUST skip.
I would usually rate this lower because there is a LOT of unnecessary profanity...but, I did enjoy it and amazingly (!) there were no intimate scenes (fade to black only), so I'm actually going to keep it at 3 stars. Just know that if language bothers you then this is a MUST skip.
melissa_bookworm's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoy Mhairi McFarlane's work, they are all so compulsively readable.
One thing I'll say is if breakdowns of long term relationships are triggering to you, the first half if the book will be tough. The split between Laurie and Dan is raw and visceral.
One thing I'll say is if breakdowns of long term relationships are triggering to you, the first half if the book will be tough. The split between Laurie and Dan is raw and visceral.
kafkatina's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pedophilia
bronski's review against another edition
4.0
I wish this book was around a year ago. “Epically long term relationship ending and later questioning everything you ever knew or understood about your partner because their moral compass is completely absent and probably always was” is not a common plot line.
This is a Brit romcom but it’s written well and is so witty. The characters are likeable and the story is heartwarming despite the angsty bits in the beginning. It briefly touches on experiences as a black minority. My only point of frustration was the typical miscommunication between the characters which creates unnecessary drama. Look past it though. This book is a romance, more focused on the woman finding herself. It’s predictable, but writing as a nurse during a global pandemic, more of this please!
This is a Brit romcom but it’s written well and is so witty. The characters are likeable and the story is heartwarming despite the angsty bits in the beginning. It briefly touches on experiences as a black minority. My only point of frustration was the typical miscommunication between the characters which creates unnecessary drama. Look past it though. This book is a romance, more focused on the woman finding herself. It’s predictable, but writing as a nurse during a global pandemic, more of this please!