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When in Rome by Sarah Adams

95 reviews

delaneylacerte4's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

4.25

I really liked the characters. I feel like it is important to note how they felt about their past relationships, which made it hard for Amelia and Noah to jump into something. Noah is kind and doesn’t force Amelia (Rae) to express her feelings if she doesn’t want to. I love when they go to the lake and when they Amelia bandages Noah up after he comes home after drinking and knocking over a lamp. Amelia has to deal with the struggles of being a famous pop star who is constantly bombarded by paparazzi and fans. Rome, Kentucky is the perfect break for her. She also sucks at making pancakes and loves to play Scrabble. Noah is also a reader and has a room full of books. His parents died during a thunderstorm while on the top of a mountain, so he is afraid of storms. I think it was so cute when he got scared and asked Amelia if he could sleep with her because he couldn’t sleep. 
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josoko's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted

4.25

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purplesteffi's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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acethirtynine'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? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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latashman's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Heartwarming romance novel about a singer finding her voice after an intense career. Loved the interactions between the main characters. 

I wish the book had more communication with the main characters about their problems throughout. I feel like a lot was dumped on the reader at the end. 
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jg34's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

Might be overstating how good this book is just out of my excitement to find a non YA romance with no spice. I missed having an actual plot to read!! Alright I’m being dramatic but this was a cute story about two fleshed out characters and a charming setting. I have no complaints!
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janaya's review against another edition

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

3.25

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folded_between_pages_of_books's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

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bookfilledcottage's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A closed door romance with sparks flying since the first meet-cute.

If you love Luke and Lorelai and classic film retellings, the Roman Holiday-inspired scenes and the sunshine (superstar) x grumpy boy (baker) romance trope in this book is really well-balanced.

Sometimes, even more than the romance itself, I felt like I was falling in love with Rome, Kentucky myself and Noah’s sisters. 

This book is the perfect homely, cozy haven to run into when you need a pick-me-up.

A dream for fans of classic films and Gilmore girls!
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martapsalvado's review against another edition

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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? No

4.0

Rolled my eyes at least 15 times reading this (ohh his manly veins and surly pose) but can't say I wasn't entertained. In fact, I was so entertained that I ended up reading for hours straight on a saturday until I finished the book, wish doesn't happen often these days.

I'm not usually a big fan of the grumpy x sunshine trope and even less of insta love. But I loved the characters and the small town dynamic!!

Very curious about the second book focused on Annie!

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