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daisychainreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Death
liz_ann's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? N/A
4.25
This was a light, warm-hearted read! Cheesy? Maybe! But fun, warm and loveable nonetheless. I related to this book a lot as I am a very "sheltered" person who, just like Ruthie Midona, never really seemed to "fit-in" or get along with people her own age. Never really felt young. This is a predictable, yet very fun romance between the "good little church girl" and the "bad boy." There is depth, though, to Ruthie - an understanding of who she is that might not be translated just from the outside view. I will say, there was some information unearthed throughout the book that I was not expecting! Great lighthearted summer read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Mental illness, and Grief
Minor: Death
theespressoedition's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I'm beginning to question everything I thought I knew. Years ago, I read The Hating Game and loved it. Last year, I read 99 Percent Mine and violently hated it. Now that I've read Second First Impressions... I don't know where I stand anymore. I think I need to go back and read The Hating Game again to gauge what I actually enjoy when it comes to contemporary romance, because maybe Sally Thorne's writing just isn't for me now?
I found this book to be repetitive, slow, and kind of forgettable. I liked the premise a lot and even related to the main character on a pretty regular basis. But I'm sitting here now and I've already forgotten her first name... and I finished the book last night. That's not the best sign, right?
A slow burn is something I've never minded, but this can't even be considered that... it was just slow. And also confusing. I found it really strange that the entire time that Ruthie (her name is Ruthie - I had to look it up) was trying to find a man, she was flirting with Teddy and he wasn't just flirting back, he was literally offering himself to her. At one point, she wonders about what it would be like to kiss him and she wishes she could do so when the night before he - no joke - asked to kiss her and she turned him down.
She also had a very intense kinky, lusty thing going for his hair which kinda freaked me out. I get it, he has nice hair. Mention it once or maybe twice as a joke and move on. But all I know about him now is that he had nice hair and tattoos. I remember little else.
Also... the "sisters" plot twist at the end? Not a plot twist. Totally obvious. How on EARTH did Ruthie not notice it? And are we not gonna go into how awfully Mel was treated the whole time? Ah, the more I talk about this, the more I want to give it a lower rating. Just... not a great book.
I found this book to be repetitive, slow, and kind of forgettable. I liked the premise a lot and even related to the main character on a pretty regular basis. But I'm sitting here now and I've already forgotten her first name... and I finished the book last night. That's not the best sign, right?
A slow burn is something I've never minded, but this can't even be considered that... it was just slow. And also confusing. I found it really strange that the entire time that Ruthie (her name is Ruthie - I had to look it up) was trying to find a man, she was flirting with Teddy and he wasn't just flirting back, he was literally offering himself to her. At one point, she wonders about what it would be like to kiss him and she wishes she could do so when the night before he - no joke - asked to kiss her and she turned him down.
She also had a very intense kinky, lusty thing going for his hair which kinda freaked me out. I get it, he has nice hair. Mention it once or maybe twice as a joke and move on. But all I know about him now is that he had nice hair and tattoos. I remember little else.
Also... the "sisters" plot twist at the end? Not a plot twist. Totally obvious. How on EARTH did Ruthie not notice it? And are we not gonna go into how awfully Mel was treated the whole time? Ah, the more I talk about this, the more I want to give it a lower rating. Just... not a great book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Body shaming and Mental illness
sweetsugatam's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Cursing, Death, Grief, and Panic attacks/disorders
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