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trudyd's review against another edition
5.0
I need to figure out how to post PMSL memes. I laughed so hard---best pick me up ever.
I just listened to the Audiobook. What a way to make a boring day AMAZING!!!!!
I just listened to the Audiobook. What a way to make a boring day AMAZING!!!!!
beccamonster44's review against another edition
2.0
I know that I recently said that I wanted to read more non-traditional rom-coms, and since this one took place in the fmc’s childhood home while her mother was undergoing hospice care in the bedroom downstairs, this book would probably would qualify under that umbrella but this was absolutely not what I meant. I think the setting of a romance happening with a hospice care in the background would work for a sweet romance, but when raunchy jokes are being make and spicy scenes are occurring all while a beloved family member is downstairs dying of cancer it makes the romance aspects incredibly off putting. Definitely was dragging my feet to finish this one.
eg_m's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 Stars
Riddle with the author's trademark quirky characters this volume is the cross-over from Knitting in the City kicks of the Winston Brother's series. Although I found the heroine appealing, a lot of the narrative dragged, bogged down by her repetitive, angsty, inner monologue.
Riddle with the author's trademark quirky characters this volume is the cross-over from Knitting in the City kicks of the Winston Brother's series. Although I found the heroine appealing, a lot of the narrative dragged, bogged down by her repetitive, angsty, inner monologue.
tessaisreading's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.25
ashley and drew own my heart. their story was so beautiful, as indivitual by themselves as a couple.
ashley grieving and sorrow was a very realistic portrait of what is to take care a terminal ill relative, to learn how to lose it before they go and how to hold on every second not wanting to let go. the way she found drew, her guilt but also her desire was so well written, done in a beautiful, real and honest way. her journey will always be so close to my heart.
drew, my sweet man. he was the perfect book boyfriend. selfless, respectful, with morals and ethics, funny, smart, well versed and outspoke. love your mother as his mother, your brothers as his brothers and treat you as the gift you are, like you were perfectly custom made for him. for him to love, to respect, to value and to worship. he was by ashley side from day one, being exactly what she (and her family) needed, holding tight through the rough times and never letting her second guessing. he was always there, to help and support. he destroyed the foundation of all of ashleys fears with actions and words, with love and understanding, never expecting anything from her beside letting him love her (which can count as his only flaw). AND HE WROTE HER POETRY.
as for the winston family, i felt very identified with ashley and her emotions regarding her family, how her experience as a child shaped her expectations for adulthood and how despite having achieved them, it is not the same as being at home. when her mother said that she lived through her and maybe thats why she kept her separated from her brothers, it is a bullet to the heart, and how her brothers let her leave to grow up but as billy (so excited for your book baby) said, it is not leaving but indifference, and how in the midst of grief, they are one step closer to having a healthy relationship. family interactions are not perfect, especially between siblings and even more so when there are many of them, however in the end it is clear that everyone wants to love and forgive each other, and i am very excited to see in the next books how their journey of forgiveness and love ends.
writing wise, it is great book. it develops harmoniously, it has a good plot that keeps you interested in the story, it shows that the author did her research work well. it is emotional, it warms your heart and stays with you. it was a beautiful experience.
ashley grieving and sorrow was a very realistic portrait of what is to take care a terminal ill relative, to learn how to lose it before they go and how to hold on every second not wanting to let go. the way she found drew, her guilt but also her desire was so well written, done in a beautiful, real and honest way. her journey will always be so close to my heart.
drew, my sweet man. he was the perfect book boyfriend. selfless, respectful, with morals and ethics, funny, smart, well versed and outspoke. love your mother as his mother, your brothers as his brothers and treat you as the gift you are, like you were perfectly custom made for him. for him to love, to respect, to value and to worship. he was by ashley side from day one, being exactly what she (and her family) needed, holding tight through the rough times and never letting her second guessing. he was always there, to help and support. he destroyed the foundation of all of ashleys fears with actions and words, with love and understanding, never expecting anything from her beside letting him love her (which can count as his only flaw). AND HE WROTE HER POETRY.
as for the winston family, i felt very identified with ashley and her emotions regarding her family, how her experience as a child shaped her expectations for adulthood and how despite having achieved them, it is not the same as being at home. when her mother said that she lived through her and maybe thats why she kept her separated from her brothers, it is a bullet to the heart, and how her brothers let her leave to grow up but as billy (so excited for your book baby) said, it is not leaving but indifference, and how in the midst of grief, they are one step closer to having a healthy relationship. family interactions are not perfect, especially between siblings and even more so when there are many of them, however in the end it is clear that everyone wants to love and forgive each other, and i am very excited to see in the next books how their journey of forgiveness and love ends.
writing wise, it is great book. it develops harmoniously, it has a good plot that keeps you interested in the story, it shows that the author did her research work well. it is emotional, it warms your heart and stays with you. it was a beautiful experience.
amlibera's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoy the Penny Reid Knitting series- for the quirky events, the specificity of the characters and the underlying recognition. I wasn't quite prepared for the reality that is central to this book - the slow lack of event that is waiting for someone to die of cancer. I have done this more than once. And, it rang true. And made me tear up. And yet the humor of the larger world provided comfort. So, yes i liked it.
the_logophile's review against another edition
Too annoying for me, didn't hold my attention. Wasn't really interested in the characters. Was frustrated on Ash's behalf for the whole Drew situation. It didn't seem real because how could anyone go without talking to their six brothers who live with their mother and when you can maintain a relationship for your mother then there's just no excuse. It would've been believable if she had hated them, but it doesn't seem like she does. It's just so impossible to think you see. Like its not the 1900's, you can be in contact through text, insta or othe platforms like it's not that hard. And if Drew is such an important part of the family then why didn't her mother ever mention hum, not even in passing? And apparently she and her mother talked everyday?? I don't understand why but I was crying for Ash's sake. Like I was frustrated that her mother seemed to be such a good friend of Drew, and even though they must have been on such good terms why did she never mention Drew to Ash ? And I don't know if it's such a big deal being appointed as the power of attorney, but what does she mean by giving him that power ? I kind of hate Drew now, like if I had six brothers and me and my mother still insisted so much on some one other than I would be hurt, truly hurt.
my_sweet_reads's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
whatbluereads's review against another edition
4.0
I did not know I could love Penny Reid even more, but I do. My love for the Winston brothers will last for a lifetime, however, Drew is part of that life now. It was so good (great, fantastic, wonderful) to discover Ashley's story. And it was even more amazing to get to know Drew the Viking.
Can you say heart eyes? Because LORD, that man was everything.
Can you say heart eyes? Because LORD, that man was everything.
stinajoramsay's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mflake's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0