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3.15 AVERAGE
3.15 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
3 1/2 ⭐️
Honestly, I would give the end of this book 4 stars but throughout the majority of the novel I found myself questioning whether the main couple actually belonged together. For that I rounded down.
Honestly, I would give the end of this book 4 stars but throughout the majority of the novel I found myself questioning whether the main couple actually belonged together. For that I rounded down.
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Probably the last book I finished in 2022 and least favorite of Sophie K.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
overall fun, although ava’s level of delulu was borderline annoying at times & harold getting hit by a car was so unnecessary
slow-paced
Definitely my least favorite of Kinsella’s books I’ve read so far. I didn’t really like Matt and Ava together once they got back to real life (sadly after a promising start at the retreat) at all, and most of the characters really annoyed me tbh. Also, random pet injury scene comes out of nowhere and felt pretty unnecessary in the grand scheme of the book.
3.5 stars
Aria and Dutch end up at a writers retreat under assumed names where the focus is on writing, and real names and personal details are not to be a topic of conversation during that time. The two hit it off and a romance begins. They don't reveal anything about their true identities until they land home in London. Promises to be together forever are thrown on end when their true personalities, quirks, and circles of friends/families are revealed. This book was a light-hearted read that felt a little cutesy and awkward at times, but enjoyable overall.
Aria and Dutch end up at a writers retreat under assumed names where the focus is on writing, and real names and personal details are not to be a topic of conversation during that time. The two hit it off and a romance begins. They don't reveal anything about their true identities until they land home in London. Promises to be together forever are thrown on end when their true personalities, quirks, and circles of friends/families are revealed. This book was a light-hearted read that felt a little cutesy and awkward at times, but enjoyable overall.
If you ever find yourself in need of a zany and ridiculous rom-com, don't ever look any further than Sophie Kinsella. I've been a fan of hers for over twelve years now and have read every single one. And while this wasn't one of her best, it certainly was a great time.
Right off the bat, you know you are in for a rocky relationship. Ava and Matt meet on a writing retreat in Italy under the secret names of Aria and Dutch, and hit it off immediately. Like, declaring their undying love for each other by the end of the week hit it off. But it's a bit of a punch in the gut when it turns out the real-life details aren't all so compatible. From differences of opinion on art, tidiness, food, beds, dogs, suddenly there are a lot of dealbreakers for this couple to work through.
Part of what makes Sophie Kinsella's book so fun is that the circumstances her characters fall into are so over-the-top. These things would never happen to people, and yet they actually could. It's such a fine line for her to walk in where she takes Ava and Matt. From poor first impressions on the parents to sleeping over for the first time to run in's with the ex … it's a delightful sort of cringe. Even the secondary characters are perfectly balanced between caricatures and genuine. They have strong personalities that make each of them stand out and hold their own against the star players. Do I wish her main characters weren't all so similar in tone and personality? I'm starting to, with each one I read.
Look, mad props to Kinsella for pulling this one off. If one thing is glaringly clear, it's that Ava and Matt are 99% incompatible. Their lifestyles and choices are practically night and day from the other, and you can't help but wonder how on earth they're going to get a happy ending. There's just no way it's possible. But Kinsella brought it home. Despite all the trials and hardships, the character growth made this a very satisfying story.
The narrator was great for this! Fiona Hardingham brought these characters to life well and made it easy to follow along with.
Right off the bat, you know you are in for a rocky relationship. Ava and Matt meet on a writing retreat in Italy under the secret names of Aria and Dutch, and hit it off immediately. Like, declaring their undying love for each other by the end of the week hit it off. But it's a bit of a punch in the gut when it turns out the real-life details aren't all so compatible. From differences of opinion on art, tidiness, food, beds, dogs, suddenly there are a lot of dealbreakers for this couple to work through.
Part of what makes Sophie Kinsella's book so fun is that the circumstances her characters fall into are so over-the-top. These things would never happen to people, and yet they actually could. It's such a fine line for her to walk in where she takes Ava and Matt. From poor first impressions on the parents to sleeping over for the first time to run in's with the ex … it's a delightful sort of cringe. Even the secondary characters are perfectly balanced between caricatures and genuine. They have strong personalities that make each of them stand out and hold their own against the star players. Do I wish her main characters weren't all so similar in tone and personality? I'm starting to, with each one I read.
Look, mad props to Kinsella for pulling this one off. If one thing is glaringly clear, it's that Ava and Matt are 99% incompatible. Their lifestyles and choices are practically night and day from the other, and you can't help but wonder how on earth they're going to get a happy ending. There's just no way it's possible. But Kinsella brought it home. Despite all the trials and hardships, the character growth made this a very satisfying story.
The narrator was great for this! Fiona Hardingham brought these characters to life well and made it easy to follow along with.
I almost didn’t finish this but it got so much better so if you’re reading this, hang in there.