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3.15 AVERAGE
3.15 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Love Your Life by Sophie Kinsella was a read I have mixed feelings about. The story begins at a writer's retreat. As part of the retreat, the attendees don't reveal their true identities and instead take on aliases. At the retreat "Aria" (Ava) and "Dutch" (Matt) form an electric connection. With this, they know very little about who the other person really is, and they like it that way focusing instead on their chemistry. As the retreat ends, they realize they both live in London. They decide to keep seeing each other outside of the retreat, and that's where things get quite complicated. The complexities are honestly where I struggled as a reader. I think when you read a rom-com-esque book, there's something that you find yourself rooting for. Honestly, y'all, I knew what I was supposed to be rooting for, and I just couldn't get there. I anticipated where things were going to end, and I found myself seriously questioning if that was what was best. Independent of all the issues before, the ending was cute. However, because of all the mess before then, I didn't end this reading with that "Awww" feeling of a love story. I have loved so many of Sophie Kinsella's stories, and I'll definitely be back for more, but this round just didn't land for me. Thanks to NetGalley for an early look at this October 2020 release.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i didnt think it was good. dont read romances anyway
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:
Yes
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
This was cute and fun, but also pretty long. I didn’t mind the characters and was unsure if I was rooting for them or not.
Overall, it was a nice on the side book and it was light and easy but not overly memorable.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I've never rooted for a couple LESS
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i was really intrigued by the synopsis on the back of the book during a target run and felt like the plot was so creative and interesting. that being said, this book was not at all what i was expecting. i hate when i don’t like any of the characters but i really found all of them irritating (ironic given how the book focuses on dealbreakers, and i guess every character has deal breakers for me). they’re all just so chaotic and eccentric in different ways. i did. enjoy reading it, but the second hand embarrassment i felt at times was very strong. don’t know if i’ll pick up another book by this author anytime soon.
I have enjoyed Sophie Kinsella's contemporary romances, but this one just didn't work for me. The chemistry was unrealistic and sudden. None of the characters were likable. Main characters trying so hard to make the relationship work, much like how I'm trying to give this book a shot. Unfortunately disappointing - I'd have to give this one a miss.