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kfmcf's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I loved this book. I thought the characters were cute, the story was fun, and it was sexy in a very grounded way. I don't think it's perfect but I made me laugh and think and feel and escape reality for a bit.
I am a big fan of the really slice of life rom coms, which this very much is. Yes there's the added aspect of ex-child stars but they're adults. could do with out the proposal trope but that's just me I think. I just don't think marriage is necessary all the time right away.
I also very much want to read Hahn's YA books now. And I'll pick up whatever her next adult romance is as well!
I am a big fan of the really slice of life rom coms, which this very much is. Yes there's the added aspect of ex-child stars but they're adults.
I also very much want to read Hahn's YA books now. And I'll pick up whatever her next adult romance is as well!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcoholism and Emotional abuse
Minor: Addiction
culzean's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Body shaming, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Alcoholism, Toxic friendship, Addiction, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Alcohol, and Toxic relationship
dianaschmidty's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-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
Disney-like child stars meets HGTV meets second chance romance? And it’s dual POV?! Perfect premise!
Cam and Shelby just oozed chemistry and amazing dialogue. I loved how open and honest they were with each other after having dealt with years of miscommunication. It was super refreshing to read a romcom where the main characters aren’t torn apart by their dumb decisions, just torn by circumstances, which is very realistic.
I also thought Cam and Shelby’s respective friends added a lot to the book. Even though there were a lot of characters, each was fully fleshed out and added something to the story.
The song titles for the chapters was amazing! I even ended up making a Spotify playlist with all of the songs, because Erin Hahn clearly has great taste in music!
The novel did a great job at making me feel connected to Shelby and Cam from the first page, with me already being mad at Shelby on Cam’s behalf by page three! I felt that way the whole book.
While the writing felt a little off and clunky near the beginning, since this is an ARC, I’m hopeful those issues will be corrected with the published edition!
Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Griffin, and Erin Hahn for providing me access to this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child abuse, and Eating disorder
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