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qpullum's review against another edition
2.0
There was nothing wrong with the book other than the fact that it was really boring lol
make_believer's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Sexual content, and Terminal illness
fernanda_ruso's review against another edition
3.0
Admito que fue un libro sin más, pero lo disfruté un montón. A pesar de no ser el típico romance que suelo leer, me ha sorprendido lo fácil y amena que fue su lectura.
La historia es narrada desde el punto de vista de Justine, una mujer adulta llena de sueños para emplearlos en su propio negocio que maneja a la par de su mejor amiga. Todo en su vida parece ir bien, vive sola y emplea su tiempo como más le conviene, hasta que un infortunado suceso la obliga asistir al funeral de una de las personas que más aprecia en el mundo. A demás de aquel choque emocional, debe lidiar con la presencia de Maddie, la chica que le rompió el corazón diez años atrás sin explicación alguna. Jus tiene claro que ello ha pasado ya hace mucho tiempo, que será un breve momento en el que sus vidas volverán a entrelazarse sin más. Sin embargo, Maddie tiene otros planes. Buscará la forma de acercarse y no volver a perder al amor de su vida.
Lo primero que quiero decir es que el libro contrapone mis ideales en el área del amor. Pensar en la mínima posibilidad de darle una segunda oportunidad a la chica que se fue sin siquiera despedirse, dejándote con el corazón roto y con el trauma de que de volver a entregarte a otra persona serías vulnerada nuevamente... No lo sé, no me sueña muy sano. No obstante, disfruté su sencillez, anhelado que se me dieran flashbacks o algo así, para entender su verdadera conexión, pues resulto pobre en ese sentido su "verdadero" amor. Segundo, me quedó a deber también en la relación de Gemma y Ally, que se veía menos tóxica.
Un libro fácil, ligero, romántico y un poquito erótico que me mantuvo entretenida y contenta.
La historia es narrada desde el punto de vista de Justine, una mujer adulta llena de sueños para emplearlos en su propio negocio que maneja a la par de su mejor amiga. Todo en su vida parece ir bien, vive sola y emplea su tiempo como más le conviene, hasta que un infortunado suceso la obliga asistir al funeral de una de las personas que más aprecia en el mundo. A demás de aquel choque emocional, debe lidiar con la presencia de Maddie, la chica que le rompió el corazón diez años atrás sin explicación alguna. Jus tiene claro que ello ha pasado ya hace mucho tiempo, que será un breve momento en el que sus vidas volverán a entrelazarse sin más. Sin embargo, Maddie tiene otros planes. Buscará la forma de acercarse y no volver a perder al amor de su vida.
Lo primero que quiero decir es que el libro contrapone mis ideales en el área del amor. Pensar en la mínima posibilidad de darle una segunda oportunidad a la chica que se fue sin siquiera despedirse, dejándote con el corazón roto y con el trauma de que de volver a entregarte a otra persona serías vulnerada nuevamente... No lo sé, no me sueña muy sano. No obstante, disfruté su sencillez, anhelado que se me dieran flashbacks o algo así, para entender su verdadera conexión, pues resulto pobre en ese sentido su "verdadero" amor. Segundo, me quedó a deber también en la relación de Gemma y Ally, que se veía menos tóxica.
Un libro fácil, ligero, romántico y un poquito erótico que me mantuvo entretenida y contenta.
skyesreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
lezreviewbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Justine Thomas and Maddie Kind were a couple at university until Maddie left without saying goodbye. Ten years later, they are reunited at a friend's funeral and Maddie wants to make amends for her past behaviour. Justine is not very keen to let Maddie back into her life but both have changed and this new Maddie is kinder, caring and still gorgeous. Will Justine keep her distance or will she give their relationship another try?
'You're my kind' is a second chance romance that starts with a funeral. As anti-climatic that it might sound, the author makes it work more as a celebration of life than sorrow for an irreparable loss. Lydon is a master of lesfic rom-com with a British feel. Only that this time, she combines her usual witty, funny and sarcastic dialogues and situations with a savvy reflexion about life and death. As the author presents a piece of her philosophy of life, the story will make the reader cry, laugh and keep faith in humanity.
The novel is written in first person from the point of view of Justine, which helps to give an air of mystery to Maddie and her puzzling actions of the past. Despite that narrative distance, both characters are realistic and well-rounded and their chemistry is sizzling. Ms. Lydon knows how to write a good sex scene and this was no exception, both scenes reveal deep intimacy. Plus that first kiss was worth the whole read by itself. Hot, hot hot!
The secondary characters, mostly a group of friends, are also multilayered and altogether set the tone for compelling emotions around life, love and death. But, in my opinion, the absolute showstopper is 'Cake Heaven', the cake business featuring all kind of sweet delicacies. Warning: if you have a sweet tooth you might be tempted to run for some cake!
Overall, a great second-chance romance with a British feel and savvy insight about the most important things in life. 5 stars.
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
See all my reviews at www.lezreviewbooks.com
'You're my kind' is a second chance romance that starts with a funeral. As anti-climatic that it might sound, the author makes it work more as a celebration of life than sorrow for an irreparable loss. Lydon is a master of lesfic rom-com with a British feel. Only that this time, she combines her usual witty, funny and sarcastic dialogues and situations with a savvy reflexion about life and death. As the author presents a piece of her philosophy of life, the story will make the reader cry, laugh and keep faith in humanity.
The novel is written in first person from the point of view of Justine, which helps to give an air of mystery to Maddie and her puzzling actions of the past. Despite that narrative distance, both characters are realistic and well-rounded and their chemistry is sizzling. Ms. Lydon knows how to write a good sex scene and this was no exception, both scenes reveal deep intimacy. Plus that first kiss was worth the whole read by itself. Hot, hot hot!
The secondary characters, mostly a group of friends, are also multilayered and altogether set the tone for compelling emotions around life, love and death. But, in my opinion, the absolute showstopper is 'Cake Heaven', the cake business featuring all kind of sweet delicacies. Warning: if you have a sweet tooth you might be tempted to run for some cake!
Overall, a great second-chance romance with a British feel and savvy insight about the most important things in life. 5 stars.
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
See all my reviews at www.lezreviewbooks.com
tweetypieplansandreads's review against another edition
3.0
I just want to say, I appreciate a decent story with some decent love scenes, particularly in LGBTQ+ narratives. Thank you very much for that.
Three stars because the main protagonist really did start to annoy me with her level of emotional maturity towards the latter end of the book. Also felt the story was rushed a bit towards that part.
Three stars because the main protagonist really did start to annoy me with her level of emotional maturity towards the latter end of the book. Also felt the story was rushed a bit towards that part.
quionnah's review against another edition
2.0
There was nothing wrong with the book other than the fact that it was really boring lol
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