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cobaltbookshelf's review
4.0
Ever since I saw the cover of this book, I knew I had to read it. Anything about a girl going to Paris and ballet, I want that book in my hands ASAP. There's something so magical and romantic about books abroad, so I just couldn't wait to dig into this one.
The characters were fantastic, and I especially loved the main character, Mia and Louis, they are so cute!
Kisses and Croissants was just an all around absolute blast, and I can't wait to get my hands on the author's next book!
Special thanks to NetGalley and Random House Children’s/ Delacorte Press for sharing this ARC with me in exchange for an honest review.
The characters were fantastic, and I especially loved the main character, Mia and Louis, they are so cute!
Kisses and Croissants was just an all around absolute blast, and I can't wait to get my hands on the author's next book!
Special thanks to NetGalley and Random House Children’s/ Delacorte Press for sharing this ARC with me in exchange for an honest review.
lorallly's review
5.0
That ending had me SHOOK oh my gods.
But it was such a lovely read !
It reminded me why I started reading romance novels and how lovely they could be.
It also showed me to kind of enjoy life and let it flow ! It doesn’t need to be so strict and by the book and following the rules ! Let it flow !
But it was such a lovely read !
It reminded me why I started reading romance novels and how lovely they could be.
It also showed me to kind of enjoy life and let it flow ! It doesn’t need to be so strict and by the book and following the rules ! Let it flow !
heavyhearts's review
3.0
It couldve been a solid 4 stars because how enjoyable it was (noting that I genuinely want to read a simple and fun story like this to pass the time), kalau bukan karena 20 halaman terakhir. Kayak. Vibe ceritanya langsung berubah, the flow is disrupted, pokoknya epilognya jadi ga berasa. Terus jadinya geregetan sendiri gitu kayak man why do you need to do that at the very end... kayak... ya oke I can probably see the purpose of that plot device tapi kayak THERE ARE OTHER WAYS. If you didnt put it in, CERITANYA TETEP BISA JALAN. All in all, that plot device felt like an afterthought. Sebel banget T ____ T tapi yaudah lah uda abis bukunya...
iduska's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
foolishdahlia's review
3.0
ce livre était magnifique! très mignon!
i picked this book up because i was obsessed with Paris growing up (very typical lol) and i’ve always enjoyed ballet; its one of my favourite styles of dance. so, i did like this book. it was a classic ya contemporary, including a (french) romance, self-discovery, and some friendly competition :)
i really enjoyed reading about Mia explore Paris and herself! i definitely got some Love and Gelato vibes!
rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
i picked this book up because i was obsessed with Paris growing up (very typical lol) and i’ve always enjoyed ballet; its one of my favourite styles of dance. so, i did like this book. it was a classic ya contemporary, including a (french) romance, self-discovery, and some friendly competition :)
i really enjoyed reading about Mia explore Paris and herself! i definitely got some Love and Gelato vibes!
rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
mwoe's review
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
3.25
whimsyfaerie's review
4.0
this is such a good book for the summer! i really enjoyed it!
i love louis and mia’s relationship and i also really like the friendship that audrey and mia developed.
the ending was definitely out of no where but in the epilogue everything turned out alright.
if you want something fluffy and sweet, i definitely recommend this!
(i’ve decided i love reading books where traveling is included.)
age rating: 13+
i love louis and mia’s relationship and i also really like the friendship that audrey and mia developed.
the ending was definitely out of no where but in the epilogue everything turned out alright.
if you want something fluffy and sweet, i definitely recommend this!
(i’ve decided i love reading books where traveling is included.)
age rating: 13+
jojoho's review
emotional
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
readwithkiekie's review
DNF’d on page 112.
I so wanted to enjoy this book but it’s immature writing, meh characters and predictability let me down. It read like a First draft, not a finished novel and Mia’s character had no personality but ballet and cute french boys. She has no growth. The novel also seems to be aimed at 12-14 year olds as Mia acts and talks like one. Wine is called “Adult Juice” and that’s not realistic for a 16/17 year old. Also it seemed every chapter had some form of predictable twist; Ballet rival in Paris, Rival ends up as her roommate, gets put up a grade and in Rivals ballet class, starts liking her instructors son, etc. Everything felt like the author had written down what would happen and didn’t let her characters live.
Also, Mia knew every street in Paris based from google maps. Completely unrealistic.
I so wanted to enjoy this book but it’s immature writing, meh characters and predictability let me down. It read like a First draft, not a finished novel and Mia’s character had no personality but ballet and cute french boys. She has no growth. The novel also seems to be aimed at 12-14 year olds as Mia acts and talks like one. Wine is called “Adult Juice” and that’s not realistic for a 16/17 year old. Also it seemed every chapter had some form of predictable twist; Ballet rival in Paris, Rival ends up as her roommate, gets put up a grade and in Rivals ballet class, starts liking her instructors son, etc. Everything felt like the author had written down what would happen and didn’t let her characters live.
Also, Mia knew every street in Paris based from google maps. Completely unrealistic.
currentlyreading_'s review
2.0
Where was the Paris vibes?! That's the only reason I picked this up.
It wasn't bad by all means – I've set my expectations up for a young adult romance book. I enjoyed the subplots re achieving your dreams and having an unreasonable unsupportive parent, but overall this is nothing to write home about.
It wasn't bad by all means – I've set my expectations up for a young adult romance book. I enjoyed the subplots re achieving your dreams and having an unreasonable unsupportive parent, but overall this is nothing to write home about.