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bookish_purrsuits's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
I concede this book has some issues (very white/upper-middle class and Liv was a total brat/in the wrong about the tequila and Colin didn't need to apologize ) but I was still mostly charmed by the whole thing. Maybe I just related to Liv a lot... Regardless I read this in one night and look forward to reading about Jack in the next book!
Content Warnings
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
jadehusdanhicks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Absolutely loved this book to bits.
It made me laugh and it made me absolutely bawl - especially towards the climax at the end from another page 309 onwards. I will forever treasure this book and can’t wait to read more of lynns books because omg I want the love that they had. Even If it came to be in such an odd yet funny way.
Its enemies to lovers. Brothers best friend. Forced proximity?(she has to live with them after her flat burns down) Basically all the best tropes what more can you want.
And to top it all off. It all starts with an accidental mis-text
It made me laugh and it made me absolutely bawl - especially towards the climax at the end from another page 309 onwards. I will forever treasure this book and can’t wait to read more of lynns books because omg I want the love that they had. Even If it came to be in such an odd yet funny way.
Its enemies to lovers. Brothers best friend. Forced proximity?(she has to live with them after her flat burns down) Basically all the best tropes what more can you want.
And to top it all off. It all starts with an accidental mis-text
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Fire/Fire injury
sami_leigh's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
The banter -both in person and via text- in this book had me uncontrollably snort laughing throughout.
Olivia is a beautifully real and relatable character, her ability to laugh at herself and persevere through the less-than-ideal circumstances life continues to hurl at her is both uplifting and endearing.
Colin is a well thought out character in that the more you get to know about him the more you understand and appreciate him and his relationship and choices regarding Olivia. There has been a missed opportunity to learn more about his family, though, and how such a rigid upbringing and exceedingly high expectations shaped him. I do however have my fingers crossed for a spin-off story following his sister, Jillian!
I appreciate the intermingling of side characters as any story feels two dimensional without them, however I want to know more about why Olivia’s entire family underestimate her constantlyand why there was no resolution to this at the story’s close; only Colin notes a changed view of Olivia and an appreciation for her take on life, while her family continue to treat her as a child and are downright insulting. They literally berate her that Colin, her boyfriend of months, could never actually like her, which is both ignorant and condescending beyond belief.
Overall, the only reason this isn’t a 5 star for me is that I wanted it to be more fleshed out with the family relationships and -as the book champions feminism and makes statements eluding to this view throughout -one statement by Colin threw me off near the end there.
Ultimately it’s a *chef’s kiss* from me!
“[she was] more about living in high-definition, wide-awake, full on colour. Or something more poetic than that. But once I’d seen it, I couldn’t unsee it. It was in everything she did, and it was why everyone was drawn to her the way they were.”
🌶
Olivia is a beautifully real and relatable character, her ability to laugh at herself and persevere through the less-than-ideal circumstances life continues to hurl at her is both uplifting and endearing.
Colin is a well thought out character in that the more you get to know about him the more you understand and appreciate him and his relationship and choices regarding Olivia. There has been a missed opportunity to learn more about his family, though, and how such a rigid upbringing and exceedingly high expectations shaped him. I do however have my fingers crossed for a spin-off story following his sister, Jillian!
I appreciate the intermingling of side characters as any story feels two dimensional without them, however I want to know more about why Olivia’s entire family underestimate her constantly
Overall, the only reason this isn’t a 5 star for me is that I wanted it to be more fleshed out with the family relationships and -as the book champions feminism and makes statements eluding to this view throughout -one statement by Colin threw me off near the end there.
Ultimately it’s a *chef’s kiss* from me!
“[she was] more about living in high-definition, wide-awake, full on colour. Or something more poetic than that. But once I’d seen it, I couldn’t unsee it. It was in everything she did, and it was why everyone was drawn to her the way they were.”
🌶
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Vomit, and Sexism
beckyyreadss's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
Thank you, Michael Joseph Penguin Publishing, for sending this book in a welcome pack in exchange for an honest review.
Bad luck has always seemed to follow Oliva. But when she receives a steamy text from a random number turns into the most entertaining thing in her life and it seems like things are finally looking up. Colin has always considered Olivia his flatmate’s annoying little sister. That all changes when she moves in with them, and he realizes she’s turned into an altogether sexier distraction. He is determined to keep his distance but that isn’t easy. Especially when he discovers she’s the girl he’s been secretly messaging. Now, Mr Wrong Number must make a decision. Should he shut down the messages, before things get messy? Or turn up the heat?
Okay, I relate to Olivia a bit too much. Like I'm a mess, I'm a disaster and I just never had any luck. I just want my own Colin! I love the trope and sort of the forbidden love. The book was such an easy read and I loved it so much. I loved the dual POVs and the texting conversation. It was fast-paced and the plot was simple to follow. I just wanted more and more. I loved the dynamics and the internal thoughts they were both having. Olivia’s brother reacted how older brothers would have reacted and I loved it. This book was just so fun and hilarious. I don’t have anything bad to say about this book, I just wanted more and hope that one day there will be squeal or just a novella or something.
Lynn Painter is definitely getting added to my instant add authors as I’ve got a good feeling I am going to love her other books.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Sexual content
peachani's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Classism
Moderate: Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, and Infidelity
Minor: Alcohol and Fire/Fire injury
thefatpaperback's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Infidelity, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
rachaelboyd's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Fire/Fire injury and Infidelity
blackveilbeccy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Only my second five star book of the year! This book is everything - the perfect opposites attract romance. Swoon!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, and Cursing
Moderate: Classism, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying and Sexual harassment
Dysfunctional/toxic family dynamics, catfishingc45p1n's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
2.0
i really wish i could give this book a better review but it was so… just that. dot, dot, dot.
the characters were fine, the plot was fine, the banter was adorable but fizzled out like a third of the way through the book. the chapters were unceremoniously long with numerous pov changes that it got extensive and hard to keep track of.
the ending was completely unsatisfactory and tbh i was let down bc i expected more from it.
colin was a dick masked by witty banter and a hot body and honestly i found no depth to his character. olivia had backstory, but not so much depth.
it was a subpar book with good banter, that’s about it
the characters were fine, the plot was fine, the banter was adorable but fizzled out like a third of the way through the book. the chapters were unceremoniously long with numerous pov changes that it got extensive and hard to keep track of.
the ending was completely unsatisfactory and tbh i was let down bc i expected more from it.
colin was a dick masked by witty banter and a hot body and honestly i found no depth to his character. olivia had backstory, but not so much depth.
it was a subpar book with good banter, that’s about it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Sexism, and Sexual content
kenziewol'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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual content, and Fire/Fire injury