3.55 AVERAGE

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pidgepodge's review

DID NOT FINISH: 14%

I thought maybe I could get through it, but it was pretty cringey and kinda crazy. Literally 40 pgs in she’s getting railed in a dream?????
adventurous emotional funny informative lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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hallht98's review

DID NOT FINISH

The dialogue was CRINGY.
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ebatchelder's review

2.5
adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix

rosierosereads's review

DID NOT FINISH: 19%

A little too insta-lusty for me. You definitely have to suspend your disbelief for this one. 
emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
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blurrycat's review

4.25
funny lighthearted
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hailstorm9's review

3.0
hopeful relaxing
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes

SO GOOD!!!

I picked this up at the Ripped Bodice in New York because it is one of their book club books. While I couldn't be there in person to discuss it, I read the synopsis and knew I had to see how Griffin and Emily's story played out.

I loved how much history was involved and how easily it tied into the plot rather than being an awkward addition to the story. Griffin also had a lot of vulnerability, which was great to see.

At times, I thought plot points were rushed, or added in only to not be expanded upon. For example, Aaron's involvement toward the end, or the entire FBI search for the missing statue. But, I also see the need to keep those plot lines tidy as they didn't change the direction of the main plot, Griffin and Emily's romance.

Overall, this book was a great way to start the new year!