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Not in the Plan by Dana Hawkins

6 reviews

natalie027's review

emotional relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I didn’t really feel like the characters were developing, it just felt like we were revisiting the same flaws over and over again. More tell than show, if that makes sense. The story was good and predictable (in the comfortable way romances are) and I liked how it went, but I just got so sick of the characters constantly going “I know, I’m traumatized” or “I know, I do this upsetting thing” and it felt like those things weren’t addressed at all. I liked the first half but got tired of it after that and for me it felt like it went on too long.

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fishfingers's review

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emotional inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I loved this book so much. Was very cute. Loved the romance ark of Charlie and Mack. Their character develop throughout the book was amazing and I was here for it! Loved seeing Charlie come into her as a business owner and owning her shit. You go boss girl!!! Mack's growth as an author and learning to develop a healthy relationship with others was great to see too. Also love that she finally talk to her mother about her truma. Loved how well written not only the main characters where but also the other characters within this book. I didn't feel like the other side characters where 1 dimensional. This book had me hooked and may or may not have kept me past my bed time. Also just a side not, really love the consent in the spicy bits. I thought I was so refreshing to see Mack check in with Charlie and ask his she felt comfortable with what was happening

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immyx13_tv's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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jc_wb's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Charlie runs a failing coffee shop in Seattle. One day, a new customer walks in, captivating her. But is Mack everything she seems?

Mack is a bestselling author with writer's block. She runs away from New York to her parents' house in Seattle to find some inspiration. The last thing she expected when she walked into Sugar Mugs was to fall in love.

I absolutely loved this book. The chapters alternate between Charlie and Mack, each pushing the story forward. They are so well written that I was absolutely captivated. The story is joyful and filled with love, from Charlie and her best friend Ben; Charlie and her favourite customers; Mack and her parents; and obviously Charlie and Mack.

One small thing bugging me - why did Mack feel like she recognises Rene?!

I can't wait to read more from Dana Hawkins.

Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for an advanced ebook copy in exchange for an honest review.

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hellowildflower's review

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

The first 30% kind of dragged and was very repetitive but when it started finding itself it was hard to put down.

Charlie and Mack have great chemistry and you want them to be together and be happy!

They’re both kind of a mess which is really comforting.

Mack’s parents are so wonderful and supportive!

I really didn’t like Charlie’s friend Ben. I can’t put my finger on why, but he just bothered me for some reason.

Overall, this was a beautiful book and I really did love Charlie and Mack.

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sterredebont's review

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3.5

I loved this! I fell in love the moment I saw the cute chapter names and how they all referenced drinks and emotions. I loved both characters and any story set in a coffee place (or that talks more about books in the book) has my heart. The emotional depth was so good and I loved the communication between the characters about this. Didn’t love the turn of events near the end, but it wasn’t the biggest deal since the rest of the story was great!

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