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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
So, after reading [b:In a Holidaze|50892287|In a Holidaze|Christina Lauren|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1601590329l/50892287._SY75_.jpg|75786905], I am on a Christina Lauren kick! These authors know how to write some compelling characters! Roomies was once again, hilarious, filled with likable characters, and I really enjoyed the unconventional relationship Holland had with her uncles! I also appreciated that she was a writer who had no inspiration, and it wasn't until her life changed in drastic ways that she could create something she was proud of. I can definitely relate to that! Her friend, Lulu, pretty much pissed me off the whole time. I've had friends like that before, and my life was a thousand times less stressful after I cut ties with them. And let's not forget the handsome, humble, and incredibly talented Calvin! He had my heart from the start, and his vulnerability and the way he truly cared about Holland being happy warmed my heart! And other than the one horrible thing he did (because, let's face it, they always have to mess up something to keep the plot going), I found him to be a worthy book boyfriend! I definitely would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys music, witty banter, and Irish accents!
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
tense
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual content, Stalking
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
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:
Complicated
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was pretty excited to read this book but was sorely disappointed. First, the beginning was so slow that I couldn’t continue reading on for more than half of a chapter, when I finally did continue, it wasn’t until halfway through the book when Holland and Calvin’s relationship truly began. When their relationship did begin, it always felt like something was missing. They never truly felt like a real couple. I disliked the layout of this book. None of the chapters were a continuation of the one before, instead of one whole book, this sort of felt like a bunch of stories strung together. After the whole book passed with this couple barely being together, the ending wasn’t even satisfying. It still seems like Holland was unsure of her place in Calvin’s life and tbh so was I. Their story didn’t really feel like a love story at all. The only time I like this story was when she was describing her relationship with her uncles and that was the only good thing for me. Like I said, this book was pretty disappointing to me, especially because I’ve heard so many good things about Christina Lauren. Overall, a pretty unrewarding read.
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
fast-paced
