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blodeuedd's review against another edition
3.0
Being a Austen fan I do admit to wanting more actual Austen stuff. They kept rehearsing for this play that I wanted to know more about.
And as for our characters, hmm, maybe he is price and she prejudice ;)
Freddy is a rising star of the east end, just as her father wanted. To carry own the legacy of his mother. But all these drama roles are just so so, meh. Freddy carried this stupid guilt around and I wanted to tell her to let it go and do what she wanted!
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Griff is a critique, and he is feared by all. Someone has to say what others do not. You go Griff.
Anyway, Freddy takes part in an Austen mingle play, it takes place at Griff's estate. He is doing a movie about her gran. They meet, they argue, they fall in love. Other cast members cause havoc, family members cause havoc and there is a scandal brewing.
Like I said, more Austen please. Not we got a mystery surrounding her gran instead. And I did not actually feel these two fall in love. It just suddenly happened, chemistry was rather low.
But it was a amusing one and it did not feel US romance like, more Britain romance wise (the author seems to be NZ so I guess that makes sense then).
Narrator
I did like the narrator. She did a great job keeping my attention on things , and she played different characters well. She really made the book better for me.
And as for our characters, hmm, maybe he is price and she prejudice ;)
Freddy is a rising star of the east end, just as her father wanted. To carry own the legacy of his mother. But all these drama roles are just so so, meh. Freddy carried this stupid guilt around and I wanted to tell her to let it go and do what she wanted!
'
Griff is a critique, and he is feared by all. Someone has to say what others do not. You go Griff.
Anyway, Freddy takes part in an Austen mingle play, it takes place at Griff's estate. He is doing a movie about her gran. They meet, they argue, they fall in love. Other cast members cause havoc, family members cause havoc and there is a scandal brewing.
Like I said, more Austen please. Not we got a mystery surrounding her gran instead. And I did not actually feel these two fall in love. It just suddenly happened, chemistry was rather low.
But it was a amusing one and it did not feel US romance like, more Britain romance wise (the author seems to be NZ so I guess that makes sense then).
Narrator
I did like the narrator. She did a great job keeping my attention on things , and she played different characters well. She really made the book better for me.
balletbookworm's review
4.0
Super-cute contemporary romance between a frosty, Jason Isaacs look-alike theatre critic and a bubbly, musical-theatre actress at a career crossroads. I really liked how Griff and Freddy worked out the mystery and that what looked vaguely like a love-triangle in the making did NOT go there. However, the resolution of the novel is a bit overstuffed with extra side-plots, especially the one about the sister and her hideous boyfriend.
Now, I had been hoping that we would see more of this actual “Jane Austen characters smashed together in a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure whodunnit” but wound up disappointed (although I’d fire the casting director of that fictional TV production bc holy cats was that some bad choices).
Edit on re-read after reading Book 5: you need Sabs and Ferren here otherwise it's a bit tricky getting across their relationship in Headliners on it's own.
Now, I had been hoping that we would see more of this actual “Jane Austen characters smashed together in a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure whodunnit” but wound up disappointed (although I’d fire the casting director of that fictional TV production bc holy cats was that some bad choices).
Edit on re-read after reading Book 5: you need Sabs and Ferren here otherwise it's a bit tricky getting across their relationship in Headliners on it's own.
aprilalwayswithabook's review against another edition
5.0
I love a lovely Lucy Parker book.
Reread: I think this was better on the reread. Comfort audio.
Reread: I think this was better on the reread. Comfort audio.
tessanne's review against another edition
5.0
Holy tamales. Parker really writes the grumpy heroes of my dreams. Griff was chef’s kiss perfection. And the heroines Parker gives us? Smart, funny, competent, and just awesome. This series is just beyond great.
nevclue's review against another edition
4.0
The most delightful contemporary romance series out there right now! I feel so light and happy and full of smiles after reading this. Freddy is a bundle of joy, Griff is gruff but secretly sweet. There are historical secrets that are uncovered.
pattydsf's review against another edition
3.0
I love this series about the London theatre. I wish I could go back to London and visit these places. The romances are lots of fun.
lalaexni's review against another edition
4.0
Very cute. Fun mystery and Austen backdrop. Nice fluff to cozy up with at the end of a stressful day.
hannahe479's review against another edition
5.0
I cannot explain how refreshing it was to read a book where the lead female character wasn't just strong and independent in words, but in actions. Freddy knows what she wants and is uncompromising. I related so much to her character and was pleasantly surprised to see her take the lead in her new romance.
Too often, romance novels present an image of a strong, independent woman, but when it comes to the relationship piece, the woman melts in an instant to her love interest. I was so excited to read about a woman who knew what she wanted and navigated several...several obstacles to get it.
I started at the end of this series and will most certainly be working my way back after an incredible reading experience with "Headliners" and now "The Austen Playbook."
Too often, romance novels present an image of a strong, independent woman, but when it comes to the relationship piece, the woman melts in an instant to her love interest. I was so excited to read about a woman who knew what she wanted and navigated several...several obstacles to get it.
I started at the end of this series and will most certainly be working my way back after an incredible reading experience with "Headliners" and now "The Austen Playbook."
karenmathis's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0