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Nothing Personal for Breakfast by Jennifer Ann Shore

readsby_sam2's review

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5.0

I loved this book. I think it’s so adorable. I would love to see this turned into a film or a series. I have not read many books that have a dual POV but I think this opened a new favorite for me. I so look forward to reading many more books by Jennifer Ann Shore.

Reading to see how the story between Jack and Gemma unfolds can leave you on edge in certain points in the book. I’m so glad it had a happy ending. I could have seen it heading an opposite direction a couple times.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

bookdrgn's review

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5.0

I said yes to reviewing this before I read the blurb. Because it’s Jennifer Ann Shore. And as usual, I wasn’t disappointed.
Jennifer has a wonderful way with drawing attention to the small details one always notices when infatuated.
Gemma is a fun, strong, driven bisexual woman. And I’m so, so thrilled she’s openly bisexual. We need more diversity in characters and Jennifer never fails to deliver that.
Jack is sweet, determined and creative.
I enjoyed how their relationship developed and there were a few moments I wondered how they didn’t see coming and a couple of

stillhurtingolive's review

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5.0

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. (But also like Jennifer hit me with your books anytime)

"You don't need to be saved. You need to be worshiped." ARE YOU KIDDING ME WITH THIS BOOK JENNIFER? I'M OBSESSED.

I wanted this book to be a full 300-350 page romance novel. The twists! The turns! The pure chemistry between the main characters and ugh just Jack in general.
I truly read this in one sitting. I opened it on my kindle and did not move until it was finished. It's now 12:30am. I don't know what to do with myself?
So good. So good.
I can so see myself reading this again in the future.

Forgot to mention my favorite part — accurate New York City representation. Nothing pisses me off like books set in New York that make absolutely 0 sense. I will believe in magic and ghosts before I believe that a character walked from Time Square to their Brooklyn apartment because they “didn’t feel” like taking the subway.

thebookishren's review

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4.0



Genre/Tropes: Contemporary, Novella
POV: 1st, Dual
Standalone
STEAM LEVEL:

jenniwren's review

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3.0

This is a very short novel that is spicy, sweet but has plenty of angst. Gemma and Jack keep bumping into each other but never get it together enough to figure out how to feel. This takes place over the span of almost 2 years.

Tropes:
Miscommunication
Missed connection

readingwithfefe's review

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4.0

This was an adorable story! The characters felt so realistic as did their individual lives within the book. You have a young lawyer who is starting out in her career and a barista working minimum wage while focusing on his art on the side. They both have real life struggles and the interactions they have with each other doesn’t feel like it’s exaggerated for the sake of the story. It reads as if it could be any couples story plucked off the streets of New York which I found so refreshing. Jack sounds like such a catch and I instantly took a liking to him. Gemma was likable for me as well and I completely understand her hesitancy towards a relationship. The witty banter back and forth kept a smile on my face throughout most of the book so I’d highly recommend if you’re looking for something light hearted and sweet to read. The time jumps were easy to follow as it clearly stated at the beginning of those chapters how much time had passed and there were no sudden time jumps within a chapter to mess with the flow of the story. There was even a little surprise towards the end that I never guessed was coming and the shock factor it brought with it was so unexpected and fun to experience. Especially when I didn’t think there would be anything of that nature happening in the story. I enjoyed this book a lot and it was just what I needed to read in between some of the darker/heavier stories on my lists.

rgerken1's review

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4.0

Loved the book. Was a quick, light read, and had twists that I definitely wasn’t expecting. Perfect book for a chill Sunday afternoon
I only wish it were longer so we could get into Jack and Gemma’s heads more!

Received a free ARC copy, for an honest review

pheereadsbooks's review

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4.0

This was such a cute novella! I loved how light the story was, and enjoyed reading from two perspectives. This book had some spicy scenes in it, but they weren't the spiciest I've ever read.

There are quite a few time jumps throughout the story, which is important to the overall plot. I just wish there was a little bit more detail about what our two main characters were up to during this time. There is definitely some indication, I just craved more!

Overall, I enjoyed this cute, quick read!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

beesreadingshelf's review

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

lindsaybonnez's review

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I recently read ‘only you in everything’ from this author wich I absolutely ADORED. However, this didn’t even come close. Sadly enough I had no connection with any of the characters.. 180 something pages didn’t feel like enough for this plot. I expected a cutesy romantic story about fate and destiny but Gemma is a very badass female lead that is very work invested and not ready for a relationship while Jack is an upcoming artist that falls head over heels for her. They keep bouncing back and forth between going out for a night then having a timeskip to then bump into each other again and so on and so on. I just didn’t feel it..

I received a free copy of this book, my opinion however is entirely my own.