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ferrisbueller's review against another edition
3.5
I honestly don’t know if this book was actually any good because I just love rom-coms so much and I got a little shot of serotonin every time they mentioned a movie I like. I’m a simple gal
oakleyloew's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
abooklikeyou's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
In no world would I have waited as long as Leah did for Eli to get over his ex... did I mention he was only with her for 4 months?... and immediately jump into a relationship with him once he (after 300 loooong, wordyyyy pages) finally admitted he wasn't meant to be with her. I wanted so badly to like these characters, and I didn't hate them, but this was more frustrating than enjoyable at the end of the day. It was between an okay and a good book for me. If there would have been 150 less pages and more character development, I would have enjoyed it. I do appreciate that this is a closed door, low-spice romance. But the slow burn was slug slow much was left to be desired.
bookstakenzie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-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
4.0
michellehenriereads's review against another edition
5.0
I received an ARC of THE ROM-COM AGENDA from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press in exchange for my honest opinion.
Genre: Romance
Heat Level: Fade to black, closed door
Tropes: Formerly rejected one finding love, Friends to lovers, Small town, Snowed in
Representation: LGBTQ with side character
I enjoyed this book for so many reasons.
The couple is so cute together. Leah has always felt like a fish out of water from having survived abandonment and the foster care system. While Eli is secure in his family and friendships, but his love life hasn't worked out as he wanted. In fact, most of the book, he's trying to get back the one who got away. This made for a lot of tension and logical reasons to not share how feelings—the two don't communicate very well, but it makes sense. They end up tackling the list from Eli's sisters to study romcoms to figure out how Eli needs to change for his "true love."
The small town in upstate New York is snowed in. This makes for an isolated community which works really well so we can get to know the other characters and their personalities. It's a fun group of people, and I can see where more stories could come into play as a series.
There are a lot of dynamics going on for Leah. She's come home to care for her foster mom (who has died). She is trying to earn money to go back to Florida. And she knows she'll get evicted by her foster brother, so time is of the essence. But she still gets wrapped up in love by Eli's friends and family before he really pays attention to how he's changing. I thought the progression worked really well.
This book is perfect for all romance readers, people who love small towns, or upstate New York, or for anyone who wants to root for the underdog.
I highly recommend this book.
Genre: Romance
Heat Level: Fade to black, closed door
Tropes: Formerly rejected one finding love, Friends to lovers, Small town, Snowed in
Representation: LGBTQ with side character
I enjoyed this book for so many reasons.
The couple is so cute together. Leah has always felt like a fish out of water from having survived abandonment and the foster care system. While Eli is secure in his family and friendships, but his love life hasn't worked out as he wanted. In fact, most of the book, he's trying to get back the one who got away. This made for a lot of tension and logical reasons to not share how feelings—the two don't communicate very well, but it makes sense. They end up tackling the list from Eli's sisters to study romcoms to figure out how Eli needs to change for his "true love."
The small town in upstate New York is snowed in. This makes for an isolated community which works really well so we can get to know the other characters and their personalities. It's a fun group of people, and I can see where more stories could come into play as a series.
There are a lot of dynamics going on for Leah. She's come home to care for her foster mom (who has died). She is trying to earn money to go back to Florida. And she knows she'll get evicted by her foster brother, so time is of the essence. But she still gets wrapped up in love by Eli's friends and family before he really pays attention to how he's changing. I thought the progression worked really well.
This book is perfect for all romance readers, people who love small towns, or upstate New York, or for anyone who wants to root for the underdog.
I highly recommend this book.
katieliterary's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lsand96's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.25
brittydawn's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you NetGallery and St. Martin’s press for this ARC.
I really enjoyed this book but it was a bit slow for me but overall I loved this Rom Com. It was just the story I needed. It was so cute and funny and Id recommend it to anyone and a solid 3/5 stars for me. Ugh I loved Leah she was so funny and relatable.
I really enjoyed this book but it was a bit slow for me but overall I loved this Rom Com. It was just the story I needed. It was so cute and funny and Id recommend it to anyone and a solid 3/5 stars for me. Ugh I loved Leah she was so funny and relatable.
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
4.0
This sweet, slow-burn, friends to lovers wintery romance is for all the rom-com lovers out there!
When Eli gets dumped his friends try to help him out by assigning him a list of rom-com movies to watch in order up his boyfriend appeal. What ends up happening is a lot of one-on-one time with new to the group, Leah. Leah has come to town for the last year to help care for her dying foster mother and is in the process of clearing out her house.
I LOVED this friend group and the way they welcomed Leah whole-heartedly into the gang. An orphan who had been in an out of foster care all her life, Leah has always felt aimless and alone. Plus all the great rom-com movie references and the great friends to lovers tension between Leah and Eli had me savoring every moment!
Great on audio and a perfect wintery read sure to give you all the feels. Recommended for fans of authors like Sophie Sullivan and Sarah Adams. Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review. This was my first book by Jayne Denker and I can't wait to read whatever she writes next!
Steam level: kissing only
When Eli gets dumped his friends try to help him out by assigning him a list of rom-com movies to watch in order up his boyfriend appeal. What ends up happening is a lot of one-on-one time with new to the group, Leah. Leah has come to town for the last year to help care for her dying foster mother and is in the process of clearing out her house.
I LOVED this friend group and the way they welcomed Leah whole-heartedly into the gang. An orphan who had been in an out of foster care all her life, Leah has always felt aimless and alone. Plus all the great rom-com movie references and the great friends to lovers tension between Leah and Eli had me savoring every moment!
Great on audio and a perfect wintery read sure to give you all the feels. Recommended for fans of authors like Sophie Sullivan and Sarah Adams. Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review. This was my first book by Jayne Denker and I can't wait to read whatever she writes next!
Steam level: kissing only