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hjb_128's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Infidelity, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Suicide, and Infertility
anovelglimpse's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
I've been on an Avery Keelan book binge lately and this is my favorite yet. There was something so fun and magical about this book for me. It easily could have been a run of the mill dramatic marriage of convenience romance between wealthy people, but it managed to standout from other books like it.
Thayer and Bennett were childhood friends bordering on childhood sweethearts until their friendship fell apart and turned them into enemies. They grew up in the upper echelon of New York society. Thayer was seen as a maneater with a successful business partnership with her twin sister, Quinn. In reality, she was someone who didn't settle for less than she deserved. Bennett was a known womanizer with a successful business. He was actually struggling to keep his place in society and his company afloat. In order to save face and business contacts, Thayer and Bennett are forced into a fake relationship that has them missing what almost was in high school and changing the future for them.
The enemies to lovers and fake dating tropes in this book were on point. The vibe was perfect. I wouldn't call it angsty, but there was this tension between the characters and frustration at what was going down that seemed to have a life of its own. The animosity and dislike between Thayer and Bennett led to some fun banter and entertaining situations. Underneath the hate between them was clearly love, and I enjoyed how everything that was going on around them pushed them to see that. I also really enjoyed the plot surrounding Bennett's business and Thayer's sister's upcoming wedding to her ex-boyfriend. The only thing about this book that I didn't love was that it fell into the flashback trap with the second chance romance aspect of the book. The flashbacks were distracting and didn't do anything for me. They could have been left out. Other than that, I adored this book and it even managed to surprise me. I wouldn't mind any of the side characters (besides Adam) getting their own story.
You can find this review and others like it at A Novel Glimpse .
Thayer and Bennett were childhood friends bordering on childhood sweethearts until their friendship fell apart and turned them into enemies. They grew up in the upper echelon of New York society. Thayer was seen as a maneater with a successful business partnership with her twin sister, Quinn. In reality, she was someone who didn't settle for less than she deserved. Bennett was a known womanizer with a successful business. He was actually struggling to keep his place in society and his company afloat. In order to save face and business contacts, Thayer and Bennett are forced into a fake relationship that has them missing what almost was in high school and changing the future for them.
The enemies to lovers and fake dating tropes in this book were on point. The vibe was perfect. I wouldn't call it angsty, but there was this tension between the characters and frustration at what was going down that seemed to have a life of its own. The animosity and dislike between Thayer and Bennett led to some fun banter and entertaining situations. Underneath the hate between them was clearly love, and I enjoyed how everything that was going on around them pushed them to see that. I also really enjoyed the plot surrounding Bennett's business and Thayer's sister's upcoming wedding to her ex-boyfriend. The only thing about this book that I didn't love was that it fell into the flashback trap with the second chance romance aspect of the book. The flashbacks were distracting and didn't do anything for me. They could have been left out. Other than that, I adored this book and it even managed to surprise me. I wouldn't mind any of the side characters (besides Adam) getting their own story.
You can find this review and others like it at A Novel Glimpse .
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
linnea_tornblom's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
literarydais's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Suicide attempt
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