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katebrownreads's review
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
savvyrosereads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Out August 23, 2022 [Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review!]
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
When journalist Georgia “Gigi” Ross runs into her childhood crush Alec Kim during an airport layover, she isn’t expecting a life-changing one night stand. She isn’t expecting real feelings to take hold. And she certainly isn’t expecting that they will be plunged into an international scandal with deep personal and professional implications. Cue all of the above.
This book was everything you want in a romance novel—sweet, adorable, sexy, funny, and touching—but it also has a wealth of emotion that runs much deeper. It’s a book that manages to handle incredibly difficult and emotional topics while still giving off warm, comforting vibes. And the characters are a delight, from near-perfect leading man Alec Kim, through tough and whip-smart Gigi Ross, on to Gigi’s loyal and hilarious best friend Eden, and more. There are a few characters I wish had slightly more “screen time”—but really that’s just because I enjoyed them so much I wanted them around longer!
Long story short, if you are looking for a near-perfect rom-com, read this.
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: best friend’s brother trope; celebrity romances; investigative journalism vibes.
CW: Sexual assault/rape/sexual harassment; some gaslighting/discussions of emotional abuse and manipulation.
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
When journalist Georgia “Gigi” Ross runs into her childhood crush Alec Kim during an airport layover, she isn’t expecting a life-changing one night stand. She isn’t expecting real feelings to take hold. And she certainly isn’t expecting that they will be plunged into an international scandal with deep personal and professional implications. Cue all of the above.
This book was everything you want in a romance novel—sweet, adorable, sexy, funny, and touching—but it also has a wealth of emotion that runs much deeper. It’s a book that manages to handle incredibly difficult and emotional topics while still giving off warm, comforting vibes. And the characters are a delight, from near-perfect leading man Alec Kim, through tough and whip-smart Gigi Ross, on to Gigi’s loyal and hilarious best friend Eden, and more. There are a few characters I wish had slightly more “screen time”—but really that’s just because I enjoyed them so much I wanted them around longer!
Long story short, if you are looking for a near-perfect rom-com, read this.
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: best friend’s brother trope; celebrity romances; investigative journalism vibes.
CW: Sexual assault/rape/sexual harassment; some gaslighting/discussions of emotional abuse and manipulation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Rape
Moderate: Gaslighting
kamwalsh's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Trafficking
Minor: Gaslighting
dianaschmidty's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.5
This book made me realize the extent to which I love a book where the couple is actually together for most of the story! While the book mostly takes place over two weeks, it somehow manages to feel like a long and vast love story between two people made for each other, no matter the circumstances in their life.
I loved the great mix between focusing on Alec and Gigi while also developing the side characters like Eden and Yael.
Also, the use of nicknames is realistic and made the characters come alive! I mean the fact that them calling each other “Alec” and “Gigi” makes this story so much more relatable to anyone who has lost contact with someone who knew a different version of yourself than someone would meet today.
The last 15% of the book had my heart in my throat, but it was a great kind of tension!
Overall, I loved it!
Thank you to NetGalley, Pocket Books, and Ivy Owens for providing me access to this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
Moderate: Gaslighting and Toxic relationship
There’s a detailed content warning included by the author.
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