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sarahfroo's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
2.75
bribliography's review against another edition
3.0
[3.5 stars] this was really sweet and the banter between sam and fiona was so good and felt really natural. i cried twice.
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cw for past grooming, SA and ptsd
abbeybonet's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I loved this book! It was everything I wanted in a rom-com-style novel. The twist at the ending was exactly was I was hoping for (which is odd to say because it is awful). The world-building was enticing and the characters were lovable. This is well-written.
hollyalex's review against another edition
3.0
This was okay, just not memorable at all. I also felt the ending was extremely abrupt and rushed.
lilamaee's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Fun and quick read. Discussed serious topics while still remaining positive. Ending felt a little bit rushed but overall enjoyed
scsarah's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault, Child abuse, and Abandonment
harleyrae's review against another edition
3.0
This book was fine, I was just expecting more from it. It felt as if there was way to many open endings left. I needed more from the ending and I needed more from the story. Just felt as if something was missing to really make this book stand out.
peggyecarter's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ricas_library's review against another edition
3.0
⭐️⭐️✨ 2.5/5
I really wanted to love this book as much as I love the cover design.
And for the most part I liked the premise of Birds of California. The Hollywood vibes, the interesting side characters and the romcom set-up, but it was missing key pieces to tie it all together.
The lack of character development for both the main characters, Fiona and Sam, frustrated me, and at times, I found them both to be really unlikable. I even stopped rooting for them, as I just wasn’t invested in either of their stories with no growth or development in sight.
It also didn’t help that there was zero resolution at the end of the book. None. Nothing. Major life issues were happening in both the main character’s lives, but nothing was really addressed or discussed, no epilogue to let us know how events unfolded, it all just ended, unresolved. It made me wonder why certain issues were even brought into the plot if there was never going to be a resolution for it in the end. I was left with more questions than answers.
I really wanted to love this book as much as I love the cover design.
And for the most part I liked the premise of Birds of California. The Hollywood vibes, the interesting side characters and the romcom set-up, but it was missing key pieces to tie it all together.
The lack of character development for both the main characters, Fiona and Sam, frustrated me, and at times, I found them both to be really unlikable. I even stopped rooting for them, as I just wasn’t invested in either of their stories with no growth or development in sight.
It also didn’t help that there was zero resolution at the end of the book. None. Nothing. Major life issues were happening in both the main character’s lives, but nothing was really addressed or discussed, no epilogue to let us know how events unfolded, it all just ended, unresolved. It made me wonder why certain issues were even brought into the plot if there was never going to be a resolution for it in the end. I was left with more questions than answers.