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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Mini disclaimer: Zionist authors, this particular book does not have any Israel propaganda but I think it's important to know this
I read this book since I had it on my Kindle before I knew the stance of the authors and for a reading challenge I have on Twitter trying to make my TBR list smaller, specially for books that have been there for years
I read this book since I had it on my Kindle before I knew the stance of the authors and for a reading challenge I have on Twitter trying to make my TBR list smaller, specially for books that have been there for years
Despite this taking me a month to read (it's been an extremely busy month), I've completely loved this book and fallen in love with the characters. It has made me want to marry Calvin and I wish we could see more of them or have an epilogue but beggers can't be choosers. Christina Lauren is definitely one of my favourite author(s) and their books are so easy to read and just take you away to a different wholesome world.
I finished Josh and Hazel's Guide to not Dating a few days back, and I haven't been able to read anything since, because it was JUST SO GOOD.
Naturally, I decided that another Christina Lauren would do the trick. I had previously read and enjoyed The Unhoneymooners as well, so I knew that I liked her (their??? How do you refer to a duology writing under a pen name???) writing style.
Unfortunately, this one just didn't do it for me. Don't get me wrong, it was still a very fun and enjoyable book, but something about it just didn't sit right with me.
I'm not sure whether it was the trope - I haven't really read arranged marriage books before and I wasn't sure if I'd like it, but mainly I think it was the fact that I didn't like either of the main characters.
Holland felt a bit whiny and spoilt, and Calvin just gave off an asshole vibe. I also wasn't the biggest fan of the romance itself. It felt like it came out of blue, and it didn't take front stage. To be honest, it felt more like a coming of age story with a dash of romance (even though Holland is in her mid-twenties).
I know people get married all the time for a green card, but this felt a bit unrealistic to me. Holland's whole reason for wanting Calvin to stay in the states didn't seem very real to me? Like that is a very extreme thing to do for what I feel is not a very extreme motivation.
Nonetheless, I did enjoy it and it was definitely an interesting and different kind of read, so three stars it is! (I was planning on making it four stars, but Calvin brought it down to three)
Naturally, I decided that another Christina Lauren would do the trick. I had previously read and enjoyed The Unhoneymooners as well, so I knew that I liked her (their??? How do you refer to a duology writing under a pen name???) writing style.
Unfortunately, this one just didn't do it for me. Don't get me wrong, it was still a very fun and enjoyable book, but something about it just didn't sit right with me.
I'm not sure whether it was the trope - I haven't really read arranged marriage books before and I wasn't sure if I'd like it, but mainly I think it was the fact that I didn't like either of the main characters.
Holland felt a bit whiny and spoilt, and Calvin just gave off an asshole vibe. I also wasn't the biggest fan of the romance itself. It felt like it came out of blue, and it didn't take front stage. To be honest, it felt more like a coming of age story with a dash of romance (even though Holland is in her mid-twenties).
I know people get married all the time for a green card, but this felt a bit unrealistic to me. Holland's whole reason for wanting Calvin to stay in the states didn't seem very real to me? Like that is a very extreme thing to do for what I feel is not a very extreme motivation.
Nonetheless, I did enjoy it and it was definitely an interesting and different kind of read, so three stars it is! (I was planning on making it four stars, but Calvin brought it down to three)
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
I love a good marriage of convenience trope, and a modern day version requires a bit more cleverness than in regency romances. (Maybe I'll take a crack at it one day). A musician in need of a work visa and a smitten and aimless twenty-something are the MC's in Roomies, which openly makes references and comparisons to the movie Green Card. But, I have to say, Calvin and Holland are much more lovable and relatable than the main characters from the 1990s film.
*2.5
Leggero e scorrevole, ma fin troppo finto ed irrealistico.
Leggero e scorrevole, ma fin troppo finto ed irrealistico.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Quick-ish read. I'm not sure if I necessarily loved the main characters. The FMC lacked emotional maturity. The author kind of glossed over MMC's ease to lie to his family.
The role of the side characters were also kind of unclear. There was a supportive brother which was cool. But Brian's character? Weird that it was called out multiple times as being an abusive employee but no one did anything about it. The people around FMC just kind of sat and watched her "best friend" emotionally abuse her.
Wouldn't read it again.
The role of the side characters were also kind of unclear. There was a supportive brother which was cool. But Brian's character? Weird that it was called out multiple times as being an abusive employee but no one did anything about it. The people around FMC just kind of sat and watched her "best friend" emotionally abuse her.
Wouldn't read it again.
3.5* main character was a bit of a jealous and whiny turd, but other than that it was good.