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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
My least favorite of Christina Lauren's of the ones I have read. Just kind of slow. I wanted MORE!
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I've read a lot of Christina Lauren books, and while this wasn't my favorite of theirs, it was an enjoyable read. I found it a bit predictable in that I guessed the reason behind the 'betrayal' before it was revealed, but I still enjoyed following along the journey of the characters anyway. I also wanted a bit more from the ending. Overall, if you're a fan of this author duo I think you'll enjoy this story, but I wouldn't start with this one if you want to get a true feel for what they can do.
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-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
“Twice in a Blue Moon” is a story of Tate and Sam, as they meet in London when they are 18 and 21, respectively. Over the next few weeks they fall in love like only teenagers can, but when Tate tells Sam her biggest secret, and he betrays her, everything changes. Fast forward fourteen years, when they meet up again unexpectedly on a movie set. Cue the tension, misunderstandings, and DRAMA!.
I love the writing style of Christina Lauren’s novels, and in this case it was no different. However, I really didn’t connect with the characters, and the “thing” that usually draws me into these books just wasn’t there this time. I did enjoy the first half of the book, and probably would have loved it more if it continued as a YA novel. For me, when the switch happened and the characters were older, I sort of lost interest. I did appreciate how the ending came full circle (but who wants to lie down in damp grass? I mean really. ANYWAY) Fans of Christina Lauren will probably enjoy this novel, but for me, it sort of fell flat. It was still fairly enjoyable.
I was given an advanced reader's copy via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I love the writing style of Christina Lauren’s novels, and in this case it was no different. However, I really didn’t connect with the characters, and the “thing” that usually draws me into these books just wasn’t there this time. I did enjoy the first half of the book, and probably would have loved it more if it continued as a YA novel. For me, when the switch happened and the characters were older, I sort of lost interest. I did appreciate how the ending came full circle (but who wants to lie down in damp grass? I mean really. ANYWAY) Fans of Christina Lauren will probably enjoy this novel, but for me, it sort of fell flat. It was still fairly enjoyable.
I was given an advanced reader's copy via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
4.5 stars rounded up. I laughed out loud multiple times while reading this book and enjoyed the flashback/dual timeframe aspect of the story between these two main characters. It had all the good elements - full on family drama, lost and found love, angst, chemistry, humor, inexplicable betrayal (some that becomes explicable... some does not)... I also enjoyed that part of the book was set in London for an international twist. I'm a big Christina Lauren fan and this one didn't disappoint!
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
💀DNF chapter 12, 37% 💀
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I never thought I’d say this about a Christina Lauren book, but honestly, I was so bored with this one.
There is no chemistry between the main characters and there was no character development. I also completely lost interest after the 10 year jump occurred.
2.5 stars. There were a lot of plot choices that were really annoying and didn't work for me. But it was still fun to listen to.
2 stars.
There's really nothing wrong with this book. I didn't hate it, it wasn't really problematic or anything. The main issue is that it was boring and didn't care about the plot or, more surprisingly, the characters.
I've loved Christina Lauren books recently and how they write characters. But this fell flat, this just wasn't it for me.
There's really nothing wrong with this book. I didn't hate it, it wasn't really problematic or anything. The main issue is that it was boring and didn't care about the plot or, more surprisingly, the characters.
I've loved Christina Lauren books recently and how they write characters. But this fell flat, this just wasn't it for me.
