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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
fast-paced
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A light fluffy romance for a little escapism.
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I've read a few Christina Lauren titles, and while this one wasn't my favorite (AUTOBOYOGRAPHY is a *must*), it was a great read to sink into over the long weekend.
TWICE IN A BLUE MOON has two distinct sections: first, we encounter Sam and Tate after they meet as teenagers on vacation in London. They have a whirlwind romance that ends very abruptly, leaving both of them reeling for years afterwards. The narrative then leaps ahead nearly 14 years later, when Tate is now a successful actress starring in a new movie written by...you guessed it...Sam.
I found the London-based portion of this novel stronger than when we see Tate and Sam as adults, and I wanted much more time with Tate and Sam reunited before the final turn at the end of the book. Overall, not my favorite contemporary romance lately, but perfect for an evening by the fire or an afternoon on the beach depending on your plans.
TWICE IN A BLUE MOON has two distinct sections: first, we encounter Sam and Tate after they meet as teenagers on vacation in London. They have a whirlwind romance that ends very abruptly, leaving both of them reeling for years afterwards. The narrative then leaps ahead nearly 14 years later, when Tate is now a successful actress starring in a new movie written by...you guessed it...Sam.
I found the London-based portion of this novel stronger than when we see Tate and Sam as adults, and I wanted much more time with Tate and Sam reunited before the final turn at the end of the book. Overall, not my favorite contemporary romance lately, but perfect for an evening by the fire or an afternoon on the beach depending on your plans.
* DNF definitely not for me! Just couldn’t connect to the characters! Usually like Christina Lauren books but this was not for me!
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Gaslighting
Minor: Death, Dementia