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angelpayne's review against another edition
5.0
I can't encompass my gratitude for this book in normal, review-y generalizations. Like Axelrod's writing itself, the beauty of this story is in its subtle specifics, all tied into an intimacy with the characters (yes, secondaries included) that's woven into a well-paced and beautifully told love story. As a reader, I got to know both Frankie and John as I would in real life: in special moments that are folded in between songs and sleeps and reflections and, yes, conflicts. These two open each other up in ways they hadn't anticipated, but are open to receiving. Like a lasting love song, this story will remain in my heart for a very long time to come!
myrimirmir's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
4.0
The longing on Frankie’s part from the first time he met Johnny is partly what made me love this novel so much! Frankie had so much love and tenderness inside of him, and his love (obsession?) with music made him so very likable to me!
bookjunkie57's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
When Frankie Meets Johnny
Frankie and Johnny, Book 1
I Picked Up This Book Because: Author will be at Readers on the River.
Media Type: Audiobook
Source: Scribd
Dates Read: 8/11/23
Stars: 4 Stars
Narrator(s): Alexander Cendese
The Characters:
Frankie Llewellyn: Certified music aficionado and DJ
John Burton: Contractor with a complicated past
The Story:
Another story I jumped into with no expectations. New to me author and series read because of Readers on the River. I really enjoyed f & j's shy interactions. I love the chemistry between the two. It was a good but quick read.
The Random Thoughts:
The narrator did an awesome job with the many different accents.
Frankie and Johnny, Book 1
I Picked Up This Book Because: Author will be at Readers on the River.
Media Type: Audiobook
Source: Scribd
Dates Read: 8/11/23
Stars: 4 Stars
Narrator(s): Alexander Cendese
The Characters:
Frankie Llewellyn: Certified music aficionado and DJ
John Burton: Contractor with a complicated past
The Story:
Another story I jumped into with no expectations. New to me author and series read because of Readers on the River. I really enjoyed f & j's shy interactions. I love the chemistry between the two. It was a good but quick read.
The Random Thoughts:
The narrator did an awesome job with the many different accents.
scooterfied's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
caiacassiopeia's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
(NARRATED BY A.CENDESE)
I THOUGHT IT WAS KINDA CUTE,
i love that the FOCUS WAS ON MUSIC and how they connect with each other
LOVED ALL THE REFERENCES ON AMAZING ARTISTS !!
i can’t quote but i loved the scene were miike snow’s animal was mentioned 😌
THERE’S PT.2 AND i dive in right now 😌
tags: music lover - bipoc rep - bi-racial couple - past break-up - introvert - single pov - workplace romance
-audiobook
-storytel
I THOUGHT IT WAS KINDA CUTE,
i love that the FOCUS WAS ON MUSIC and how they connect with each other
LOVED ALL THE REFERENCES ON AMAZING ARTISTS !!
i can’t quote but i loved the scene were miike snow’s animal was mentioned 😌
THERE’S PT.2 AND i dive in right now 😌
tags: music lover - bipoc rep - bi-racial couple - past break-up - introvert - single pov - workplace romance
-audiobook
-storytel
claudia_is_reading's review against another edition
3.0
A nice novella, with nice characters and... nice?
Look, sorry, but I really didn't feel the spark here, mostly because the characters barely talk to each other, and later Johnny ghosted Frankie without as much as by your leave. And Frankie forgives him, even when the explanation is less than credible. I mean, c'mon Johnny, you didn't have the time to shoot even a phone call to let the poor guy know what's going on? *incredulous stare*
Oh, well, maybe I'll read a full-length novel by this author before giving them up.
Look, sorry, but I really didn't feel the spark here, mostly because the characters barely talk to each other, and later Johnny ghosted Frankie without as much as by your leave. And Frankie forgives him, even when the explanation is less than credible. I mean, c'mon Johnny, you didn't have the time to shoot even a phone call to let the poor guy know what's going on? *incredulous stare*
Oh, well, maybe I'll read a full-length novel by this author before giving them up.
tsunanisaurus's review
2.0
A M/M novella that will leave you...wanting an entirely different story. I don't do story summaries because I end up spoiling the heck out of them but this one barely had a plot. Hot men like hot men and they all are pretty vague and that's that.
It was odd to me to find out the MCs were 34 and 44, respectively. It reads like an angsty YA story (which are great! when the characters aren't a decade or two older than being a young adult..).
I was more interesting in Frankie and his ex than Frankie and Johnny.
Sign me up for a prequel about them!
It was odd to me to find out the MCs were 34 and 44, respectively. It reads like an angsty YA story (which are great! when the characters aren't a decade or two older than being a young adult..).
I was more interesting in Frankie and his ex than Frankie and Johnny.
Sign me up for a prequel about them!
kcsunshine25's review against another edition
4.0
I love this author! Frankie is a DJ on a small radio station. Johnny is the contractor brought in to revamp the studio. They skirt around each other, I loved the tension between them. Fab little story.