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lizbeth7's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
bdhoelze's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
raereadings's review against another edition
I actually stopped at age 50 because the impending hurricane was stressing me out too much and since I live in hurricane zone along the Atlantic I chose not to continue with this. She also barely had a scene with Drew by this point so I wanted more of their interactions.
keberwick's review against another edition
4.0
“I wasn’t sure when, or if, my lady parts would ever be open again for business.”
Bree Beckham needed a restart on her life so she left her fast-paced life in Manhattan for Little Bridge-- her safe place-- in the Florida Keys. Even though she has been going there all her life with her parents, she has never actually lived here until now. But she’s determined to make a life for herself here. She’s even adopted a fat grey tabby named Gary to keep her company. Life on the island seems perfect, until a Category 5 hurricane forms and Little Bridge is directly in its path. Bombarded with calls from her mother and her ex-boyfriend to evacuate, Bree doubles down and refuses to leave--even if she is what the locals call “Fresh Water”.
Even though the storm is destructive, the people of Little Bridge make it through the night--although the bridge connecting the island to the rest of the world can’t say the same. When Bree learns that her landlord’s guinea pigs are stranded in the apartment, she and her boss’s nephew, Drew Hartwell, spring into action to save them. This starts Bree on a quest to take care of all the animals left when their owners were evacuating with a promise of no judgments. She and Drew work together to take care of the animals and sparks begin to fly. But Bree’s ex shows up, just when things are heating up between Drew and her. Will their bond be able to weather the storm?
No Judgments is obviously a romance novel, but it is also about family problems and acceptance of who you are. It shows that while biological family is important, blood isn’t the only thing that makes you you . I’m such a sucker for an enemies-to-lovers trope, and this was perfect! The sex scenes were great too, which is always a bonus! I think Bree is a really strong character dealing with real life issues, and they were handled in a very realistic way. I do wish we were able to see a reconciliation between Bree and her mom at the end, though. I’ll absolutely be reading the next book in the series! This series is perfect for fans of [a: Emma Hart|6451162|Emma Hart|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1478608576p2/6451162.jpg] and [a: Avery Flynn|4894804|Avery Flynn|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1570972322p2/4894804.jpg]!
Bree Beckham needed a restart on her life so she left her fast-paced life in Manhattan for Little Bridge-- her safe place-- in the Florida Keys. Even though she has been going there all her life with her parents, she has never actually lived here until now. But she’s determined to make a life for herself here. She’s even adopted a fat grey tabby named Gary to keep her company. Life on the island seems perfect, until a Category 5 hurricane forms and Little Bridge is directly in its path. Bombarded with calls from her mother and her ex-boyfriend to evacuate, Bree doubles down and refuses to leave--even if she is what the locals call “Fresh Water”.
Even though the storm is destructive, the people of Little Bridge make it through the night--although the bridge connecting the island to the rest of the world can’t say the same. When Bree learns that her landlord’s guinea pigs are stranded in the apartment, she and her boss’s nephew, Drew Hartwell, spring into action to save them. This starts Bree on a quest to take care of all the animals left when their owners were evacuating with a promise of no judgments. She and Drew work together to take care of the animals and sparks begin to fly. But Bree’s ex shows up, just when things are heating up between Drew and her. Will their bond be able to weather the storm?
No Judgments is obviously a romance novel, but it is also about family problems and acceptance of who you are. It shows that while biological family is important, blood isn’t the only thing that makes you you . I’m such a sucker for an enemies-to-lovers trope, and this was perfect! The sex scenes were great too, which is always a bonus! I think Bree is a really strong character dealing with real life issues, and they were handled in a very realistic way. I do wish we were able to see a reconciliation between Bree and her mom at the end, though. I’ll absolutely be reading the next book in the series! This series is perfect for fans of [a: Emma Hart|6451162|Emma Hart|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1478608576p2/6451162.jpg] and [a: Avery Flynn|4894804|Avery Flynn|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1570972322p2/4894804.jpg]!
mhorton88's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
sasoif's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
Adorable! Just the lighthearted read I needed. Bri and Drew were the perfect pair. I enjoyed the small town coming together during a catastrophe trope.
lauraschhh's review against another edition
5.0
THE FIRST HARPER COLLINS BOOK I’VE READ SINCE THE STRIKE ENDED A FEW HOURS AGO!!!! FIVE STARS FOR STRIKES!!!!!
steph01924's review against another edition
3.0
A cute, fluffy, and quick read! Signature Cabot breeziness and quirky characters. I didn't love Bree, and if this was written by someone else or if I was in a different mood, I'd probably have more complaints, but I enjoyed the island setting and I just needed something mindless. And as a Floridian, all the hurricane prep craziness was quite amusing.
shirleymak's review against another edition
3.0
I dont think i have ever rated a meg cabot book so low but AHH i just did not like this book very much. It felt slow and the main characters was just straight up annnooooooooooying from the start.
beckychristina's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Meg Cabot made me fall in love with reading so I’m always biased with her books. This was a nice light rom-com despite touching on darker topics, well written with likeable characters. Personally I’d prefer it didn’t slot in those darker elements (sexual assault for one), as I don’t think it’s relevant to the plot or fitting with the levity, but at least it isn’t lingered on.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual violence