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franni_m's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
books_tea_and_fantasy's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 ⭐️
Characters: 8
Atmosphere: 7
Writing: 7
Plot: 6
Intrigue: 8
Logic: 5
Enjoyment: 7
Characters: 8
Atmosphere: 7
Writing: 7
Plot: 6
Intrigue: 8
Logic: 5
Enjoyment: 7
kaitlynmccready's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
justbeingcaroline's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
emma_mayan's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
aplace_inthesun's review against another edition
hopeful
slow-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? Yes
2.5
Reading some other reviews I realise I went about these books the wrong way. I think I should have read this book after The Boyfriend Candidate. I'm wondering to what degree this lack of planning on my part impacted my enjoyment of this book because short version ... I didn't really enjoy this.
Firstly, I struggled from the start because this book involves politics, polling and lobbying. Uh, not my wheelhouse and I found myself not really interested in it, which took up alot of the story. Secondly, the main FMC Lee is a hard woman to like/identify with. I don't usually mind disliked characters or redemption arcs per se and I don't need to identify with a character in order to love a book, however I couldn't even say redemption arc fits Lee because generally she was pretty unapologetic about cheating on Ben on only a whisper of evidence that he *might* have been interested in someone else in college. Further that she continued to not be reflective of it, and judged him continuously, and then impacted his employment. Her good time girl antics for me were just too far. Thirdly, there was the cheating by her boss ... so much cheating. Ben was a good character but he just kept going back for more and I for one couldn't see the appeal.
So cutting a long story short, I really struggled through this one.
Let me say I think Ashley Winstead is one of those authors who could probably write whatever darn genre she wanted and I would still read it.
Also that I have recommended this book to people who I thought it would resonate with, even though it didn't resonate with me.
Thanks to the publisher through Netgalley for the digital copy.
Firstly, I struggled from the start because this book involves politics, polling and lobbying. Uh, not my wheelhouse and I found myself not really interested in it, which took up alot of the story. Secondly, the main FMC Lee is a hard woman to like/identify with. I don't usually mind disliked characters or redemption arcs per se and I don't need to identify with a character in order to love a book, however I couldn't even say redemption arc fits Lee because generally she was pretty unapologetic about cheating on Ben on only a whisper of evidence that he *might* have been interested in someone else in college. Further that she continued to not be reflective of it, and judged him continuously, and then impacted his employment. Her good time girl antics for me were just too far. Thirdly, there was the cheating by her boss ... so much cheating. Ben was a good character but he just kept going back for more and I for one couldn't see the appeal.
So cutting a long story short, I really struggled through this one.
Let me say I think Ashley Winstead is one of those authors who could probably write whatever darn genre she wanted and I would still read it.
Also that I have recommended this book to people who I thought it would resonate with, even though it didn't resonate with me.
Thanks to the publisher through Netgalley for the digital copy.
ksamaine95's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Trauma, Politics, Romance, Comedy, Forgiveness, Healing. Just all the human things, in a cute novel.
readersmultiverse's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is my third Ashley Winstead book and I absolutely love her writing. Every aspect was done so well and the political backdrop was incredible. I adored the characters & rooted for them, especially our green heroine Stoner. This one is for all the messy girls with messy lives 🧡.
Winstead is an auto-buy author.
Winstead is an auto-buy author.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Death of parent, and Misogyny