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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
In "Truly, Madly, Deeply," bestselling romance novelist Truly Livingston appears to have it all figured out, at least in the eyes of her fans. As she embarks on a new podcast venture, sharing relationship advice, her personal life is in shambles. With her parents' separation and a cheating fiancé, Truly feels like an imposter in the world of love.
Enter Colin McCory, a divorce lawyer with a sharp tongue and a perspective on love that infuriates Truly. Their initial encounter is rocky, but as Colin seeks a fresh start, an unexpected journey from enemies to something more unfolds. Through shared vulnerabilities and unexpected connections, including their queerness, Truly and Colin navigate a growing attraction that challenges both of their views on love.
The book's premise is engaging, well-executed and fun with a good reading flow.
Colin shines as a mature and charming protagonist, while secondary characters are vividly developed, adding depth to the narrative. The romance is steamy and well-written. The actual level of steaminess took me by surprise: it was hot, it wasn't cringe and there was a lot! And it was really written with the female gaze in mind, because it is all about Truly.
However, Truly's character feels immature, with questionable decisions that detract from her growth. Additionally, the heavy use of theater quotes and a somewhat contrived side plot involving her parents’ relationship felt overdone and distracting.
Overall, while "Truly, Madly, Deeply" offers a cute and steamy romance, certain elements may hinder full enjoyment. It's a mixed bag with endearing moments and some frustrating aspects, ultimately earning a three-star rating
Enter Colin McCory, a divorce lawyer with a sharp tongue and a perspective on love that infuriates Truly. Their initial encounter is rocky, but as Colin seeks a fresh start, an unexpected journey from enemies to something more unfolds. Through shared vulnerabilities and unexpected connections, including their queerness, Truly and Colin navigate a growing attraction that challenges both of their views on love.
The book's premise is engaging, well-executed and fun with a good reading flow.
Colin shines as a mature and charming protagonist, while secondary characters are vividly developed, adding depth to the narrative. The romance is steamy and well-written. The actual level of steaminess took me by surprise: it was hot, it wasn't cringe and there was a lot! And it was really written with the female gaze in mind, because it is all about Truly.
However, Truly's character feels immature, with questionable decisions that detract from her growth. Additionally, the heavy use of theater quotes and a somewhat contrived side plot involving her parents’ relationship felt overdone and distracting.
Overall, while "Truly, Madly, Deeply" offers a cute and steamy romance, certain elements may hinder full enjoyment. It's a mixed bag with endearing moments and some frustrating aspects, ultimately earning a three-star rating
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
this book would have been a 5 star if the characters, especially Truly, wasn’t so immature lol like girl is in her late 20s and is meddling in her parents marriage in the worst way possible. Aside from this It was a bit corny but it made me so giddy and it was so cute and hot at the same time. Colin was too good to be true like I was here for his character and everything that came out of his mouth (although some jokes were cringe) but it was just too good. This book made me feel so much that a book hasn’t made me feel in so long so it deserves those 4 stars.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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:
Yes
Really cute and fun!
The FMC was a bit hard headed at times. Also, that the author talked around the logic that should have been presented to the character, but fell short of putting it together, was kind of irksome.
But that's an honestly minor complaint. The MMC stole the show. The way he pursued the FMC made me weak in the knees. And the spice? So, so good.
The FMC was a bit hard headed at times. Also, that the author talked around the logic that should have been presented to the character, but fell short of putting it together, was kind of irksome.
But that's an honestly minor complaint. The MMC stole the show. The way he pursued the FMC made me weak in the knees. And the spice? So, so good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
slow-paced
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5 stars
I really liked Colin and Truly grew on me, but she was a difficult FMC to cheer for much of the book. At first her reluctance to admit her crush for Colin was cute but the fact that it dragged on and on felt unreasonable. At a certain point, I wondered what signs Colin was picking up on because she verbally rejects him multiple times. I also felt she was immature about *other people’s* relationships and her friend and Colin were right to caution her. I can’t give this 4 stars because of my frustrations with Truly as a character. But Colin and the spice were fun and I wished I got to know more about Lulu too.
I really liked Colin and Truly grew on me, but she was a difficult FMC to cheer for much of the book. At first her reluctance to admit her crush for Colin was cute but the fact that it dragged on and on felt unreasonable. At a certain point, I wondered what signs Colin was picking up on because she verbally rejects him multiple times. I also felt she was immature about *other people’s* relationships and her friend and Colin were right to caution her. I can’t give this 4 stars because of my frustrations with Truly as a character. But Colin and the spice were fun and I wished I got to know more about Lulu too.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
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
I loved it!!
Alexandria Bellefleur never disappoints, but she might have outdone herself on this one! Super steamy bi4bi romance. Maybe a bit cheesy at time (truthfully, my eye twitched every time Truly's parents were on the page), but it was so good I didn't care. Loved so many Taylor references and rom-com references, and of course it helped that I was picturing Colin like Joe Keery the whole time.
