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jbrusa's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kdmcgrady's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.25
beckyrendon's review
5.0
I swear that the "boner" I sport when I see Kate Stewart's name on a cover is not my reason for giving it 5 stars.
Anything But Minor stole a huge chunk of my heart. I love fun spunky heroines. I love cocky arrogant men. But my absolute favorite is when that spunky woman stays true to herself, Alice is an amazing woman. Sheltered to the point of awkward and a certified nerd, she is a force to be reckoned with.
Poor Rafe never had a chance. Alice is a whirlwind, a tornado, a golden shower he never saw coming. (When you get to that scene, it is important to clench your thighs together tightly, because you will want to join Alice. I was laughing so hard I almost did.)
I think my favorite part about reading fiction, romance, and well romantic comedy, is that the more honest it is the better it works. The honest feelings/emotions- they all effect us one way or another.
I surprised Kate when I told her I had tears pouring down my face, but I wasn't surprised. Why? Because like Rafe, I love the game. The game in this case is the rollercoaster ride of emotion hidden between awkward encounters and awesomely dorky facts no one outside of trivial pursuit will ever use.
So in short, it's an awesome book. I had an absolute blast reading it. Now I must go wallow in self pity because I finished it and have nothing to look forward to.
sigh, I hope that we can get her to write Andy's story because he's an amazing friend and a pretty super guy all around.
reviewed for Reviews from the Heart
Anything But Minor stole a huge chunk of my heart. I love fun spunky heroines. I love cocky arrogant men. But my absolute favorite is when that spunky woman stays true to herself, Alice is an amazing woman. Sheltered to the point of awkward and a certified nerd, she is a force to be reckoned with.
Poor Rafe never had a chance. Alice is a whirlwind, a tornado, a golden shower he never saw coming. (When you get to that scene, it is important to clench your thighs together tightly, because you will want to join Alice. I was laughing so hard I almost did.)
I think my favorite part about reading fiction, romance, and well romantic comedy, is that the more honest it is the better it works. The honest feelings/emotions- they all effect us one way or another.
I surprised Kate when I told her I had tears pouring down my face, but I wasn't surprised. Why? Because like Rafe, I love the game. The game in this case is the rollercoaster ride of emotion hidden between awkward encounters and awesomely dorky facts no one outside of trivial pursuit will ever use.
So in short, it's an awesome book. I had an absolute blast reading it. Now I must go wallow in self pity because I finished it and have nothing to look forward to.
sigh, I hope that we can get her to write Andy's story because he's an amazing friend and a pretty super guy all around.
reviewed for Reviews from the Heart
readfrenzy's review
5.0
I’ve got a cure for anything that ails you, and it’s called Anything But Minor. Kate Stewart knocks it out of the park in this feel-good sports romance that’s hilarious, sweet, and deliciously sultry.
I have the biggest girl crush on nerdy Alice! Her crazy antics seriously left me in tears. I love her Google addiction, her obsession with 80s movies, her sassiness, her truthfulness, and especially her imperfections. Most of all, I appreciate the way she fearlessly embraces every opportunity. Her ability to end even the crappiest day by declaring it the best day ever is so stinking endearing.
Rafe? Well, he’s only the most lovable piece of athletic man candy to cross my Kindle in awhile. He has no ego, no pretense, and he’s completely enamored with my girl, Alice. She’s a smart flight instructor (à la Kelly McGillis in Top Gun), he’s a gifted minor league baseball player, and together they create some intense chemistry. The bedroom scenes may pack a bit of heat, but there’s a surprising amount of humor mixed in.
There are a couple of minor characters that might have enhanced the story even more if better utilized, but the book doesn’t lack for interesting supporting characters. I especially loved Dutch, the faithful baseball fan, as well as Rafe’s best friend, Andy.
The book takes place in Charleston, South Carolina, and you can tell the author has an affinity for the area. The city is almost a character unto itself, and seeing the town through Alice’s eyes makes her a fantastic tourist guide.
Anything But Minor is an utterly enjoyable book that combines the best of comedy and romance. I highly recommend it if you’re looking a light pick-me-up that will make you smile and swoon.
Recommended for fans of:
Romantic comedy
Nerdy heroines
The 80s
Cheers
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review.**
I have the biggest girl crush on nerdy Alice! Her crazy antics seriously left me in tears. I love her Google addiction, her obsession with 80s movies, her sassiness, her truthfulness, and especially her imperfections. Most of all, I appreciate the way she fearlessly embraces every opportunity. Her ability to end even the crappiest day by declaring it the best day ever is so stinking endearing.
Rafe? Well, he’s only the most lovable piece of athletic man candy to cross my Kindle in awhile. He has no ego, no pretense, and he’s completely enamored with my girl, Alice. She’s a smart flight instructor (à la Kelly McGillis in Top Gun), he’s a gifted minor league baseball player, and together they create some intense chemistry. The bedroom scenes may pack a bit of heat, but there’s a surprising amount of humor mixed in.
There are a couple of minor characters that might have enhanced the story even more if better utilized, but the book doesn’t lack for interesting supporting characters. I especially loved Dutch, the faithful baseball fan, as well as Rafe’s best friend, Andy.
The book takes place in Charleston, South Carolina, and you can tell the author has an affinity for the area. The city is almost a character unto itself, and seeing the town through Alice’s eyes makes her a fantastic tourist guide.
Anything But Minor is an utterly enjoyable book that combines the best of comedy and romance. I highly recommend it if you’re looking a light pick-me-up that will make you smile and swoon.
Recommended for fans of:
Romantic comedy
Nerdy heroines
The 80s
Cheers
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review.**
indeanna's review
4.0
This a fun, quick, quirky read. I’ve read it a few times and there are things I love and things that are ok. I love the 80’s movie references. I love that Alice had a job you mostly hear men have, a pilot and flight instructor. I liked that Rafe was a normal sports guy, who when he fell in love, he fell hard.
I loved that he loved every part of Alice, her quirky and nerdy parts. What started as friendship blossomed into a forever love. He never tried to change her and when he found himself falling for her, he didn’t try to stop it.
Not a bad sports book. Onto book 2 of the series.
I loved that he loved every part of Alice, her quirky and nerdy parts. What started as friendship blossomed into a forever love. He never tried to change her and when he found himself falling for her, he didn’t try to stop it.
Not a bad sports book. Onto book 2 of the series.
bookishblasian's review
4.0
This book was good enough and very cute.. took me forever to read. Not because of length really, but because it didn't keep me engaged enough to HAVE to read every hour of every day. I enjoyed it, but it definitely lacked something. Four stars because it was cute though!
wallflowerreader_l's review
3.0
At the beginning I didn't quite like it but the more I got into the book the more I became hooked.
It was a surprisingly addicting book. Recommend for a light and nice read.
It was a surprisingly addicting book. Recommend for a light and nice read.
kate_and_books's review
5.0
Okay so first off no spoilers although there will be some quotes but I’ll try to keep it to a minimum ah who am I kidding I’m going to go wild. I could quote the hell out of this book it is that good.
Ms. Stewart doesn’t know this but we have a love/hate relationship going on of all the books I’ve read by her I’ve given them a high rating because they are unique, different and they touch the heart. In saying that the difficult part was tough going when it came to the rating. I didn’t always agree but I was objective about it. But with this book it is a no brainer.
I have a major girl crush on Alice and I’m sure I won’t be the only one who feels that way. On top of my love for Alice, I also have a crush and love for Rafe. It is rare that I love both characters in a book equally as I always connect more with one character than the other but I connected equally with both characters here.
5 ‘random facts’ Stars.
Alice Boyd is a flight instructor she is THE Kelly McGillis in real life. She moves to Charleston to take a new job to get away from her repressed mother who is very religious and with whom she has never had a solid relationship. Because of this she has had a very lonely existence.
Google is her friend and she is more informational than conversational. I’d be her drinking pal any day of the week or we could google random facts together. Alice wants to lead her life to achieve the best day ever and not live through her favorite films instead. She is hilarious she has no filter, she is smart, funny and beautiful in her own way. What did I say? Major girl crush here.
While checking out Charleston she buys a ticket to a baseball game and meets Dutch. They hit it off and she learns all about the game. At the game she sees Rafe ‘Bullet’ Hembrey and they lock eyes.
Rafe Hembrey needs it to be his year and everyone tells him it is coming and that he’ll get the call. He is a pitcher for the minor leagues. At his game he sees a blonde little something sitting next to his number one fan Dutch. There is a story with Dutch, so didn’t see that one coming but I loved it. He is intrigued by the blonde something.
Rafe has an inner depth that he doesn’t show. He is devoted to those few friends and family that he has. He has a good heart although he is slightly narcisstic at times but we all have our flaws. I loved him as a hero he is vulnerable and he has some insecurities as well. How I jumped all in with Alice? Beautiful.
Their first encounter doesn’t go as planned….but it is bloody hilarious.
“What. The. Fuck!” I turned to see the source of the voice covered in half eaten peanuts and spewed beer. I looked up as the man Dutch had called Bullet towered over me, and his hazel eyes burned a hole straight through me.
Awkward!
Looks can be deceiving and they realize that they aren’t what the other one expected to be. Especially Alice when it came to Rafe.
She paused before she opened the door. “I may be wrong about you, I thought you were one of those bone-headed, stupid athletes who only cared about baseball and women. But I have a feeling you’re worth knowing.”
Andy is there to help him get the call but he also warns him when it comes to Alice.
“She’s out of your league? “And you think that because?” “She has manners. She said crud, not shit. She’s reserved and doesn’t have her legs spread.
And that he wasn’t ready for real but the more he got to know Alice the more real he wanted.
The woman was insane but the kind of insane that you gravitated toward.
He also knew when he had lost the battle.
Blush and bashful. My colors are blush and bashful,” I said in my best southern accent. I went on to explain. “It’s a line from-““Steel Magnolias, I know. I do have a mother and sister.” I gave him a smile I knew to be my biggest, and I swear I could him mutter shit under his breath.
Rafe works hard to persuade Alice to give him a chance.
“Nothing will happen that you don’t want to happen. I just want to be alone with you. Okay?”
Oh, it was going to happen. I’d make sure if it. We’d crossed the friend line.
But they both have things to overcome personal demons to fight, to forgive or not to. Choices that were made by parents that they had to accept. My heart bled for Rafe because he didn’t deserve that and it wasn’t salvageable. Alice gets to improve her relationship with her mother. Hey they went out and got drunk together.
There are some incidents that are hilarious where I couldn’t contain my laughter unfortunately I can’t disclose them because spoiler.
There text messaging was bloody hilarious.
Rafe: Do you have ADD?
Alice: You would think that but …..no. This is my normal.
And I believed her.
Rafe: Tell me more.
And the banter and chemistry they had together.
“Don’t move. I’m going to take a shower and then undress you again.” “Okay.” “Wow, we made you agreeable, too.”
“Stop referring to your junk as another entity, Rafe. It’s creepy.” “We’ll shut you up again soon.”
Such a fantastic and sweet epilogue.
Two questions before I finish my review.
What song changed everything for you?
Have you had your one movie moment in life yet? What was it?
Parting words
This is a fantastic read and I can only recommend reading it. Take the plunge have a laugh and a good time it will be worth it.
This will definitely go on my best books of 2016 shelf so that I can do the 10 best books of 2016 at the end of the year. It took me nearly 3 days to write this review I’ve never taken that long to write a review.
Review can also be found @ http://jerisbookattic-reviewblog.blogspot.de/2016/07/anything-but-minor-by-kate-stewart.html
OMG OMG OMG so amazing, brilliant and fantastic. Review to follow on release date.
Book received by author in exchange for an honest review.
Ms. Stewart doesn’t know this but we have a love/hate relationship going on of all the books I’ve read by her I’ve given them a high rating because they are unique, different and they touch the heart. In saying that the difficult part was tough going when it came to the rating. I didn’t always agree but I was objective about it. But with this book it is a no brainer.
I have a major girl crush on Alice and I’m sure I won’t be the only one who feels that way. On top of my love for Alice, I also have a crush and love for Rafe. It is rare that I love both characters in a book equally as I always connect more with one character than the other but I connected equally with both characters here.
5 ‘random facts’ Stars.
Alice Boyd is a flight instructor she is THE Kelly McGillis in real life. She moves to Charleston to take a new job to get away from her repressed mother who is very religious and with whom she has never had a solid relationship. Because of this she has had a very lonely existence.
Google is her friend and she is more informational than conversational. I’d be her drinking pal any day of the week or we could google random facts together. Alice wants to lead her life to achieve the best day ever and not live through her favorite films instead. She is hilarious she has no filter, she is smart, funny and beautiful in her own way. What did I say? Major girl crush here.
While checking out Charleston she buys a ticket to a baseball game and meets Dutch. They hit it off and she learns all about the game. At the game she sees Rafe ‘Bullet’ Hembrey and they lock eyes.
Rafe Hembrey needs it to be his year and everyone tells him it is coming and that he’ll get the call. He is a pitcher for the minor leagues. At his game he sees a blonde little something sitting next to his number one fan Dutch. There is a story with Dutch, so didn’t see that one coming but I loved it. He is intrigued by the blonde something.
Rafe has an inner depth that he doesn’t show. He is devoted to those few friends and family that he has. He has a good heart although he is slightly narcisstic at times but we all have our flaws. I loved him as a hero he is vulnerable and he has some insecurities as well. How I jumped all in with Alice? Beautiful.
Their first encounter doesn’t go as planned….but it is bloody hilarious.
“What. The. Fuck!” I turned to see the source of the voice covered in half eaten peanuts and spewed beer. I looked up as the man Dutch had called Bullet towered over me, and his hazel eyes burned a hole straight through me.
Awkward!
Looks can be deceiving and they realize that they aren’t what the other one expected to be. Especially Alice when it came to Rafe.
She paused before she opened the door. “I may be wrong about you, I thought you were one of those bone-headed, stupid athletes who only cared about baseball and women. But I have a feeling you’re worth knowing.”
Andy is there to help him get the call but he also warns him when it comes to Alice.
“She’s out of your league? “And you think that because?” “She has manners. She said crud, not shit. She’s reserved and doesn’t have her legs spread.
And that he wasn’t ready for real but the more he got to know Alice the more real he wanted.
The woman was insane but the kind of insane that you gravitated toward.
He also knew when he had lost the battle.
Blush and bashful. My colors are blush and bashful,” I said in my best southern accent. I went on to explain. “It’s a line from-““Steel Magnolias, I know. I do have a mother and sister.” I gave him a smile I knew to be my biggest, and I swear I could him mutter shit under his breath.
Rafe works hard to persuade Alice to give him a chance.
“Nothing will happen that you don’t want to happen. I just want to be alone with you. Okay?”
Oh, it was going to happen. I’d make sure if it. We’d crossed the friend line.
But they both have things to overcome personal demons to fight, to forgive or not to. Choices that were made by parents that they had to accept. My heart bled for Rafe because he didn’t deserve that and it wasn’t salvageable. Alice gets to improve her relationship with her mother. Hey they went out and got drunk together.
There are some incidents that are hilarious where I couldn’t contain my laughter unfortunately I can’t disclose them because spoiler.
There text messaging was bloody hilarious.
Rafe: Do you have ADD?
Alice: You would think that but …..no. This is my normal.
And I believed her.
Rafe: Tell me more.
And the banter and chemistry they had together.
“Don’t move. I’m going to take a shower and then undress you again.” “Okay.” “Wow, we made you agreeable, too.”
“Stop referring to your junk as another entity, Rafe. It’s creepy.” “We’ll shut you up again soon.”
Such a fantastic and sweet epilogue.
Two questions before I finish my review.
What song changed everything for you?
Have you had your one movie moment in life yet? What was it?
Parting words
This is a fantastic read and I can only recommend reading it. Take the plunge have a laugh and a good time it will be worth it.
This will definitely go on my best books of 2016 shelf so that I can do the 10 best books of 2016 at the end of the year. It took me nearly 3 days to write this review I’ve never taken that long to write a review.
Review can also be found @ http://jerisbookattic-reviewblog.blogspot.de/2016/07/anything-but-minor-by-kate-stewart.html
OMG OMG OMG so amazing, brilliant and fantastic. Review to follow on release date.
Book received by author in exchange for an honest review.
kellyyoungbl's review
4.0
Really good story!
I liked this book a lot! It kept me very entertained. I took off a star bc I felt it was a bit one dimensional. I think it could have been even better with a bit more drama and angst.
I liked this book a lot! It kept me very entertained. I took off a star bc I felt it was a bit one dimensional. I think it could have been even better with a bit more drama and angst.