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capybooks's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I adore this book. It’s a modern retelling of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, which is my favourite play. I loved every aspect of this book, even down to the little details such as the characters’ names starting with the same letter as Much Ado’s characters. This normally puts me off a book, but in this instance I found it added another layer to the novel and made it easier to follow along. The writing style felt a bit like it was written on Wattpad, but that’s not an insult as I think it is exactly what this book needs! If you want to read Much Ado About Nothing, I think this novel is a good introduction to the storyline.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Cursing, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Miscarriage, Stalking, and Classism
anitaxlit's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Thank you to NetGalley and Aria for sending me an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
I'm normally not into contemporary romance, but I picked this up in hopes of finding a lighthearted read during a very stressful month... and it didn't disappoint! I devoured Love at First Fight in less than 24 hours. It's well written and fast paced, has plenty of funny and enjoyable banter and is enemies-to-lovers. What more could you possibly want? A love interest that's described as a mix of Aidan Turner and Chris Hemsworth? You got it. Enough drama to keep you on your toes without dragging on for too long? You got it.
I did have a moment of hesitation when the plot took a new twist at the 70% mark where I thought that the book might be a tad too long. Fortunately, there was no unnecessary melodrama and it didn't drag as I had feared. I was hooked until the end! All in all, an enjoyable read that I'm sure fans of contemporary romance will love.
I'm normally not into contemporary romance, but I picked this up in hopes of finding a lighthearted read during a very stressful month... and it didn't disappoint! I devoured Love at First Fight in less than 24 hours. It's well written and fast paced, has plenty of funny and enjoyable banter and is enemies-to-lovers. What more could you possibly want? A love interest that's described as a mix of Aidan Turner and Chris Hemsworth? You got it. Enough drama to keep you on your toes without dragging on for too long? You got it.
I did have a moment of hesitation when the plot took a new twist at the 70% mark where I thought that the book might be a tad too long. Fortunately, there was no unnecessary melodrama and it didn't drag as I had feared. I was hooked until the end! All in all, an enjoyable read that I'm sure fans of contemporary romance will love.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Pregnancy
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