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jillmlong's review
2.0
While I was reading this book I kept thinking that maybe it was a re-issue. Some of the terms and plot points felt very dated. Anyway, overall the plot was ok. I felt that it dragged and the ending seemed to crazy to believe.
sienna727's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
perjacxis's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars. There is a lot that I enjoyed about Love at First Fight - I love Much Ado About Nothing and I loved all the references to it - but there were so many instances that annoyed me too. Jokes that “real men” don’t enjoy spas, Oh-you-stood-me-up-10-years-ago-and-that-ruined-all-my-other-relationships, the Hattie and Cal drama (yes, it’s in Much Ado About Nothing too, but it’s not the best part of the play either), ... a very mixed bag.
aldarakamey's review
4.0
This book was read thanks to NetGalley, however it didn't intervened with my review.
This is a sweet book of people who met from a very young age and grow together hating "each other" I love this kind of stories because lets me questioning how we fall in love and how we develop feelings with someone.
I really recommend this book for those who love sweet love stories.
This is a sweet book of people who met from a very young age and grow together hating "each other" I love this kind of stories because lets me questioning how we fall in love and how we develop feelings with someone.
I really recommend this book for those who love sweet love stories.
nadinejcurrie's review
4.0
This book took me by surprise, I loved Bridie and Ben and the unexpected pieces of Cal and Hettie were a really nice additional element. Hearing different stories within a group of friends, and each of it from a different angle added so much extra to the story.
The relationships actually felt real, the conversations and miscommunications have happened to nearly all of us and I found that very refreshing. Yes, some of the story was a little predictable but then what romcom isn’t nowadays?
The writing style was realistic, I loved the fast paced quick wit sarcasm of Bridie and Ben. From meddling friends to detective style sleuthing I would really recommend giving this a read!
The relationships actually felt real, the conversations and miscommunications have happened to nearly all of us and I found that very refreshing. Yes, some of the story was a little predictable but then what romcom isn’t nowadays?
The writing style was realistic, I loved the fast paced quick wit sarcasm of Bridie and Ben. From meddling friends to detective style sleuthing I would really recommend giving this a read!
mq1ne's review
2.0
okay , honestly this book was adorably cute , the second chance romance was a pretty cool thought to me , but sadly , it didn’t give in a way , I expected more like banter , and the friends played like Cupid way too easily , it would have been cooler if it was like a series for all the whole friend group , then there would be more banter or plot for each character
jesseswe's review
3.0
Such fun read. The first couple of chapters had me hooked with funny dialogue and interesting characters. I liked the fact that the two main characters had a interesting history that gave the story more depth. The only thing I kind of didn’t like was how fast everything between them got resolved and the way it got resolved. It felt too easy and took a way from the story. But in the end a fun read. 3 out of 5
Thank you Aria & Aries and netgalley for letting me read this one and give my honest opinion.
Thank you Aria & Aries and netgalley for letting me read this one and give my honest opinion.
mollieisreading's review against another edition
4.0
I bloody love Much ado about nothing so any contemporary retelling is up right my street.
I needed something light after a really heavy read and this was perfect. This book was FUNNY. Really easy read and great twist at the end.
I needed something light after a really heavy read and this was perfect. This book was FUNNY. Really easy read and great twist at the end.
bookishlychar's review
3.0
This was a cute, light hearted, frienemies to lovers romance. It was a little slow for me, and there seemed to be two stories in this novel. The Bridie & Ben love story and the Hattie & Cal story. I think it would have done better having only one of the stories as the plotline. I really liked both couples in this book, but really wish we could have seen more of Bridie and Ben's story, a bit more about the chase and of them being together. It seemed like, once they got together, we didn't really have much more romance thrown in.
Unfortunately, this was just a middle of the road book for me. It was a quick and easy read, that I'm sure some people will love and enjoy. I received a copy of this from NetGalley and the publisher for an open and honest review. All opinions are 100% mine.
Unfortunately, this was just a middle of the road book for me. It was a quick and easy read, that I'm sure some people will love and enjoy. I received a copy of this from NetGalley and the publisher for an open and honest review. All opinions are 100% mine.
gerwigverse's review against another edition
1.0
Special thanks to NetGalley and Aria&Aries for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest review.
Simply awful. Some things I've read on this book I don't think it would be possible for me to still read in a book from 2021. Seems to me that the author is still a bit stuck on her own preconceived notions, like suggesting that it's "gay" to practice self-care. Absurd.
Anyway, there's tons of great books out there, so I'll use my time reading and reviewing them--it's better this way.
Simply awful. Some things I've read on this book I don't think it would be possible for me to still read in a book from 2021. Seems to me that the author is still a bit stuck on her own preconceived notions, like suggesting that it's "gay" to practice self-care. Absurd.
Anyway, there's tons of great books out there, so I'll use my time reading and reviewing them--it's better this way.