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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
emotional
lighthearted
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 really liked this book! Gemma, a bisexual, journalist gets assigned to work on a Valentine’s Day project with a popular photographer. Gemma is excited for her chance to finally get a cover story, something she has been working so hard for, only to find out the photographer is her ex-girlfriend from college. I loved these characters and their journey through this story. The character development was wonderful, the side characters Kiera, Val and Burrito (their cat) were a lovely addition to the story, the kind of friend anyone would be lucky to have. There are a couple spicy scenes, that were well written. The audiobooks main narrator did a great job, the narrator for the Celeste chapters didn’t seem to fit as well. The Celeste chapters were short and thrown in here and there that it didn’t really take away much from the story.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Complicated
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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 ⭐️/ 2🌶️
HAPPY PRIDE MONTH YALL!! 💕💕🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
This book was equal parts emotional and entertaining which kept me coming back for more. Gemma is living her life in SF with her fiancé until he suddenly decides he’s not in love anymore and her college ex shows up at work after ghosting her 8 years ago. The premise was the definition of everything gone wrong and I loved watching Gemma navigate through it because she was so relatable. It was great watching her build up her personal life and career. I wish we got a bit more from Celeste’s perspective but the layers to her character added so much to their conversations.
I felt such a deep connection to these characters being Asian and queer especially the conversations about their families. Lyla Lee does such a beautiful job of creating a story of second chances, burning passion and forever friends.
HAPPY PRIDE MONTH YALL!! 💕💕🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
This book was equal parts emotional and entertaining which kept me coming back for more. Gemma is living her life in SF with her fiancé until he suddenly decides he’s not in love anymore and her college ex shows up at work after ghosting her 8 years ago. The premise was the definition of everything gone wrong and I loved watching Gemma navigate through it because she was so relatable. It was great watching her build up her personal life and career. I wish we got a bit more from Celeste’s perspective but the layers to her character added so much to their conversations.
I felt such a deep connection to these characters being Asian and queer especially the conversations about their families. Lyla Lee does such a beautiful job of creating a story of second chances, burning passion and forever friends.
emotional
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:
Complicated
The set up for this had me so excited. We have a newly single writer trying to get her life in order when her ex, the girl that made her realise she was bi, saunters on the scene. Second chance romance isn't typically my favorite, but everything is better when it's gay.
The beginning is a little slow as we work up to the ladies running into each other again, but it's clear they still have a flame going. Little touches and lingering looks. I eat that shit up. When we finally get some relief in the sexual tension, it's scorching hot! I love a teaching moment in the bedroom, and our girl Gemma is a quick study. I really enjoyed the series on love they're doing for the magazine, and how each couple talked about what love meant to them. I'm not sure why we needed Gemma's POV. I feel like they could have easily had a few conversations to cover that info, and some they actually rehash, and skipped the bits that kind of interrupted the flow of the story. Even though I could see the 3rd act conflict coming, there was one small part that threw a wrench in my good time.When Celeste is asking Gemma if she's ever been single, she hasn't, she slides in a comment about being worried Gemma will run away cause she's flitting from one relationship to the next. Ma'am! You were the one who left! And so was her shitty ex! Why are you projecting your fears of commitment on Gemma like that? I'm glad Gemma doesn't internalize that shit, but it stuck in my craw. Gemma's ex is pretty forgettable after the 10-15% mark, until we hit that ending, and oo boy. The way he is blaming her for his own bad behavior made me shriek. I really appreciate how they each spend some time getting their shit together before they try again (does that make this a 3rd chance romance?), and how they take a bit more time getting to know each other. Overall, the story was enjoyable, and I would try more from the author.
Thanks to Hachette Audio for this ALC.
The beginning is a little slow as we work up to the ladies running into each other again, but it's clear they still have a flame going. Little touches and lingering looks. I eat that shit up. When we finally get some relief in the sexual tension, it's scorching hot! I love a teaching moment in the bedroom, and our girl Gemma is a quick study. I really enjoyed the series on love they're doing for the magazine, and how each couple talked about what love meant to them. I'm not sure why we needed Gemma's POV. I feel like they could have easily had a few conversations to cover that info, and some they actually rehash, and skipped the bits that kind of interrupted the flow of the story. Even though I could see the 3rd act conflict coming, there was one small part that threw a wrench in my good time.
Thanks to Hachette Audio for this ALC.
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
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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