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vj_thompson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
4.5
Annie and Will (aka: Will/William Griffin, William, Wilson, Wilbert, Wildon, Wilbur,, Wolf Boy, Williamson, Wilton, Wilfred, Captain Blackheart, and Wilmont)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Bullying, and Grief
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, and Abandonment
Minor: Sexual content, Dementia, Alcohol, Cursing, and Chronic illness
marleywrites's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I am Annie Walker and Annie Walker is me. I felt so connected to this book the entire time I was reading it.
I borrowed this book from the library, and now I want 500 copies for myself. This book was laugh out loud funny and made my smile and get butterflies a billion times.
I loved the quirky small town vibes. I loved the family dynamics. I loved Annie’s job and hobbies.
This book was the epitome of a feel good novel, and if I went on a deserted island and could only bring 3 books, this would be one of them.
Now I’m curious which sister will get the next book. I have a guess… :).
Also, I did not read When In Rome. And I understood this book perfectly. In fact now I want to go back and read the first book, even though I know how Noah and Amelia’s story ends.
Ps. This book fades to black for the sexual content.
I borrowed this book from the library, and now I want 500 copies for myself. This book was laugh out loud funny and made my smile and get butterflies a billion times.
I loved the quirky small town vibes. I loved the family dynamics. I loved Annie’s job and hobbies.
This book was the epitome of a feel good novel, and if I went on a deserted island and could only bring 3 books, this would be one of them.
Now I’m curious which sister will get the next book. I have a guess… :).
Also, I did not read When In Rome. And I understood this book perfectly. In fact now I want to go back and read the first book, even though I know how Noah and Amelia’s story ends.
Ps. This book fades to black for the sexual content.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Abandonment, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Minor: Cursing and Alcohol
Sexual situations fade to black.readingwithmeredith's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing and Sexual content
Closed door but lots of sexual tension and still some references to sexual things, more so a lust filled relationships at times but I still really enjoyed itanalenegrace's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I really enjoyed When in Rome and then did not enjoy any of Adams' earlier books so I wasn't sure how I would feel about this one. I didn't really like it early on, but it got better after reading over a 1/3 of the book. There was much less internalized (and actual) misogyny in this book than in her earlier books, although still just a little of "not like other girls" behavior. Will and Annie were fun and sweet, although this being a fade to black after all of the buildup to their sexual relationship felt strange, even though Adams doesn't write explicit work.
I will probably read Emily and Madison's books that I assume she is setting up with this one, but I hope her writing style, and her internalized misogyny, get better!
I will probably read Emily and Madison's books that I assume she is setting up with this one, but I hope her writing style, and her internalized misogyny, get better!
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief, Infidelity, Cursing, Death of parent, Misogyny, and Sexual content
fromthefoxhole's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Oh Sarah, you've done it again!! Thank you so much to NetGalley, Sarah, and Penguin Random House for this ARC!
Annie is known about town as Angel Annie, Sweet Annie, Anna- Banana - cherubic, virginal, curse-tracking, and too pure and wholesome for this world. Will, on the other hand, is known as a playboy, scandalized everyone by running shirtless through town, and has a dangerous edge.
After a *very* rough date and some convincing by Amelia, one of Annie's best friends and Will's current bodyguard assignment, the two agree for Will to coach Annie on how to date. It's guaranteed to be helpful but painless, because both of them know they want different things in life. Annie is looking for the American dream, white picket fence kind of relationship that her parents had, whereas Will is leaving in a month and doesn't believe in love. It's a match made in heaven, a guaranteed way to help without worrying about getting too attached - until those pesky feelings get in the way.
I've read almost every book Sarah has out so far, and I have never once been disappointed. Practice Makes Perfect is no exception - in fact, it's my favorite so far!
Will and Annie have so much chemistry that each interaction sizzles, and their respective POVs just add to that. I loved seeing how they opened each other up and encouraged one another to be brave in the face of their pasts and the preconceived titles that have been assigned to them.
Seeing the townsfolk of Rome again was also so fun and infuriating, as usual. They're so nosy and zany, but filled to the brim with love for each other. I especially enjoyed Mabel's role as both a goofy, always watching, busybody and a more serious, kindhearted parental figure to both Will and Annie. She was exactly what they needed, and their relationships were so heartening.
I can't wait to go back to Rome with whatever goodness Sarah has cooking up next
Annie is known about town as Angel Annie, Sweet Annie, Anna- Banana - cherubic, virginal, curse-tracking, and too pure and wholesome for this world. Will, on the other hand, is known as a playboy, scandalized everyone by running shirtless through town, and has a dangerous edge.
After a *very* rough date and some convincing by Amelia, one of Annie's best friends and Will's current bodyguard assignment, the two agree for Will to coach Annie on how to date. It's guaranteed to be helpful but painless, because both of them know they want different things in life. Annie is looking for the American dream, white picket fence kind of relationship that her parents had, whereas Will is leaving in a month and doesn't believe in love. It's a match made in heaven, a guaranteed way to help without worrying about getting too attached - until those pesky feelings get in the way.
I've read almost every book Sarah has out so far, and I have never once been disappointed. Practice Makes Perfect is no exception - in fact, it's my favorite so far!
Will and Annie have so much chemistry that each interaction sizzles, and their respective POVs just add to that. I loved seeing how they opened each other up and encouraged one another to be brave in the face of their pasts and the preconceived titles that have been assigned to them.
Seeing the townsfolk of Rome again was also so fun and infuriating, as usual. They're so nosy and zany, but filled to the brim with love for each other. I especially enjoyed Mabel's role as both a goofy, always watching, busybody and a more serious, kindhearted parental figure to both Will and Annie. She was exactly what they needed, and their relationships were so heartening.
I can't wait to go back to Rome with whatever goodness Sarah has cooking up next
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
Moderate: Cursing and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infidelity and Alcohol
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