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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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