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jennabeebs79's review
5.0
I am so thankful I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!! I am an avid lesfic reader but I'd never heard of Jourdyn Kelly.....now she has soared to be ranked up with my favorite authors.
Hunter and Ellie met by chance at Ellie's Diner and both of their lives changed instantly. The title Coming Out is completely appropriate for this novel. I assumed it was entitled this based on the fact that Ellie had never been with a woman. But as the story unfolded, I began to realize that the "coming out" theme applied to other characters as well.
This book is deep and the layers kept unfolding throughout. Hunter and Ellie are very likable and relatable mains. The secondary characters (especially Jessie and Blaise) add a lot to the plot. I enjoyed this book so much that I already bought the one book about how Cass and Rebecca got together and I plan on buying the book about Blaise and Greyson's meeting. Like I said before, I was so glad to have been giving a copy of this book to review. I was instantly hooked. I highly recommend it to others. Thanks Ms Kelly for a great read!!
Hunter and Ellie met by chance at Ellie's Diner and both of their lives changed instantly. The title Coming Out is completely appropriate for this novel. I assumed it was entitled this based on the fact that Ellie had never been with a woman. But as the story unfolded, I began to realize that the "coming out" theme applied to other characters as well.
This book is deep and the layers kept unfolding throughout. Hunter and Ellie are very likable and relatable mains. The secondary characters (especially Jessie and Blaise) add a lot to the plot. I enjoyed this book so much that I already bought the one book about how Cass and Rebecca got together and I plan on buying the book about Blaise and Greyson's meeting. Like I said before, I was so glad to have been giving a copy of this book to review. I was instantly hooked. I highly recommend it to others. Thanks Ms Kelly for a great read!!
penandpages's review
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, Sexual content, Car accident, Medical content, and Rape
Minor: Sexual assault
patricia71's review
5.0
I love Jourdyn’s writing. I really get sucked in her story’s. The feelings, humor and chemistry always palpable for me. And she always surprises me. I expect this, but get that. Which is great. For me it could have had more sexscenes to be a solid 5 stars or more. But 4,8 nonetheless
gruntledlibrarian's review
4.0
I listened to this on audio. The story was great. There was just enough angst and a nice twist. The narrator was great until the Kiwi accent. Holy cow. Not great.
elvang's review
3.0
Coming Out ticks all the lesfic tropes we’ve seen before in f/f romance novels. Our two leading ladies are beautiful, career oriented and have solid friends to lean on in life and in love. Each carry some baggage from the past or in Ellie’s case, continue to carry their burdens in the present. When they meet there is immediate chemistry and honestly watching Ellie and Hunter sort out their feelings for one another was the highlight of the book for this reader. Unlike most lesfic romance novels on the market today, Coming Out is 549 pages long and reads like a Chick Lit novel for lesbians. We get to know the families and their friends. There are the usual difficulties many relationships go through and like the title implies, we get to watch Ellie come to terms with her sexuality and face the fears she has harboured for many years. Characters appear from several other novels written by the author which is a pet peeve of mine but this is the second in LA Lovers series so I won’t grumble. Backstories were filled in as needed for the recurring secondary characters.
I liked the goofy, clumsy way Hunter behaves when she first meets Ellie in the diner. Hunter is endearing throughout the novel. The confidence she exhibits as a trauma surgeon escapes her when she deals with Ellie and her growing attraction. Challenges from her past shape the person she has become leaving her unprepared to have someone care for her as much as she cares for them.
Ellie’s reasons to remain closeted are valid up to a point. Her parents play the evil alt-right role in her life which is a reality many gay kids deal with in their own lives. That she still allows her teenage daughter to visit her horrible parents reflects the hold they still have on Ellie’s life. She is the positive outlook queen, soldiering on despite all life has thrown her way. Once she comes out (and I’m not giving anything away here, it’s in the title) she never looks back.
No Hallmark movie/Chick Lit novel would be complete without the expected drama/conflict to Interrupt all the happiness. The last third of this novel is where the story went off the rails for this reader. I was laughing more than commiserating with the characters as they dealt with all the drama. Too bad because I had become attached to these characters.
If you are looking for a beach read with loveable characters and don’t mind the stereotypes, this is a fun read. There are a few sex scenes but they are PG and very brief. Won’t offend a soul.
I received an ARC of Coming Out from Buoni Amici Press for an honest review.
I liked the goofy, clumsy way Hunter behaves when she first meets Ellie in the diner. Hunter is endearing throughout the novel. The confidence she exhibits as a trauma surgeon escapes her when she deals with Ellie and her growing attraction. Challenges from her past shape the person she has become leaving her unprepared to have someone care for her as much as she cares for them.
Ellie’s reasons to remain closeted are valid up to a point. Her parents play the evil alt-right role in her life which is a reality many gay kids deal with in their own lives. That she still allows her teenage daughter to visit her horrible parents reflects the hold they still have on Ellie’s life. She is the positive outlook queen, soldiering on despite all life has thrown her way. Once she comes out (and I’m not giving anything away here, it’s in the title) she never looks back.
No Hallmark movie/Chick Lit novel would be complete without the expected drama/conflict to Interrupt all the happiness. The last third of this novel is where the story went off the rails for this reader. I was laughing more than commiserating with the characters as they dealt with all the drama. Too bad because I had become attached to these characters.
If you are looking for a beach read with loveable characters and don’t mind the stereotypes, this is a fun read. There are a few sex scenes but they are PG and very brief. Won’t offend a soul.
I received an ARC of Coming Out from Buoni Amici Press for an honest review.
jacemchale's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Sexual content
Minor: Pedophilia and Violence
shereadstales's review
4.0
I was part of the blog tour for this book, so I received an ARC in exchange for a review, and I enjoyed it.
I had a bit of a rocky start with this book. The first few pages immediately introduce us to four different characters, and we’ve clearly started at the end of a different story. Once I got accustomed to the quick banter, though, I was just fine. There were plenty of other characters to keep straight (excuse the pun), but they all had distinct and vibrant personalities, so it wasn’t difficult.
I liked Hunter and Ellie’s romantic tension and relationship. What I appreciated even more, though, were all the other female relationships in the book, those between Ellie and her daughter as well as the main characters and their close friends. A steamy romance is always fun, but I love the complexities and warmth in female friendships and mother/daughter relationships as well. It gives the reader a deeper look at the characters and rounds them out nicely.
There was a bit of awkwardly worded dialog here and there, but nothing that detracted too much from the story and overall, this was a fun read. It has enough tension and drama to keep the story moving, but enough heart to keep you invested in the characters. I didn’t know anything about the book going in, but I suspected, and found out that it is part of the LA Lovers series. I’ve had good luck in the past with groups of female characters in these types of series, and I’ll definitely be checking out the others in order to spend more time with some of the secondary characters.
It’s a bit long at 549 pages, but it moves quickly. Also, as a final (and very small) note, I appreciated the little pie to separate breaks in the plot. It was a cute, thoughtful touch. Two thumbs up.
I had a bit of a rocky start with this book. The first few pages immediately introduce us to four different characters, and we’ve clearly started at the end of a different story. Once I got accustomed to the quick banter, though, I was just fine. There were plenty of other characters to keep straight (excuse the pun), but they all had distinct and vibrant personalities, so it wasn’t difficult.
I liked Hunter and Ellie’s romantic tension and relationship. What I appreciated even more, though, were all the other female relationships in the book, those between Ellie and her daughter as well as the main characters and their close friends. A steamy romance is always fun, but I love the complexities and warmth in female friendships and mother/daughter relationships as well. It gives the reader a deeper look at the characters and rounds them out nicely.
There was a bit of awkwardly worded dialog here and there, but nothing that detracted too much from the story and overall, this was a fun read. It has enough tension and drama to keep the story moving, but enough heart to keep you invested in the characters. I didn’t know anything about the book going in, but I suspected, and found out that it is part of the LA Lovers series. I’ve had good luck in the past with groups of female characters in these types of series, and I’ll definitely be checking out the others in order to spend more time with some of the secondary characters.
It’s a bit long at 549 pages, but it moves quickly. Also, as a final (and very small) note, I appreciated the little pie to separate breaks in the plot. It was a cute, thoughtful touch. Two thumbs up.
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