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3.39 AVERAGE
3.39 AVERAGE
Overall I enjoyed this book. However, one of the things that didn’t sit well with me was the fact that the main character has an eating disorder, but the author continually describes aspects of her body - “flat stomach”, etc. It strikes me that could be triggering.
Took me a while to read and get into it and is simply one of those past time books. Quick read. Kinda annoying in terms of timeline. Who falls in love in 7 days!?!!? I wish we could’ve seen more of their jobs and gotten an inside scoop. The characters were meh for me but the story as a whole was enjoyable. I feel like things got resolved so so quickly. Like the conflicts between the siblings seemed like they were solved in ten minute conversations. And I feel as though if something has been traumatizing you and causing conflicts in all of your interpersonal relationships, one surface level conversation that lasts a solid 10 minutes is NOT gonna fix it. Love the emphasis of the importance of therapy and how Sara is like I will get over you it’ll hurt a lot it just won’t end my world tho ❤️ come through therapy making us solid on our own. Yes maaaaam Solid 3.2/5
Review originally posted at https://smexybooks.com/2020/04/angelas-minis-reviews-for-books-by-amanda-bouchet-and-priscilla-oliveras.html
I really loved both the blurb and cover for Island Affair and couldn’t wait to download and get to reading. I mean the fake dating trope with a hot fire fighter in an island paradise setting? Gimme.
I have to say this did start out kind of slow for me. I struggled to engage and stay committed to reading. Honestly though, that may be just because of what’s going on in the world right now.
I really enjoy this author’s voice, but there were a few things that I think that kept me from really loving this story. The suddenness of this couple jumping into a fake relationship so soon after meeting is one and the appearance of an evil ex in the hero’s backstory was another. This may just be an Angela thing though since evil exes and dead exes are my least favorite way to create conflict in a story.
I did struggle with this couple at times, but I think it’s because they each had so many issues. I loved the setting though and would enjoy visiting with Luis’s family again.
Final grade-C
I really loved both the blurb and cover for Island Affair and couldn’t wait to download and get to reading. I mean the fake dating trope with a hot fire fighter in an island paradise setting? Gimme.
I have to say this did start out kind of slow for me. I struggled to engage and stay committed to reading. Honestly though, that may be just because of what’s going on in the world right now.
I really enjoy this author’s voice, but there were a few things that I think that kept me from really loving this story. The suddenness of this couple jumping into a fake relationship so soon after meeting is one and the appearance of an evil ex in the hero’s backstory was another. This may just be an Angela thing though since evil exes and dead exes are my least favorite way to create conflict in a story.
I did struggle with this couple at times, but I think it’s because they each had so many issues. I loved the setting though and would enjoy visiting with Luis’s family again.
Final grade-C
1) I want to visit Key West.
2) This book was adorable! I just loved the characters and their awkward but charming love story.
3) I can’t wait to read the next book in this series and more from this author! She writes characters so well! Had me laughing and crying!
Great book
2) This book was adorable! I just loved the characters and their awkward but charming love story.
3) I can’t wait to read the next book in this series and more from this author! She writes characters so well! Had me laughing and crying!
Great book
This book made me smile. It's a feel-good romance set in the Florida Keys. The characters are lovable. The storyline fun. What more could ya want?
Faker by Sarah Smith was a mix of love at first like by Hannah Orenstein and The Worst best man by Mia Sosa.
The story line of the book wasn’t really original or unique. I felt as if I’ve read more the one book that is the whole fake to real relationship thing. But I really did like The authors version of it.
The story line of the book wasn’t really original or unique. I felt as if I’ve read more the one book that is the whole fake to real relationship thing. But I really did like The authors version of it.
I've read a good handful of these Hallmark movie-esque books and this one just didn't do it for me. I considered not finishing this book a few times while reading it, but kept giving into the idea that maybe it'll get better and didn't want to have a DNF on my list.
While I think the book picked up a little at the end, I don't know if I'll reach for another book within this series. I felt like the story dragged on for too long; it seemed like every chapter had Sara or Luis lusting over the other but thinking the other didn't feel the same thing and after reading that so many times, it just felt repetitive. The reason for the Sara and Luis being together also felt like a stretch for me, but I thought if the story was better I could look past it and it never got to that place.
Not my favorite of this type of book, but an easy read.
While I think the book picked up a little at the end, I don't know if I'll reach for another book within this series. I felt like the story dragged on for too long; it seemed like every chapter had Sara or Luis lusting over the other but thinking the other didn't feel the same thing and after reading that so many times, it just felt repetitive. The reason for the Sara and Luis being together also felt like a stretch for me, but I thought if the story was better I could look past it and it never got to that place.
Not my favorite of this type of book, but an easy read.
This book brought SO MANY FEELS!! I smiled through most of this book but I also laughed and cried! I adored Sarah and Luis and their families. We all have baggage and issues and Sarah and Luis were made more real by theirs. I was so happy to read their love story - this is one of those books that really helps you believe in love. SO I ADORED IT!!