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vonderbash's review against another edition
4.0
This book was so delightful! I read it nearly in one sitting. It’s funny, relatable, and left me with warm fuzzies when it was over. It reads so much like a classic rom com movie, but in the best way possible. Highly recommended!
thephdivabooks's review against another edition
5.0
Romantic comedy fans—this one is for you!
If I were to place this on the spectrum of romance books, this one is on the cute / non-steamy end of the spectrum. After all, just like the Nora Ephron movies that made our leading lady Annie Cassidy a fan of romantic comedies, sex tends to be hinted at but doesn’t need to be explicitly shown!
Annie has loved rom-coms her whole life, and she dreams of being the next Nora Ephron. She is even writing a screenplay about her best friend Chloe and the cute but surly coffee shop owner that she is convinced Chloe is destined to be with.
Meanwhile Annie herself hasn’t found her romantic comedy yet. Or maybe she just hasn’t realized she is in one until it is already happening!
I really enjoyed Annie’s backstory. In addition to the main plot of the search for romance in the book, Annie is very much grieving the loss of her mother. She lost her father already, and her closest relative is her Uncle Don. They have such a sweet relationship, and Don himself is full of fun surprises as a character. I absolutely loved them.
Don connects Annie with the director of none other than a romantic comedy that is filming in town, and he hires Annie to be his personal assistant during filming. Of course, Annie is thrilled but uncertain about the male lead Drew, who is certainly no Tom Hanks. Known mostly for comedy and prank comedies, Drew doesn’t exactly have that sensitive Tom Hanks vibe to him.
Meanwhile, Annie has a few dates of her own. But what happens when you meet the perfect leading man, but he isn’t perfect for you? What happens when the man stealing your heart is all wrong, but so right too?
This is truly a love note for all of the people out there who grew up absolutely loving romantic comedies and hoping for their own happy-ever-after. I loved that the events of the book are often discussed in terms of when and how they would fit into a rom-com. Kerry Winfrey also has a commentary on the shortcomings of the genre, while still celebrating them. There were some really fun moments and scenes, and all around I just absolutely loved this book!
Thank you to Berkley Publishing for my copy. Opinions are my own.
If I were to place this on the spectrum of romance books, this one is on the cute / non-steamy end of the spectrum. After all, just like the Nora Ephron movies that made our leading lady Annie Cassidy a fan of romantic comedies, sex tends to be hinted at but doesn’t need to be explicitly shown!
Annie has loved rom-coms her whole life, and she dreams of being the next Nora Ephron. She is even writing a screenplay about her best friend Chloe and the cute but surly coffee shop owner that she is convinced Chloe is destined to be with.
Meanwhile Annie herself hasn’t found her romantic comedy yet. Or maybe she just hasn’t realized she is in one until it is already happening!
I really enjoyed Annie’s backstory. In addition to the main plot of the search for romance in the book, Annie is very much grieving the loss of her mother. She lost her father already, and her closest relative is her Uncle Don. They have such a sweet relationship, and Don himself is full of fun surprises as a character. I absolutely loved them.
Don connects Annie with the director of none other than a romantic comedy that is filming in town, and he hires Annie to be his personal assistant during filming. Of course, Annie is thrilled but uncertain about the male lead Drew, who is certainly no Tom Hanks. Known mostly for comedy and prank comedies, Drew doesn’t exactly have that sensitive Tom Hanks vibe to him.
Meanwhile, Annie has a few dates of her own. But what happens when you meet the perfect leading man, but he isn’t perfect for you? What happens when the man stealing your heart is all wrong, but so right too?
This is truly a love note for all of the people out there who grew up absolutely loving romantic comedies and hoping for their own happy-ever-after. I loved that the events of the book are often discussed in terms of when and how they would fit into a rom-com. Kerry Winfrey also has a commentary on the shortcomings of the genre, while still celebrating them. There were some really fun moments and scenes, and all around I just absolutely loved this book!
Thank you to Berkley Publishing for my copy. Opinions are my own.
klou1985's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
bargainsleuth's review against another edition
3.0
I'm not normally a rom-com reader, although I do enjoy a good movie of the same genre. But I checked this book out at least three times before actually tackling it. It was good, not great. My main problem was the main character, Annie. I couldn't get over her never ending pity party, and she's constantly defensive with Drew when she has no reason to be. Everyone except Annie is more interesting than her, and that's what saved the book. The pop culture references and love of Nora Ephron also helped this book.
sophir's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
2.25
this is actually a book about caricatures not real people. what an insane vibe to not be able to write likeable characters (except for uncle don)
tmika's review against another edition
3.0
If you’re a hopeless romantic, this book is for you. Not my favorite because the main character lacked depth, but it was a fun, lighthearted summer read.
christenw79's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
cyntea_'s review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
3.0
It's a book about a woman who believes in romantic comedies. It is going to have clichés and situations that will make your eyes roll; it is going to be formulaic; but these are the things we look for when we watch romcoms. If you are ok with the tropes of that genre, you'll enjoy this book.
brianne_k's review against another edition
1.0
*1/5*
This was not good.. the writing was bad, Annie was awful.. just.. ugh!
This was not good.. the writing was bad, Annie was awful.. just.. ugh!