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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
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
I felt like there was a lot of backstory missing, but it was still funny and I liked how Penny didn't end up getting back with her ex-husband, which is where I thought the story was going to go.
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
A quick, cute holiday read. Finished in just over a day and the MCs commentary had me laughing out loud over the course of the story. Did she get a little annoying towards the end? Yes. But overall it was enjoyable.
I will say, however, that for being a book about a romance writer who has a group of friends called the Smut Coven, I was disappointed at the total lack of any spice whatsoever lol
I will say, however, that for being a book about a romance writer who has a group of friends called the Smut Coven, I was disappointed at the total lack of any spice whatsoever lol
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Penelope In Retrograde is a hilarious and entertaining read. I couldn’t help but to root for Penelope, the protagonist, despite her messiness. Other reviewers noted that they found her to be annoying, but I did not feel the same way. The family dynamics highlighted in this story felt very real and I found myself quickly consumed with the story. I cannot wait to read whatever Abrams, the author, writes next!
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(I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed above are my own.)
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
This was funny and cute. A very pleasant read overall.
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Honestly, I read this in one sitting. I'm quite picky especially when it comes to romance books, it's just not my preferred genre, but I thought this was so sweet. While it was definitely feelgood, fun and light, I like how the FMC had nuance and the whole thing game me Lorelai (Gilmore Girls)-vibes. The only thing I will say is that it was honestly too short! It takes place over one weekend (both past and present), which I liked but I feel like there was so much more to unpack around all if the characters that we didn't have time to go into, they were all interesting and I would have liked to get to know them better.
Also for a book about a smut-writer, I was taken aback the lack of it (which I never thought I'd say because I do not fancy myself much of a smut-reader). I guess that in itself is quite original. Regardless, it was a light and fun read and I had a good time!
Also for a book about a smut-writer, I was taken aback the lack of it (which I never thought I'd say because I do not fancy myself much of a smut-reader). I guess that in itself is quite original. Regardless, it was a light and fun read and I had a good time!
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Penny is coming back home to her parents' house to have Thanksgiving with them and her twin sister. Every time the family is together, there always seems to be some drama and this Thanksgiving is no different. On the way from the airport, Penny ends up in a ride share with her ex-husband, who is also going home (across the street from her parent's house) and things get dramatic from there.
I enjoyed the book and I wanted to see where everything was going to go and the author kept my interest. It wasn't the best romcom that I've ever read, but there were some funny scenes in the novel. Nana Rosie was my favorite character. There actually isn't that much romance in the book (there are no open door scenes) and it felt more like a family drama, but not so literary.
I enjoyed the book and I wanted to see where everything was going to go and the author kept my interest. It wasn't the best romcom that I've ever read, but there were some funny scenes in the novel. Nana Rosie was my favorite character. There actually isn't that much romance in the book (there are no open door scenes) and it felt more like a family drama, but not so literary.