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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
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wesley koehler!!!!!! CAN YOU BE LESS CUTE AND NICE AND LOVELY AND EVERYTHING THATS GOOD IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!! can u goddamn stop being so endearing for a second so my heart doesn't burst out of my chest and fall at ur feet!!!!! please, that would be so very kind of you, good sir.
Oh my GOD was this book cute. Adorable, even! And such a pleasant surprise because, I will be honest, I wasn't a huge fan of You Deserve Each Other. I know, I know. Even so, I was willing to give Twice Shy a go and I am so glad I did because reading it made me feel like my heart was going to explode. Right there in my chest! But, like, y'know, in a good way. Maybell was my favorite sort of heroine. A little unsure of herself, full of pop culture references and a stream of consciousness narration, with a persistent daydream that made me fall a little in love with her. Like, I also get it Wes, how could you not fall in love with her? And speaking of Wes. Oof. What a babe. An equally unsure, whole-heartedly endearing babe.
Reading about Maybell and Wes falling in love and growing into themselves was just—chocolate chip cookies right out of the oven. Sweet and wonderful, without making your teeth ache. This was not cotton candy, y'know? This was a well-formed romance about two people who fit together in the most wonderful, unexpected sort of way and on several occasions nearly made me cry. Loved, loved, loved it.
Reading about Maybell and Wes falling in love and growing into themselves was just—chocolate chip cookies right out of the oven. Sweet and wonderful, without making your teeth ache. This was not cotton candy, y'know? This was a well-formed romance about two people who fit together in the most wonderful, unexpected sort of way and on several occasions nearly made me cry. Loved, loved, loved it.
I read this book yesterday in one sitting and I already want to reread it. I made my friend read it and recommended it to everyone I knew. I even made my friend's aunt (whom I've never met) read it.
Gah it was so adorable. I loved Sarah Hogle’s debut but this one blew that one out of the water. I’m not even exaggerating when I say I bawled. Don’t get me wrong, there wasn’t anything crazy sad that happened, I just felt so connected to the characters that I absolutely couldn’t handle it. Both characters felt like pieces of myself, if that makes sense. Them learning to love themselves and each other reflected my own feelings about myself back at me.
I genuinely don't know how to explain why this book is going to be an all-time favorite, it just is. As an avid romance reader, the way Maybell, the hopeless romantic with her head in the clouds, was written made me feel seen. I have always been a daydreamer and someone who imagines that perfect someone (kind of ironic since I'm aromantic (maybe?) but I'm also a Pisces so what can you do) so I felt connected to her from the opening scene. She spends her time with her head in the clouds because her real life is unfulfilling but she's too afraid to make any changes. Is that a universal feeling? Because me too, Maybell. Me too.
Also Wesley, the man of the hour, struggles with social anxiety and the way it was talked about hit a little too close to home. I love a good grumpy/sunshine pairing (when the grump isn't a dick) and this was a great example. It's implied that Wesley was interested in, or at least fascinated by, Maybell from the start but he refuses to give her any attention, let alone affection. Not because he doesn't want to, but because he physically can't. As a kid in middle and high school, I had a hard time making friends and I had an especially hard time dating. I was convinced no one would ever love me because I wasn't friendly and I couldn't flirt or chat anyone up. I wish I could have read this book in high school and seen how those things were just something different about me, they didn't make me any less deserving of love.
Maybe it’s not that deep for everyone but I would still recommend it. Especially if you like romance because this was so sweet and adorable and f u n n y. I love them together.
Gah it was so adorable. I loved Sarah Hogle’s debut but this one blew that one out of the water. I’m not even exaggerating when I say I bawled. Don’t get me wrong, there wasn’t anything crazy sad that happened, I just felt so connected to the characters that I absolutely couldn’t handle it. Both characters felt like pieces of myself, if that makes sense. Them learning to love themselves and each other reflected my own feelings about myself back at me.
I genuinely don't know how to explain why this book is going to be an all-time favorite, it just is. As an avid romance reader, the way Maybell, the hopeless romantic with her head in the clouds, was written made me feel seen. I have always been a daydreamer and someone who imagines that perfect someone (kind of ironic since I'm aromantic (maybe?) but I'm also a Pisces so what can you do) so I felt connected to her from the opening scene. She spends her time with her head in the clouds because her real life is unfulfilling but she's too afraid to make any changes. Is that a universal feeling? Because me too, Maybell. Me too.
Also Wesley, the man of the hour, struggles with social anxiety and the way it was talked about hit a little too close to home. I love a good grumpy/sunshine pairing (when the grump isn't a dick) and this was a great example. It's implied that Wesley was interested in, or at least fascinated by, Maybell from the start but he refuses to give her any attention, let alone affection. Not because he doesn't want to, but because he physically can't. As a kid in middle and high school, I had a hard time making friends and I had an especially hard time dating. I was convinced no one would ever love me because I wasn't friendly and I couldn't flirt or chat anyone up. I wish I could have read this book in high school and seen how those things were just something different about me, they didn't make me any less deserving of love.
Maybe it’s not that deep for everyone but I would still recommend it. Especially if you like romance because this was so sweet and adorable and f u n n y. I love them together.
Well...it was pretty fantastic. The beginning was pretty difficult because I felt it ran a little slow. Also, personal preference notice: first person narratives with only one POV sometimes put me off. BUT then it was like an avalanche of discoveries about our adorable resident landscaper Wesley that just started unwrapping themselves chapter by chapter like I was opening presents on Christmas morning. Which looking back, that rollercoaster of discoveries would not have been as meaningful had I been in Wesley's head too. This is the first time (and probably only time) I'm going to admit that I preferred a single first person POV. Take note, world!
There were times my eyes were leaking tears of joy because I was seriously giddy with delight at how perfect these two were for each other. Their conversations (either by napkin, airplane or vocals) were absolutely charming. The slow burn of their relationship was entirely delightful to read and experience. You clearly see these characters have flaws, but are fully accepted and loved because of them. Yet the best part was seeing these protagonist come out stronger in the end because they had each other. This book executed that theme perfectly.
Oh, that hero....he was like a cinnamon bun that we discovered layer by layer and just like the heroine, any chance of resistance was futile. Absolutely, totally, impossible not to fall for him. I just had to say it again.
So as much as I adored the hero...the rest was loveable too. Maybell working through her journey of self discovery (and discovering she has a backbone), the crazy, beautiful house, the farm sanctuary, the treasure hunts, the scenic woods...and yes the AU coffee shop. All of it mixed together made one magical donut of a story. One I'm very glad I decided to try and one I'd be anxious to return to again and again.
There were times my eyes were leaking tears of joy because I was seriously giddy with delight at how perfect these two were for each other. Their conversations (either by napkin, airplane or vocals) were absolutely charming. The slow burn of their relationship was entirely delightful to read and experience. You clearly see these characters have flaws, but are fully accepted and loved because of them. Yet the best part was seeing these protagonist come out stronger in the end because they had each other. This book executed that theme perfectly.
Oh, that hero....he was like a cinnamon bun that we discovered layer by layer and just like the heroine, any chance of resistance was futile. Absolutely, totally, impossible not to fall for him. I just had to say it again.
So as much as I adored the hero...the rest was loveable too. Maybell working through her journey of self discovery (and discovering she has a backbone), the crazy, beautiful house, the farm sanctuary, the treasure hunts, the scenic woods...and yes the AU coffee shop. All of it mixed together made one magical donut of a story. One I'm very glad I decided to try and one I'd be anxious to return to again and again.
Took me a little bit to get into, but it was super cute and wholesome.
This book was every soft, warm, sweet, and sunshine feeling imaginable <3 It was funny, witty, and cute beyond words, and it filled me with happiness! It was so lovely to read a romance where both characters are so kind-hearted and listen to and understand each other! Even though I’ve heard You Deserve Each Other has quite different vibes, I’ll definitely be reading it because Sarah Hogle’s humor had me laughing out loud!
Well, Maybell and Wesley meet in the most awkward of circumstances. If I was in their shoes during the moment they found out they both owned the property, I would have thrown the biggest tantrum. Screams, cries, tears. All of it.
The build up to their relationship is slow and steady. You can always tell it’s going to blossom with the broody ones.
The build up to their relationship is slow and steady. You can always tell it’s going to blossom with the broody ones.