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motaki's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Child abuse
Minor: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, and Emotional abuse
the_wistful_word_witch's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.0
I've always enjoyed Emily Banting's books, and this slow-burn, age gap romance I received as an ARC in exchange for an honest review was no different. This book had me laughing out loud in places, but also made me feel deeply for quite a few of the characters.
Beatrice is still a blond bombshell of an action movie star, despite her age, which is practically a death knell in Hollywood. But she's put out of commission for a bit due to an injury on set, which brings Sydney into her life, to work as her personal assistant. Sydney's the best of the best, and while she was hoping to take some time off to focus on her writing, fate and Gertie, her van, have other plans.
Their chemistry starts out rough, as they're a bit like oil and water. Beatrice can be majorly overbearing, but it's all armor to keep from being hurt. Sydney's like her own personal Mary Poppins, practically perfect in every way, but she's got her own rocky past that she hasn't quite coped with. As the summer passes, Sydney starts to break down Beatrice's defences. But will Beatrice be brave enough to let Sydney all the way in?
You'll have to read the book to find out!
Beatrice is still a blond bombshell of an action movie star, despite her age, which is practically a death knell in Hollywood. But she's put out of commission for a bit due to an injury on set, which brings Sydney into her life, to work as her personal assistant. Sydney's the best of the best, and while she was hoping to take some time off to focus on her writing, fate and Gertie, her van, have other plans.
Their chemistry starts out rough, as they're a bit like oil and water. Beatrice can be majorly overbearing, but it's all armor to keep from being hurt. Sydney's like her own personal Mary Poppins, practically perfect in every way, but she's got her own rocky past that she hasn't quite coped with. As the summer passes, Sydney starts to break down Beatrice's defences. But will Beatrice be brave enough to let Sydney all the way in?
You'll have to read the book to find out!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Sexual harassment
Minor: Child abuse
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