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indeanna's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
I didn’t really get into this book as I did with the others in the series. I just didn’t get into the whole dressing like a cat and delivering food. Do they really do that in NYC?
Outside of that, I was just ok. The characters didn’t hold my interest as much as the others in her previous billionaire books. This was a friends to enemies to lovers book that ended better then it started.
I do want to see what happens in the last book of the series, so I can’t wait for that.
I didn’t really get into this book as I did with the others in the series. I just didn’t get into the whole dressing like a cat and delivering food. Do they really do that in NYC?
Outside of that, I was just ok. The characters didn’t hold my interest as much as the others in her previous billionaire books. This was a friends to enemies to lovers book that ended better then it started.
I do want to see what happens in the last book of the series, so I can’t wait for that.
jcmbank's review
lighthearted
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
3.0
avid_read's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
3.0
ldooten's review
3.0
I really couldn't get into this story. The first half of the book is all told from Mia's point of view, and honestly it got a little tiring to read her thoughts. There was a lot more "story" in her head, than actual conversations with Max. When it finally gets around to Max's point of view, I already had my opinion of him. It took pretty much the rest of the book before I could even fathom them as a couple. There were a lot of misunderstandings between them, but I still didn't like their behavior. Max was a jerk, and Mia came off weak. The ending was sweet though, and I liked that they were able to get their HEA.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.
rinasreadsnz's review against another edition
4.0
* I received an ARC from Facebook but am leaving an honest and voluntary review *
Since I haven't read Annika's work before I wasn't sure what I was in for. But, I needn't have worried.
This book was playful, sexy and oh so funny! I was chuckling at Mia's antics and loved the chemistry between her and Max.
Life is going to kick my arse in the morning for reading far past my bedtime and into the wee hours of the morning. Totally worth it though 😉
Since I haven't read Annika's work before I wasn't sure what I was in for. But, I needn't have worried.
This book was playful, sexy and oh so funny! I was chuckling at Mia's antics and loved the chemistry between her and Max.
Life is going to kick my arse in the morning for reading far past my bedtime and into the wee hours of the morning. Totally worth it though 😉
halffast's review against another edition
4.0
Life is unfair for struggling actress Mia. Her high school summer fling, Max, got rich building his playboy empire. Meanwhile, she has to deliver sandwiches to him dressed as a cat. But Mia has some tricks up her sleeve, courtesy of Max's "playbook" guide to picking up women. Will he recognize his own chauvinistic tactics being used against him, or is Mia going to fall into her own trap?
I wasn't 100% on board with the plot of this book based on the synopsis. I thought it was going to be too cringey to witness Mia trying to use these cheesy pickup tricks on a rich, handsome CEO whom she also has history with. I imagined she'd come across as sort of desperate and deluded. Fortunately, the story does a great job navigating this minefield with humor and sincerity. Mia fully knows what she's doing is ridiculous, but she leans into her acting background to sell her performance despite having moments where her self-confidence is in the gutter. Max is also a great match for her, often channeling his famous playboy energy to keep Mia on her toes, but secretly she drives him wild in all the best ways. So ultimately the story was really cute and totally worked for me. I also appreciated how the author worked in descriptions of their high school history without resorting to flashbacks.
I listened to the audiobook and I think I enjoyed the story much more than I would have compared to reading it. The voice actors did a fantastic job. It's clear they're getting better as the series progresses. Neva Nevarre really sells Mia's dramatic reactions and performances. Jason Clarke is wonderfully growly as usual and also has a great range for performing voices for other characters.
I wasn't 100% on board with the plot of this book based on the synopsis. I thought it was going to be too cringey to witness Mia trying to use these cheesy pickup tricks on a rich, handsome CEO whom she also has history with. I imagined she'd come across as sort of desperate and deluded. Fortunately, the story does a great job navigating this minefield with humor and sincerity. Mia fully knows what she's doing is ridiculous, but she leans into her acting background to sell her performance despite having moments where her self-confidence is in the gutter. Max is also a great match for her, often channeling his famous playboy energy to keep Mia on her toes, but secretly she drives him wild in all the best ways. So ultimately the story was really cute and totally worked for me. I also appreciated how the author worked in descriptions of their high school history without resorting to flashbacks.
I listened to the audiobook and I think I enjoyed the story much more than I would have compared to reading it. The voice actors did a fantastic job. It's clear they're getting better as the series progresses. Neva Nevarre really sells Mia's dramatic reactions and performances. Jason Clarke is wonderfully growly as usual and also has a great range for performing voices for other characters.