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missrosymaplemoth's review
3.0
An easy read that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
It was hard to get into rooting for the characters and at times the dynamic, pace and storyline were a bit confusing. I still liked the book and thought a couple of the celebrity cameos were funny. It would have made more sense if the main character was ten to fifteen years younger, because she continually acted immature to the point I forgot she was in her mid forties. The romance was also confusing at times but I liked the dual POV. I wish the story explored Lu’s brother Cole more because that felt like a dramatic and traumatic issue that was only ever alluded at. I was not on board with the whole “Let’s stalk a celebrity” premise, but I understand how the story was trying to employ that aspect.
It was hard to get into rooting for the characters and at times the dynamic, pace and storyline were a bit confusing. I still liked the book and thought a couple of the celebrity cameos were funny. It would have made more sense if the main character was ten to fifteen years younger, because she continually acted immature to the point I forgot she was in her mid forties. The romance was also confusing at times but I liked the dual POV. I wish the story explored Lu’s brother Cole more because that felt like a dramatic and traumatic issue that was only ever alluded at. I was not on board with the whole “Let’s stalk a celebrity” premise, but I understand how the story was trying to employ that aspect.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Death, Car accident, and Racism
kshertz's review
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
4.0
A cute light romcom. The actor cameos are so silly. The love story is one that could happen with one conversation. But I still loved it sooo much! It’s so funny and cute. Not as steamy as I’d like but glad it was at least a little steamy.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content
maiimaii's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
One of the best romcoms I’ve read in a while. A great, unexpected love story and a satisfying ending. K. M. Jackson had me laughing and crying throughout the whole book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
martamae77's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking
Moderate: Sexual content and Grief
Minor: Car accident, Death, Racism, and Injury/Injury detail
readerette's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
If the author chose to write another story, particularly something not a romance, I'd be willing to read it. Her writing style is appealing and approachable, and I liked the super supportive best friend, Dawn, as well as True when he was still just a super supportive best friend, before the love stuff unfolded. I also appreciate the author's insertions of characters experiencing subtle racism in the text, since it's a good way to be put in those uncomfortable shoes for readers who don't regularly experience racism.
However, even as a homebody with some social anxiety who likes her routine, I could not connect with the very similar Lu. It was believable that she could have nursed this lifelong crush on a star, but to be as devastated as she was to hear a rumor that she never really got confirmed that he was getting married, which raised some unspecified fear for her... It was too bizarre.
Then True spent an inordinate amount of time gushing (internally) about Lu's body and her eyes and lips, which just made the love between them seem all the more immature and superficial, since Lu basically just drooled over his butt and lips and hair.
And the whole tracking down Keanu thing... So weird. Just a series of near misses with finding him, a predictable romance trope, a bunch of other run-ins with random movie stars, "Gary" the Keanu insider, and everyone just slathering on the praise about Keanu. I get it, he's her crush, and he is a Hollywood darling in real life too. But all of it was, again, too much.
The scene where she actually meets Keanu makes no sense to me. I think it was an attempt at Keanu's often pithy, laid-back engagement with fans and interviewers, but it didn't come together for me. And the surfing stunt, and why would True not just give her the necklace... And for Daniel to go from creepy capitalist rapey guy to all business just because Lu's agent came along, considering we really didn't need Daniel at all (and he'd have needed to not be a slimeball to be a serious competitor for True), just piled on.
I usually like a "will they/won't they" but this one was too disjointed and superficial for my taste, and Lu and True waffled way too many times for no reason at all. Like teens, not 40-somethings. Not what I was hoping for, and not what I like to read.
However, even as a homebody with some social anxiety who likes her routine, I could not connect with the very similar Lu. It was believable that she could have nursed this lifelong crush on a star, but to be as devastated as she was to hear a rumor that she never really got confirmed that he was getting married, which raised some unspecified fear for her... It was too bizarre.
Then True spent an inordinate amount of time gushing (internally) about Lu's body and her eyes and lips, which just made the love between them seem all the more immature and superficial, since Lu basically just drooled over his butt and lips and hair.
And the whole tracking down Keanu thing... So weird. Just a series of near misses with finding him, a predictable romance trope, a bunch of other run-ins with random movie stars, "Gary" the Keanu insider, and everyone just slathering on the praise about Keanu. I get it, he's her crush, and he is a Hollywood darling in real life too. But all of it was, again, too much.
I usually like a "will they/won't they" but this one was too disjointed and superficial for my taste, and Lu and True waffled way too many times for no reason at all. Like teens, not 40-somethings. Not what I was hoping for, and not what I like to read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Racism and Sexual harassment
amandalorianxo's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
3.5
I was a little bit alarmed when I started seeing a lot of people judging this book harshly and drowning in negative reviews. So that fueled me even more to read this. This is a sweet book with cute characters. Yes, obviously the plot is a little bit far fetched but you have to actually read the book to understand that this goes beyond Keanu Reeves. I think people got too hung up on the first couple of chapters and didn’t want to give this a fair chance. I know the characters are supposed to be in their 40’s but I think this would have been better received if Lu and the rest were in their late 20’s /maybe early 30’s. They didn’t read like 40 year old’s to me - a little bit too emotionally skewed with the dialogue, inner monologue & actions. I have noticed a lot of rom coms are beyond the romance and this one was no exception. Definitely worth giving a shot !
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death and Grief
bedtimesandbooks's review
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Car accident, Alcohol, Sexual content, and Stalking
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Racism
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