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sandysmith's review against another edition
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
4.0
I'm gradually adding books I've read in 2021 to give a true reflection of the books I've read since keeping records. In January 2021, I kick-started my reading journey having put reading on the back burner whilst bringing up the children only reading when on holiday, having previously being an avid reader. I enjoyed the book, it was a easy read with it being a typica rom com chick lit read with enough to make it readable and interesting. A great read, Fab stuff
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
ricas_library's review against another edition
3.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 3.5/5
This was the perfect book to read around the New Year. It’s a story about missed chances between two people born on New Year’s Day, Minnie and Quinn.
The book jumps timelines a bit, but mostly takes place over the course of a year (2020). In those time jumps we get a peek at the main character’s NYE of their pasts and the near misses they’ve shared throughout their lives.
I also loved that this book had quite a serious “mental health” side plot throughout - which gave the book more depth than a typical Romantic Comedy type.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and thought it was a light read around the holidays.
This was the perfect book to read around the New Year. It’s a story about missed chances between two people born on New Year’s Day, Minnie and Quinn.
The book jumps timelines a bit, but mostly takes place over the course of a year (2020). In those time jumps we get a peek at the main character’s NYE of their pasts and the near misses they’ve shared throughout their lives.
I also loved that this book had quite a serious “mental health” side plot throughout - which gave the book more depth than a typical Romantic Comedy type.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and thought it was a light read around the holidays.
alicebme's review against another edition
4.0
Love a healthy growing up story. I think 30 is the new 22.
jaylenrick's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
cnf9v4's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
rachelhelmer's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted to like this book so badly since the idea behind it was so interesting. Unfortunately it fell so flat that I forgot I even read this one until I saw it on my Goodreads read list... There are definitely better romances out there.
v1tasoy's review against another edition
funny
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
3.0
halisbooknook's review against another edition
3.0
Thanks to Penguin Random House Audio for this complimentary audiobook!
There were definitely bits and pieces of this that I enjoyed. The romance probably least of all though. This felt like it almost shouldn’t be marketed as a romance. It’s much more just about Minnie’s life. I just didn’t feel a huge connection to the characters. A lot of the characters were insufferable for a lot of the book too so that made it even harder to get onboard. Overall, the concept was fun but this just didn’t really do it for me.
There were definitely bits and pieces of this that I enjoyed. The romance probably least of all though. This felt like it almost shouldn’t be marketed as a romance. It’s much more just about Minnie’s life. I just didn’t feel a huge connection to the characters. A lot of the characters were insufferable for a lot of the book too so that made it even harder to get onboard. Overall, the concept was fun but this just didn’t really do it for me.
thephdivabooks's review against another edition
5.0
This was actually the last book I read in 2020 but I am just now reviewing it and honestly picking it up today to page through as I sat to write my review made me excited to read it again someday! I think British romance books are the perfect sort for me. They tend to be more of what in the US we would call contemporary fiction, but with an HEA.
Yes, this centers around a love story, but so much of the book is really about each of the characters learning and growing on their own, before they can find their way to happiness in life and love. Sometimes I'll see someone criticize a book and say that they disliked XYZ about the characters, and it confuses me. I can't imagine anything more boring than a book with perfect characters. I want characters who are flawed but good at their core, who make mistakes and can be messy, but who show growth and who I cheer for.
Minnie Cooper has always known she was born unlucky. From being born the second baby of the New Year (but not the first), things never seem to work out for Minnie. And she especially hates her birthday, which happens to be New Years Day. That is the unluckiest of all unlucky days for her. Until one year she meets a boy named Quinn who also happens to be born on New Years Day.
And as their stories unfold, we learn that Minnie and Quinn's paths have crossed so many times before. It feels like they were born under the same star, one with all the privilege in the world and the other with all the misfortune. But appearances can be deceiving... Neither of their lives is what someone on the outside might think looking in. The more they find out about eachother, the more they realize that this strange friendship they've formed could be something more, if only their fates align...
I absolutely loved this book! Not only did I think Minnie and Quinn were fantastic characters, but there were wonderful side characters as well. This story is about much more than Minnie and Quinn's fated romance. It deals with issues of privilege, identity, aging, family, mental health, and much more. A fantastic book with plenty of depth that will ultimately come through with a big heart-eyes emoji to close out!
Yes, this centers around a love story, but so much of the book is really about each of the characters learning and growing on their own, before they can find their way to happiness in life and love. Sometimes I'll see someone criticize a book and say that they disliked XYZ about the characters, and it confuses me. I can't imagine anything more boring than a book with perfect characters. I want characters who are flawed but good at their core, who make mistakes and can be messy, but who show growth and who I cheer for.
Minnie Cooper has always known she was born unlucky. From being born the second baby of the New Year (but not the first), things never seem to work out for Minnie. And she especially hates her birthday, which happens to be New Years Day. That is the unluckiest of all unlucky days for her. Until one year she meets a boy named Quinn who also happens to be born on New Years Day.
And as their stories unfold, we learn that Minnie and Quinn's paths have crossed so many times before. It feels like they were born under the same star, one with all the privilege in the world and the other with all the misfortune. But appearances can be deceiving... Neither of their lives is what someone on the outside might think looking in. The more they find out about eachother, the more they realize that this strange friendship they've formed could be something more, if only their fates align...
I absolutely loved this book! Not only did I think Minnie and Quinn were fantastic characters, but there were wonderful side characters as well. This story is about much more than Minnie and Quinn's fated romance. It deals with issues of privilege, identity, aging, family, mental health, and much more. A fantastic book with plenty of depth that will ultimately come through with a big heart-eyes emoji to close out!