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katrenia's review against another edition
4.0
A perfect book for those who like second chances and want the happily ever after. This is a fun version of the movie Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, and quite an enjoyable Christmas book.
I like a relationship with substance, and this one hit the mark. Enough time had passed since the divorce that they were able to have some great conversations, understand the other’s perspective, and reopen their hearts.
I listened to the audio book and the narrators are pretty good. It was easy to differentiate who was speaking and they brought just the right spark to their role.
Thanks to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book prior to publication.
I like a relationship with substance, and this one hit the mark. Enough time had passed since the divorce that they were able to have some great conversations, understand the other’s perspective, and reopen their hearts.
I listened to the audio book and the narrators are pretty good. It was easy to differentiate who was speaking and they brought just the right spark to their role.
Thanks to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book prior to publication.
andrearbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Imagine if Planes, Trains and Automobiles were a romcom- That's what this book is, and it's just such a darn delight. It had feels, it had humors, and it was a heaping helping of travel (mis)adventures overlaid with a love story.
thelovelylibrarylady's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
5.0
Even though this novel is set at Christmas, Emergency Contact can (and should) be read all year round. I want to be friends with Katherine and Tom, the novel’s protagonists, and was sad to say goodbye to them when I finished this title. Add this title to your shelf if you like stories of misadventure or second-chance romances.
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(I received an audio recording of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed above are my own.)
vidsie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
ea82625's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
This was a fantastic book. The angst pulls at your heartstrings and is a true tearjerker. I loved the characters and how they relearned what they love and missed about each other. There were a lot of funny (and some corny) moments that added levity to a heavy relationship.
It is fast paced and takes place over just a couple days, but you can clearly feel the emotions and connection that the characters had. I wish Tom wasn’t going to propose and was just meeting his gf at his house, would’ve been a little more realistic but I get why it had to be a proposal for the plot.
I listened on audio and the narrators were also fantastic. If you like other Lauren Layne books you’ll likely enjoy this one.
It is fast paced and takes place over just a couple days, but you can clearly feel the emotions and connection that the characters had. I wish Tom wasn’t going to propose and was just meeting his gf at his house, would’ve been a little more realistic but I get why it had to be a proposal for the plot.
I listened on audio and the narrators were also fantastic. If you like other Lauren Layne books you’ll likely enjoy this one.
labwa_0712's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this story. I loved it. Although I wish I could see more of Katherine apologizing to Tom for prioritizing her work over him.
juliee181's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
3.5
elle_reads_a_book_a_day's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
Ok I kind of loved this? It was sweet and funny and very unbelievable and yet I ate it up?
Not gonna lie, I very much identified with the “unlikeable” grinchy woman who worked at a law firm and did not like Christmas. Also, working at a law firm myself (not as a lawyer, thank god) I totally get the partner track mindset that she had. And kind of 100% agreed with her. I’m also a little mad that we didn’t find out if she made partner or not (because despite what the moral of the story was trying to say: IT MATTERS, DAMNIT) but I’ll allow it for the cute epilogue.
Also: why the hell wasn’t this marketed as the Christmas romcom it so obviously was? The cover makes no sense at all. Either way, read it.
Not gonna lie, I very much identified with the “unlikeable” grinchy woman who worked at a law firm and did not like Christmas. Also, working at a law firm myself (not as a lawyer, thank god) I totally get the partner track mindset that she had. And kind of 100% agreed with her. I’m also a little mad that we didn’t find out if she made partner or not (because despite what the moral of the story was trying to say: IT MATTERS, DAMNIT) but I’ll allow it for the cute epilogue.
Also: why the hell wasn’t this marketed as the Christmas romcom it so obviously was? The cover makes no sense at all. Either way, read it.