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luula1207's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
danimae1981's review against another edition
5.0
This book was previously published as To the Stars and Back as part of the First Comes Love series. I never read that version, so I don’t know if many changes were made, but I do know I really enjoyed reading The Love Theorem. I’m excited that the series will continue to follow some of the supporting characters we met in this book.
I was pulled into this story from the first chapter, and it kept my interest throughout. I found both main characters felt relatable, even if they were different from me personally. I especially enjoyed the depiction of Lana, an intelligent woman engineering student. The chapters alternated between the points of view of the two main characters (Christian and Lana), and I thought the author did a good job at giving the characters different voices. While this wasn’t one of the most complicated or unpredictable books, it was a great relaxing read that was exactly what I was looking for when I read it. I’m excited that I’ve already been approved to read an advance copy of the next book in the series.
Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books, and Camilla Isley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of The Love Theorem. My review is voluntary, and all opinions are my own.
I was pulled into this story from the first chapter, and it kept my interest throughout. I found both main characters felt relatable, even if they were different from me personally. I especially enjoyed the depiction of Lana, an intelligent woman engineering student. The chapters alternated between the points of view of the two main characters (Christian and Lana), and I thought the author did a good job at giving the characters different voices. While this wasn’t one of the most complicated or unpredictable books, it was a great relaxing read that was exactly what I was looking for when I read it. I’m excited that I’ve already been approved to read an advance copy of the next book in the series.
Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books, and Camilla Isley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of The Love Theorem. My review is voluntary, and all opinions are my own.
christinaatl's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
taegen's review against another edition
2.0
Meh.
I love a stem romance but this was a bit too cringey and predictable and convenient and vanilla... Easy to read but slightly boring. I think I'm done with this series.
I love a stem romance but this was a bit too cringey and predictable and convenient and vanilla... Easy to read but slightly boring. I think I'm done with this series.
bookdinafantasywrld's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jetteleia's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
emyflorence's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
mj3193's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
rellimreads's review against another edition
4.0
To the Stars and Back is the 4th book in Camilla Isley’s First Comes Love series. As this was my first experience with Isley’s work, I haven’t listened to the other books in the series. I don’t think it impacted my enjoyment at all. This was a delightfully low-angst, opposites-attract love story. Perfect if you’re in the mood for a closed door romance.
Christian Slade is thrilled to find perhaps the only woman on the planet who hasn’t heard of him. However, Lana’s ignorance to what it means to be a famous movie star may be precisely what dooms their relationship. I loved that while this is obviously fiction, Isley’s portrayal of what it’s probably like to have these two worlds clash made this entirely relatable. Christian is sometimes oblivious to a world he’s now been entrenched in for much of his life and Lana is shocked to be exposed to all his fame and fortune.
I also enjoyed that while there were bumps in the road for this sweet couple, things weren’t needlessly dragged out and the angst remained pretty light. Christian and Lana get their adorable HEA and Isley even provides the perfect epilogue for these star-struck lovers.
I’ll be adding the rest of the series to my TBL.
I absolutely chose this book because it was narrated by Amy McFadden. She continues to be one of my favorites and doesn’t disappoint here. She’s great at giving all the characters unique voices and keeping them consistent throughout the story. I also really enjoyed that she performed the chapters from Christian’s POV in his British accent and lower register. It gives the audio an added depth and clarity of perspective.
I received a free copy of this audiobook from Story Origin and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Christian Slade is thrilled to find perhaps the only woman on the planet who hasn’t heard of him. However, Lana’s ignorance to what it means to be a famous movie star may be precisely what dooms their relationship. I loved that while this is obviously fiction, Isley’s portrayal of what it’s probably like to have these two worlds clash made this entirely relatable. Christian is sometimes oblivious to a world he’s now been entrenched in for much of his life and Lana is shocked to be exposed to all his fame and fortune.
I also enjoyed that while there were bumps in the road for this sweet couple, things weren’t needlessly dragged out and the angst remained pretty light. Christian and Lana get their adorable HEA and Isley even provides the perfect epilogue for these star-struck lovers.
I’ll be adding the rest of the series to my TBL.
I absolutely chose this book because it was narrated by Amy McFadden. She continues to be one of my favorites and doesn’t disappoint here. She’s great at giving all the characters unique voices and keeping them consistent throughout the story. I also really enjoyed that she performed the chapters from Christian’s POV in his British accent and lower register. It gives the audio an added depth and clarity of perspective.
I received a free copy of this audiobook from Story Origin and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.