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3.36 AVERAGE
3.36 AVERAGE
Valentine's day just came a few days ago so I wanted to read a light-hearted book, and I found this book while I was browsing in NetGalley! This book is like a Hallmark story that you're reading instead of watching. It was cute, fun, and sweet.
This book had grumpy-sunshine, enemies to lovers, and forced proximity tropes, but I felt that the enemies to lovers trope didn't really deliver. As this is the second book in the series, I might have missed the history between Hazel and Peter. There was some animosity between them, but it's mostly one-sided and it comes from Hazel. She drives me insane with all of her assumptions about Peter, and he's the rude one? I also felt that the switch between 'I hate you' to 'I love you' was really quick.
However, I still think this is a cute read for those of you who like fun and light-hearted rom-com books and Hallmark movies!
This book had grumpy-sunshine, enemies to lovers, and forced proximity tropes, but I felt that the enemies to lovers trope didn't really deliver. As this is the second book in the series, I might have missed the history between Hazel and Peter. There was some animosity between them, but it's mostly one-sided and it comes from Hazel. She drives me insane with all of her assumptions about Peter, and he's the rude one? I also felt that the switch between 'I hate you' to 'I love you' was really quick.
However, I still think this is a cute read for those of you who like fun and light-hearted rom-com books and Hallmark movies!
3.5 stars
Ok, So I just finished this book and surprisingly I loved it kinda.
I bought this on a whim as I was looking for ebook deals and this book appeared and picked my interest.
Know this book is about Hazel and her adventure to love but through most of the book honestly she is so hard to like, she is so judgmental and dumb at times which is fine as a character flaw but its not addressed well. The romance was also a bit fast and I feel like the guy's love for her kinda appeared out of no where. But I loved the ending, it was very sweet.
The book is good but got me so annoyed at Hazel so many times, I can not even count the times I just wanted to scream at her.
I really think this is a good book for almost like mindless romance reading, there's not much depth to it and it's not complicated at all, so if you just enjoy a kinda enemies to lovers stile story I think this one is perfect for you.
Ok, So I just finished this book and surprisingly I loved it kinda.
I bought this on a whim as I was looking for ebook deals and this book appeared and picked my interest.
Know this book is about Hazel and her adventure to love but through most of the book honestly she is so hard to like, she is so judgmental and dumb at times which is fine as a character flaw but its not addressed well. The romance was also a bit fast and I feel like the guy's love for her kinda appeared out of no where. But I loved the ending, it was very sweet.
The book is good but got me so annoyed at Hazel so many times, I can not even count the times I just wanted to scream at her.
I really think this is a good book for almost like mindless romance reading, there's not much depth to it and it's not complicated at all, so if you just enjoy a kinda enemies to lovers stile story I think this one is perfect for you.
✨️ARC REVIEW!✨️
Tropes:
1. Best Man × Maid of Honour
2. Forced Proximity
3. Enemies to lover
4. Slow Burns
5. Winter Romance
Review :
I applied to be an ARC reader for this book when I saw the cover and read the blurb. I was honestly craving a holiday romance novel.
What do you usually expect from a holiday romance? In most cases, these story lines are very predictive, hence our comfort zones. However, Alana managed to stay in the comfort zone lane without it being predictive.
Take a serial dater who is a hopeless romantic, throw a rude best man into the story line, and then add in some forced proximity, broodiness, snow, and the most romantic holiday to the mix. The initial hate and tolerance turns into some 'I can't stay away from you' and 'Please don't leave' and it gives us the perfect read for Valentine's Month.
I would highly recommend picking up this book for Valentine's Month along with a beverage and enjoying the month of love.
Tropes:
1. Best Man × Maid of Honour
2. Forced Proximity
3. Enemies to lover
4. Slow Burns
5. Winter Romance
Review :
I applied to be an ARC reader for this book when I saw the cover and read the blurb. I was honestly craving a holiday romance novel.
What do you usually expect from a holiday romance? In most cases, these story lines are very predictive, hence our comfort zones. However, Alana managed to stay in the comfort zone lane without it being predictive.
Take a serial dater who is a hopeless romantic, throw a rude best man into the story line, and then add in some forced proximity, broodiness, snow, and the most romantic holiday to the mix. The initial hate and tolerance turns into some 'I can't stay away from you' and 'Please don't leave' and it gives us the perfect read for Valentine's Month.
I would highly recommend picking up this book for Valentine's Month along with a beverage and enjoying the month of love.
I was given a copy in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions. (No spoilers included)
This story was a bit different than my normal fantasy reads and I truly enjoyed it. I will say that Peter absolutely drove me insane in the beginning lol… but by the end I felt completely different. This was a quick and fun read and I would definitely love to read more stories from this author.
I give it 4.5 stars
This story was a bit different than my normal fantasy reads and I truly enjoyed it. I will say that Peter absolutely drove me insane in the beginning lol… but by the end I felt completely different. This was a quick and fun read and I would definitely love to read more stories from this author.
I give it 4.5 stars
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
summary: so this book features Peter, and Hazel, and a snow storm. keep in mind, peter and hazel aren't exactly the best of friends, so this may get dicy quickly.
footnotes: this book does contain mildly graphic descriptions of kissing, which were kind of long, so be aware of where you read this.
thoughts: i liked this book a lot! the characters were lovable and easy to relate to, and they felt nuanced and layered. the plot was mostly fun, but it did get predictable at times. i loved the enemies-to-lovers storyline, and it felt like the plot was very thought-out. the setting is in a snowstorm, and there are multiple ways that ties into the plot. the story was also mainly focused on the main characters, and didn't have any side characters taking up space. the romance had me swooning, and the kisses though graphic, made sense emotionally.
overall, perfect for someone who wants a quick, cute romance only centered around the main characters.
footnotes: this book does contain mildly graphic descriptions of kissing, which were kind of long, so be aware of where you read this.
thoughts: i liked this book a lot! the characters were lovable and easy to relate to, and they felt nuanced and layered. the plot was mostly fun, but it did get predictable at times. i loved the enemies-to-lovers storyline, and it felt like the plot was very thought-out. the setting is in a snowstorm, and there are multiple ways that ties into the plot. the story was also mainly focused on the main characters, and didn't have any side characters taking up space. the romance had me swooning, and the kisses though graphic, made sense emotionally.
overall, perfect for someone who wants a quick, cute romance only centered around the main characters.
<b>“I like being single. Only worrying about myself.</b> Honestly, saaaaame.
Anyway, this is a fast paced story (consumed it all in one day). Tropes included:
+ Grumpy x sunshine
+ Forced proximity
+ Enemies to lovers
+ Hopeless romantic
I quite don't like the way their relationship developed. I honestly don't even get how they got developed. The guy didn't show any signs of liking her aside from letting her into his house when she needed a place to stay. I didn't feel any chemistry between the two characters at all. I also don't like how Peter sort of forced himself to her. I don't like him at all. The FMC though, I love her character very much.
There is not much plot either which is why this is a very light read. There were some funny bits too. I just wished we get to explore more of Peter's side because his character lacks personality. I just want to understand how he started liking her when all he did was sigh around her 😅
💎 Thabk you Netgalley and publisher for eARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily
Anyway, this is a fast paced story (consumed it all in one day). Tropes included:
+ Grumpy x sunshine
+ Forced proximity
+ Enemies to lovers
+ Hopeless romantic
I quite don't like the way their relationship developed. I honestly don't even get how they got developed. The guy didn't show any signs of liking her aside from letting her into his house when she needed a place to stay. I didn't feel any chemistry between the two characters at all. I also don't like how Peter sort of forced himself to her. I don't like him at all. The FMC though, I love her character very much.
There is not much plot either which is why this is a very light read. There were some funny bits too. I just wished we get to explore more of Peter's side because his character lacks personality. I just want to understand how he started liking her when all he did was sigh around her 😅
💎 Thabk you Netgalley and publisher for eARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
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
