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acg41213's review against another edition
5.0
I was given access to an ARC courtesy of Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
Loved this book! I loved the journey the main character went on and really appreciated that it ended the way that it did. I don’t want to give anything away (I will spoiler tag this just to be super careful) but do want to add that I very much appreciated how it is addressed that if not careful, one can lose themselves in a relationship. Very recommended.
Loved this book! I loved the journey the main character went on and really appreciated that it ended the way that it did. I don’t want to give anything away (I will spoiler tag this just to be super careful) but do want to add that I very much appreciated how it is addressed that if not careful, one can lose themselves in a relationship. Very recommended.
mariasimson's review against another edition
4.0
TW: Miscarriage
I really liked this book and it's always awesome to see bookstagrammers make it as authors! In this book we get a dual timeline as we watch Callie grow. The dual timeline helps build this story very well. Callie was definitely funny, I mean her inner thoughts had me cracking up in the middle of the night. I loved Ben, he was a great character and him being a potential love interest was pretty cool. Ethan was so toxic and it was wild how he never changed. I recommend this book to everyone in their 30s, have a fulfilling career but a sad love life, and people with successful siblings and nosy family members.
I really liked this book and it's always awesome to see bookstagrammers make it as authors! In this book we get a dual timeline as we watch Callie grow. The dual timeline helps build this story very well. Callie was definitely funny, I mean her inner thoughts had me cracking up in the middle of the night. I loved Ben, he was a great character and him being a potential love interest was pretty cool. Ethan was so toxic and it was wild how he never changed. I recommend this book to everyone in their 30s, have a fulfilling career but a sad love life, and people with successful siblings and nosy family members.
brandy_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you @netgalley and @girlfridayproductions for the digital ARC.
I went into this thinking it was going to be your typical cute romance, which I always love. Instead, Typecast really is all about Callie’s self-discovery and growth, with just a hint of romance. It was a slow build from start to end and I truly enjoyed it. The book is told in alternating timelines, before and after the breakup, and I appreciated how I came to understand Callie bit by bit. The ending had me grinning, I was so happy with the direction the author went in. The author, by the way, is a fellow bookstagrammer – I will not tag her since I don’t tag authors in reviews, but you should check her page out @
I went into this thinking it was going to be your typical cute romance, which I always love. Instead, Typecast really is all about Callie’s self-discovery and growth, with just a hint of romance. It was a slow build from start to end and I truly enjoyed it. The book is told in alternating timelines, before and after the breakup, and I appreciated how I came to understand Callie bit by bit. The ending had me grinning, I was so happy with the direction the author went in. The author, by the way, is a fellow bookstagrammer – I will not tag her since I don’t tag authors in reviews, but you should check her page out @
kait_reads_books's review against another edition
4.0
The author reached out to me and sent me a copy of her new book! After reading the synopsis I couldn’t say no!
Typecast is a novel about Callie who is in her thirties and working as a teacher when she finds out that her ex boyfriend from college wrote a movie about their breakup!
Overall I enjoyed this book. It’s a women’s fiction coming of age story told in dual timelines. I liked watching Callie find herself and let the struggles of her past go. Not my usual genre I go for but this was enjoyable
Typecast is a novel about Callie who is in her thirties and working as a teacher when she finds out that her ex boyfriend from college wrote a movie about their breakup!
Overall I enjoyed this book. It’s a women’s fiction coming of age story told in dual timelines. I liked watching Callie find herself and let the struggles of her past go. Not my usual genre I go for but this was enjoyable
ftideman's review against another edition
5.0
The synopsis caught me eye as I love when film is used in novels and it seemed a fascinating premise… your boyfriend writes a film about your breakup? Yikes!
This novel did not disappoint! Callie was a lovely yet realistic character, and I loved that throughout the novel you were both unravelling what happened all those years ago as well as working out what would happen. I was on the edge of my seat for the last third of the novel. I also loved how it wasn’t focused solely on romantic relationships (although there was some GORGEOUS FLIRTING), but really dealt with Callie’s identity and her relationship with her sister. As one of 3 sisters, I loved seeing the realistic love/hate portrayal. I definitely recommend this book, and I’m secretly hoping for a film adaptation…
My only note would be that the first/third person switches for present and past were a little disjointing, but I also see that it was used as a memory/storytelling technique.
Thanks Andrea for the opportunity to read this ARC!
This novel did not disappoint! Callie was a lovely yet realistic character, and I loved that throughout the novel you were both unravelling what happened all those years ago as well as working out what would happen. I was on the edge of my seat for the last third of the novel. I also loved how it wasn’t focused solely on romantic relationships (although there was some GORGEOUS FLIRTING), but really dealt with Callie’s identity and her relationship with her sister. As one of 3 sisters, I loved seeing the realistic love/hate portrayal. I definitely recommend this book, and I’m secretly hoping for a film adaptation…
My only note would be that the first/third person switches for present and past were a little disjointing, but I also see that it was used as a memory/storytelling technique.
Thanks Andrea for the opportunity to read this ARC!
readyourworriesaway's review against another edition
4.0
After reading the synopsis, I knew this book would be right up my alley. I was immediately hooked from the beginning of the story and had a blast reading it.
mamas_gotta_read's review against another edition
3.0
I loved the realistic representation of a single woman in her thirties this provided. I really loved Callie and how real she was, from her relationships, her job and her self preservation, she was an incredible representation of a woman in her thirties.
This book was a single POV, but toggled between not only past and present but also first and third person., which made it a bit hard to follow. While I enjoyed the MC, I felt like the story was a bit anticlimactic. IMO, the major “conflict” wasn’t even really a conflict and wasn’t even really “resolved”.
I was given an ARC of this book by NetGalley and Girl Friday Productions.. All opinions are my own.
This book was a single POV, but toggled between not only past and present but also first and third person., which made it a bit hard to follow. While I enjoyed the MC, I felt like the story was a bit anticlimactic. IMO, the major “conflict” wasn’t even really a conflict and wasn’t even really “resolved”.
I was given an ARC of this book by NetGalley and Girl Friday Productions.. All opinions are my own.
anatrnd's review against another edition
3.0
This story is set in two different timelines. “Before” is about Callie's and Ethan's college years. And “After” is about Callie's current life, who is 32 years old now. One day she learns that her ex-boyfriend, Ethan, has a film coming out, and the screenplay is based on their real-life breakup. In addition to that, Callie lives in her parent's house, so her pregnant sister Nina moves in as well with her husband and their four-year-old daughter.
To be honest, I didn't like this book because it was not what I expected. I thought that it was going to be a rom-com about Callie and Nina's architect. Maybe even a small love triangle between that architect, Nina, and Ethan. Unfortunately for me, this was more of a coming-of-age story. And that's not necessarily the bad thing. But I expected a rom-com, so I was bored most of the book, and the characters didn't help me either. Most of them are flawed people, and it was hard for me to like any of them.
I'd still recommend this book to anyone, who likes coming-of-age stories about first love, college breakups, and fixing mistakes of the past.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this arc in exchange for an honest review.
To be honest, I didn't like this book because it was not what I expected. I thought that it was going to be a rom-com about Callie and Nina's architect. Maybe even a small love triangle between that architect, Nina, and Ethan. Unfortunately for me, this was more of a coming-of-age story. And that's not necessarily the bad thing. But I expected a rom-com, so I was bored most of the book, and the characters didn't help me either. Most of them are flawed people, and it was hard for me to like any of them.
I'd still recommend this book to anyone, who likes coming-of-age stories about first love, college breakups, and fixing mistakes of the past.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this arc in exchange for an honest review.
saloniporwal's review against another edition
A solid 3.5 stars!
I enjoyed Callie's family, job, and friends. These bonds were touching and had a lasting effect on me. Speaking of relationships, this is an excellent character driven story with a cast that melts your heart.
Who wouldn't love a workaholic sister, supporting parents, loud nice, amazing best friend and all those students brining so much color into the story. I was initially apprehensive about Nina, but as we find out later, she is as much of a real mix as a true sister can be. Personally, the children were my favorite. The time to time entry of Callie's students and niece instantly changes the mood. I think that does reflect a lot upon Stein's knowledge of children.
What I didn't like was the slow, dragging pace. The suspense goes on over 80% I believe, and though it was not unsatisfactory, I didn't like being made to wait. As a reader, I knew from the start that there would be a reveal, but I don't think it was worth it.
Typecast comprises the great elements of a humorous family drama, with negligible minuses.
Something I'd like skim through once in a while. Recommended as a cozy read.
I enjoyed Callie's family, job, and friends. These bonds were touching and had a lasting effect on me. Speaking of relationships, this is an excellent character driven story with a cast that melts your heart.
Who wouldn't love a workaholic sister, supporting parents, loud nice, amazing best friend and all those students brining so much color into the story. I was initially apprehensive about Nina, but as we find out later, she is as much of a real mix as a true sister can be. Personally, the children were my favorite. The time to time entry of Callie's students and niece instantly changes the mood. I think that does reflect a lot upon Stein's knowledge of children.
What I didn't like was the slow, dragging pace. The suspense goes on over 80% I believe, and though it was not unsatisfactory, I didn't like being made to wait. As a reader, I knew from the start that there would be a reveal, but I don't think it was worth it.
Typecast comprises the great elements of a humorous family drama, with negligible minuses.
Something I'd like skim through once in a while. Recommended as a cozy read.
bnanacub's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0