Reviews

Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn

trivial_reads's review

3.0

Kate Clayborn's novel Georgie, All Along revolves around the life of Georgie Mulcahy, a personal assistant who has spent most of her life prioritizing the needs of others over her own. After leaving her hectic job in Los Angeles and returning to her hometown, Georgie realizes that she has never really known what she wants or needs in life.

I found Georgie's character relatable, as I have also struggled with discovering what I want out of life. This book portrays the message that life can be challenging, and sometimes, we make ourselves small just to cope with it. However, it also highlights that we can always grow and evolve.

Levi, the male lead, has a troubled past, yet he is a warm and gentle soul beneath his quiet and distant exterior. I loved his character, and it's refreshing to see a romantic lead who is not an alpha male. Sarah Hogle's Twice Shy is another book that portrays such a character.

The best part about the book is that there is no third-act breakup, which is a common trope in romance novels. The story feels more than just a romance novel, making you think about life. The chemistry between Georgie and Levi is heartwarming, and I'm satisfied with the ending. I'm going to miss these characters.

stacieh's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

asinvalentine's review

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-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

3.5

heather_renae's review

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

kellylee55's review

3.0

Such a good story line! Started incredibly slow. Only 3⭐️ bc while the characters are lovable and charming, their inner monologues were way too long. This book was so wordy.

kayleighb's review

funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

alicebme's review

3.0

I enjoy the marijuana friendly romances out there for sure. Not the main thing, but normalized in the background. There is not much dialogue in this book. It is mostly inner dialogue.

idle_reader's review

3.0

I wanted to like this book more than I did. It started well, but I did not finish this as quickly as I do other romance novels. I gave 3 stars and not 2 because I never wanted to completely stop. It didn’t make my book graveyard.

I was very bored in the chapters that were Levi’s POV. He just seemed like he had zero personality. I was also frustrated with his little outbursts and childish reactions to things. Like getting so upset about Evan being in the fic.

Georgie tries to convince herself that her little quirk about never having a plan in life is a good thing and that was kind of annoying too.

The best characters in this were the parents, to be honest.

plaidvamp's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

hcmcmains's review

adventurous emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0