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readingonmountains's review against another edition
4.0
Adorable holiday read! Love the little English village feel. The story was a bit predictable but just what you want in a Christmas romcom.
evarano's review against another edition
2.0
I’m happy I finally finished this. This just got a lower score the longer it went on. It’s too much, too long, too many descriptions about people that don’t matter, places, everything. Kates Mom sucked, first off. I liked the idea of 12 dates but the majority of these super long chapters weren’t even the dates! Half the dates had no conversation in them. This was so predictable but Kate’s feelings just happened so suddenly, she just woke up one day and she was in love. So unrealistic! Especially since her and Matt literally fight like immature children it’s ridiculous. What sparkle does he bring out?? The descriptions of the food and the scenery were nice but just wayyyy too much. I was bored and skimmed. I also find it annoying how Kate decides to leave this town which she loves with her best friends and family over a stupid fight.
looking4alexis's review against another edition
4.0
i was cracking up during this one! it was so good, i will say i think i wouldnt have liked it as much if it wasn't on audible. elizabeth knowleden did a great job & it was very easy to get through
erinbrook's review against another edition
2.0
Ok hi. Please don't hate me for this review, and if you LOVE this book feel free scroll past because I didn't.
lilliankeys's review against another edition
3.0
Has Bridget Jones vibes, but not as good and way too long.
yvanngo's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
2.5
I found it to be entertaining. It was a bit of a bummer that I guessed who she was gonna end up with within 25% of the book.
The FMC does mention starting a family and having children just incase it's a concern.
TS: Mary's Song
The FMC does mention starting a family and having children just incase it's a concern.
TS: Mary's Song
taylorpace's review against another edition
4.0
This book was slow to get into but once it picked up, I loved it. The ending was precious. Like reading a hallmark movie!
aswinoc's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
rnshack's review against another edition
2.0
2 stars
I was so excited to read this book. I waited weeks for my hold at the library to come though and ultimately I was so stinking bored. Nothing happened in the book for 350 pages! Nothing.
You are introduced to the man she will no doubt end up with on literally the second page of the book. And it’s not even subtle. There is no reason to keep reading!?!? Why would an author do this?
I did keep reading though hoping it works at least be fun. It wasn’t. This bill was a fun, laugh out loud premise that just fell so sadly short. There was too much telling (SO MUCH TELLING), descriptions, and cooking. The cooking was so random. Why was an artist by trade and profession doing so much cooking for her friend who owes a coffee shop? And for free? I can’t even imagine how much her grocery bill is!?! And how many times can a person describe the same walk up a hill, or to a manor, or describe the same square. It was all just so wordy. I bet if you took only the dialogue and put it on pages all by itself it wouldn’t total any more that 50 pages.
As for Matt. He was pretty unlikeable. It felt to me like he was using her a lot. Her cooking, helping him at his store and the market. He was controlling and was not nice to her about dating and trying to fall in love. Kate wasn’t much better though. It was so weird how she just all of a sudden 250 pages in declares that she loves Matt. Um, ok but that was random!?! The story wasn’t fleshed out and the plot was a mess.
And the worst part? I loved the town. And I really like the idea of this book but the execution wasn’t there. Maybe she gets it right in her next book, this was her very first book after all. I hope so because I loved her vision she just got caught up in a lot of detail that didn’t contribute to the book in a way in which I ended up liking. It was a slog and I struggled to finish it. Too bad too because I would have sworn this was going to be a favorite.
I was so excited to read this book. I waited weeks for my hold at the library to come though and ultimately I was so stinking bored. Nothing happened in the book for 350 pages! Nothing.
You are introduced to the man she will no doubt end up with on literally the second page of the book. And it’s not even subtle. There is no reason to keep reading!?!? Why would an author do this?
I did keep reading though hoping it works at least be fun. It wasn’t. This bill was a fun, laugh out loud premise that just fell so sadly short. There was too much telling (SO MUCH TELLING), descriptions, and cooking. The cooking was so random. Why was an artist by trade and profession doing so much cooking for her friend who owes a coffee shop? And for free? I can’t even imagine how much her grocery bill is!?! And how many times can a person describe the same walk up a hill, or to a manor, or describe the same square. It was all just so wordy. I bet if you took only the dialogue and put it on pages all by itself it wouldn’t total any more that 50 pages.
As for Matt. He was pretty unlikeable. It felt to me like he was using her a lot. Her cooking, helping him at his store and the market. He was controlling and was not nice to her about dating and trying to fall in love. Kate wasn’t much better though. It was so weird how she just all of a sudden 250 pages in declares that she loves Matt. Um, ok but that was random!?! The story wasn’t fleshed out and the plot was a mess.
And the worst part? I loved the town. And I really like the idea of this book but the execution wasn’t there. Maybe she gets it right in her next book, this was her very first book after all. I hope so because I loved her vision she just got caught up in a lot of detail that didn’t contribute to the book in a way in which I ended up liking. It was a slog and I struggled to finish it. Too bad too because I would have sworn this was going to be a favorite.