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brittanica_bold's review against another edition
3.0
This was ok. I was looking for more of a Romcom than what this was, but it was still fine.
I liked that the main character was almost 50 years old. I also liked the premise of having to start over, and finding a more accurate version of yourself in the process.
While I did feel the found-family atmosphere in this book, the romantic aspect just didn't do it for me. I didn't feel Lucy and Bing had much chemistry, so I found it really hard to keep looking for that to work out better.
I will say, I now want to go to France and do nothing but eat bread and butter and cheese because of this book.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book. I review above is my honest opinions.
3 stars!
I liked that the main character was almost 50 years old. I also liked the premise of having to start over, and finding a more accurate version of yourself in the process.
While I did feel the found-family atmosphere in this book, the romantic aspect just didn't do it for me. I didn't feel Lucy and Bing had much chemistry, so I found it really hard to keep looking for that to work out better.
I will say, I now want to go to France and do nothing but eat bread and butter and cheese because of this book.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book. I review above is my honest opinions.
3 stars!
evarano's review against another edition
2.0
1.5 ⭐️
After spending the last couple of years trying to clear her name from a huge scandal that occurred at the famous hotel she worked at, Lucy decides to head to France, to the only hotel who will give her a chance to start over in the industry she loves. Upon arriving and encountering many things she doesn’t expect, Lucy and a group of people living at the hotel try to put it, and her life, back together.
I read the first 30% of this then kind of skimmed and skipped to the end. I just found it so boring. I didn’t connect with Lucy or the other characters, I don’t think they were developed enough. Lucy’s constant talk about her weight in a negative way bothered me. The story at the beginning was overly detailed about the hotel and so slow moving, then the ending was very unexpected. I wasn’t a fan of this. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the free preview in exchange for an honest review.
After spending the last couple of years trying to clear her name from a huge scandal that occurred at the famous hotel she worked at, Lucy decides to head to France, to the only hotel who will give her a chance to start over in the industry she loves. Upon arriving and encountering many things she doesn’t expect, Lucy and a group of people living at the hotel try to put it, and her life, back together.
I read the first 30% of this then kind of skimmed and skipped to the end. I just found it so boring. I didn’t connect with Lucy or the other characters, I don’t think they were developed enough. Lucy’s constant talk about her weight in a negative way bothered me. The story at the beginning was overly detailed about the hotel and so slow moving, then the ending was very unexpected. I wasn’t a fan of this. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the free preview in exchange for an honest review.
cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
2.0
I enjoyed French settings and promise had promise, but it just didn't live up to what I hoping for but it's short and light-hearted.
ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
slicciardi's review against another edition
4.0
What a gem of an author! I started this book immediately after finishing her other book. The main characters are dynamic and interesting.
marieintheraw's review against another edition
2.0
I felt this may be one of those the covers does not match the content? I was expecting to see Lucy's reflective journey as she grows, but you would not be able to tell she's almost 50 based on the cover. It was more of a "whelp this is where I am" kinda story...which is a hard sell for me honestly.
I received an ecopy of this book through Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own.
I received an ecopy of this book through Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own.
bookedandstarred's review against another edition
I rarely come across middle-aged main characters in romance books so I was excited to read this one (despite the cover seeming to look a lot younger). However, this was such a letdown.
I honestly didn't know what I'd do if I’d to read about painting walls one more time. I’d to DNF at 33% as I'm just not connecting with any of the characters. I feel like I'm consistently being pulled from the story since none of them is acting like their age.
Still, my thanks to St. Martin's Griffin, NetGalley and the author for my copy. All opinions are honest and my own.
I honestly didn't know what I'd do if I’d to read about painting walls one more time. I’d to DNF at 33% as I'm just not connecting with any of the characters. I feel like I'm consistently being pulled from the story since none of them is acting like their age.
Still, my thanks to St. Martin's Griffin, NetGalley and the author for my copy. All opinions are honest and my own.
megshomelibrary's review against another edition
5.0
This book has charming and felt like a Hallmark movie meets HGTV. It was a cute story, though it had big moments of sad and darkness, but ultimately the way the story ended made me love it. I’m such a sucker right now for a good chosen-family / strong community story.
shawnabaker's review against another edition
3.0
I’d say 3.5 stars!! I enjoyed it, but it just kind of drug a little for me. I wasn’t reaching for it as often as I hoped. But a cute story nonetheless!
katiebalaban's review against another edition
2.0
the Idea of the book is what interested me the most, but it fell short as to what I expected when starting this book.
I would not classify this as a romance, and it is not about a late 20 something either. It’s more of a fiction book with some romance staring a late 40 year old.
Don’t get me wrong it was good and I love a lot of parts of it but, it was not at all what I was expecting and disappointing in the end. That’s why I gave this book a 2/5.
I would not classify this as a romance, and it is not about a late 20 something either. It’s more of a fiction book with some romance staring a late 40 year old.
Don’t get me wrong it was good and I love a lot of parts of it but, it was not at all what I was expecting and disappointing in the end. That’s why I gave this book a 2/5.