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ladydewinter's review against another edition
3.0
Another book that I couldn't read but which was okay as an audiobook. I liked Lucy Lennox's "Made Marian" series, despite its flaws, and to be fair, this continues in much the same vein.
This book has likable characters and a great supporting cast, but practically no connection to reality as well as way too much drama. It's also at least fifty pages too long - so much of it feels really drawn out without proper payoff (partly, it seems, to include more mediocre sex scenes), and some plotlines just feel like afterthoughts (the one about the cheating couple). Also, the thing about books with babies is that it's rare that the baby is actually part of the story - here, apart from a few rare moments the baby is just a thing that has to be taken care of rather than an actual character.
I didn't hate it and it isn't bad, but I feel like with better editing Lucy Lennox's books could be a lot better. I love the humour between family members in her stories, and her main characters tend to have chemistry. But so many things made me roll my eyes I cannot give this more than three stars, and in a way I feel like even that is too generous.
This book has likable characters and a great supporting cast, but practically no connection to reality as well as way too much drama. It's also at least fifty pages too long - so much of it feels really drawn out without proper payoff (partly, it seems, to include more mediocre sex scenes), and some plotlines just feel like afterthoughts (the one about the cheating couple). Also, the thing about books with babies is that it's rare that the baby is actually part of the story - here, apart from a few rare moments the baby is just a thing that has to be taken care of rather than an actual character.
I didn't hate it and it isn't bad, but I feel like with better editing Lucy Lennox's books could be a lot better. I love the humour between family members in her stories, and her main characters tend to have chemistry. But so many things made me roll my eyes I cannot give this more than three stars, and in a way I feel like even that is too generous.
panda8600's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
awoowrites's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
kyliecreads's review against another edition
3.0
Super insta-love, if you wanna read something cute but quick this is it
christyduke_5117's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely took me way too long to find this author and her books. It was great to finally get Nico’s story and seeing some of the Marian’s made it all even better.
pontiki's review against another edition
4.0
West is devastated by the loss of his best friend, Adriana, and is readying her baby girl, Pippa, for adoption.
Nico hears from Adriana’s lawyer that Pippa has been left in his care, a shock because he hasn’t seen her in 15 years.
As the two of them begin to work together on looking after Pippa and getting Adriana’s house and business in order, they share memories of her, and West learns more about why Nico left his family behind.
It becomes clear to everyone around them that they belong together, but they’re both afraid, especially Nico, who doesn’t think he’s good enough for West.
It’s all sorted, and a happy ending for all ensues.
KU
Nico hears from Adriana’s lawyer that Pippa has been left in his care, a shock because he hasn’t seen her in 15 years.
As the two of them begin to work together on looking after Pippa and getting Adriana’s house and business in order, they share memories of her, and West learns more about why Nico left his family behind.
It becomes clear to everyone around them that they belong together, but they’re both afraid, especially Nico, who doesn’t think he’s good enough for West.
It’s all sorted, and a happy ending for all ensues.
KU
hdmartin88's review against another edition
5.0
Facing West
This is a great first book in the author's spin off series! I think I'll love the Wilde family just as much as I do the Marian's.
This is a great first book in the author's spin off series! I think I'll love the Wilde family just as much as I do the Marian's.
pistachio74's review against another edition
Dnf. I hate West and how judgmental he is, it was obnoxious and horrible. Such an unpleasant character.