Reviews

Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert

nayareadstoomuch's review against another edition

5.0

I’m in love with Talia Hibbert and her writing skills and this series will FOREVER be one of my favorite series.

From now on any romance books she puts out in reading them

bizlet's review against another edition

hopeful reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

I really enjoyed when the two leads were living their lives, but as soon as the romance part started it felt like the story was sucked into a vortex.

I wanted to see them in the world, interacting with others. Their relationship rocketed way too fast and I just had a hard time with it.

I really enjoy the more nuanced depiction of autism and discovering autism as an adult and how that wasn't a big deal. But I wanted more about both of them, separate from each other, to believe that they actually care about each other.

The formula just seems too strong across all of the Brown Sisters books. I'm excited about how the author's work will grow though! The characters are great.

I also love Gigi, I'd love a whole book just about her.

milmilmil's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

I liked this read. On paper, this looked perfect for me. I love stories with autistic main characters, I love romance, I love baking and cooking. Something didn't quite click for me to bring it higher than for stars but it was an enjoyable read.

obiwan's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.75

this was maybe the cutest book ever. i loved all the humor and silliness that surrounded the characters and made me love even more how sweet eve and jacob were about each other. absolutely obsessed with the way they described the other person, and the way their friendship blossomed into love. i adored eve and her journey in finding what she was good at and sticking to it.

i appreciated her journey with her autism and how both of them presented in such different ways and appreciated those differences about each other.

the setting of the b&b was also just so cute it was all just lovely!! my only complaint was that the timeline did feel a bit rushed, and i wish there had been some more time. but this is still one of my favorite romances to date and i love this series with my whole heart!!

jlhensley's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

gnomegrl06's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

missemleigh's review against another edition

4.0

4/5 stars - This was adorable. Love how the what could be construed as corny/underdeveloped conversations about autism/self love/etc are actually insightful. This series is nothing but consistent!

eve_ward's review against another edition

4.0

I think this may be my favourite of the lot!! I loved Eve so much, and not just because we share a (fantastic mind you) name. She was just a bundle of joy and energy. Her dynamic with Jacob was to die for. I also really liked the way their relationship developed and the pace that was set, it was pretty much perfect. I must admit though, the rest of the Brown family really frustrated me in this one, they all seemed so unreasonable. I’m unsure if it was OOC or if I just didn’t like it, either way, I’m glad Eve gave them a firm talking to (they definitely deserved it).

hilaryj10's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

My favourite book out of the trilogy. An easy read that will make you laugh and smile. The conversations about neurodivergence and autism are well done.

nsharma24's review against another edition

4.0

Very cute and adorable book! Eve’s character was the most relatable to me and I think Jacob’s grumpiness was quite delightful! The subtle discussion about being on the spectrum adds to the sense of inclusivity, which I think was well done and not dramatized. Overall, fun read!