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maisaaismail1's review against another edition
Was quite bored. Ultimately wasn’t my cup of tea at this time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Bullying, Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Mental illness, and Emotional abuse
ruthypoo2's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Overall, the book had a lot of fun bits and humor, but for me, I didn’t get any chemistry between Tara and Trevor. I don’t understand why a self-assured and professionally-satisfied man would be deeply enamored with a scattered, emotionally immature woman full of self-doubt (which became tedious) - who’s not passionate about either her nursing career in a neonatal care ward (how is she not???) or strongly-aligned with her BookTube/Bookstagram presence. Her social posts were sadly anemic… maybe because she doesn’t seem to read books that often, even though she sure has a lot of free time for someone who works a nurse’s schedule while also being a book influencer. 🤷♀️
The first book in the Influencer series, Set on You, was better all around for creating a strong, confident, self-reflective FMC and a MMC who was believable as her counterpart with a history where you could see their compatibility and shared physical attraction to each other. Maybe if Exes and O’s had two POVs I could’ve understood why Trevor was interested in Tara as any more than a little sister who needed moral support. And again, where does the Lieutenant of a firehouse find all that free time to shadow Tara, counsel her full-time, and sit around watching hours of movies after adopting her couch potato lifestyle (I thought they were supposed to have opposite and demanding work schedules so it’d be rare they’d be home at the same time)? LOL… I guess I just didn’t relate to Tara’s aimless life plan and dish rag personality.
The plot of this book had so much potential. I love Amy Lea’s writing style and clever quips… though I have to say, people groaning while just kissing seems more awkward than sexy, especially if you’re out in public or in a little girl’s hospital room. No mas, por favor! 😖 On a final note, maybe the next Influencer to find hot steamy love (Mel, I’m assuming) will end up with an ordinary guy as opposed to the most physically perfect lust-worthy white male dude within climbing proximity… you know, climb him like a spider monkey, ladder, koala, etc. I’m just sayin’.
I listened to the audiobook edition and thought the narrator, Natalie Naudus, did a very good job capturing Tara’s manic and sometimes cute personality, as well as Trevor’s male character.
The first book in the Influencer series, Set on You, was better all around for creating a strong, confident, self-reflective FMC and a MMC who was believable as her counterpart with a history where you could see their compatibility and shared physical attraction to each other. Maybe if Exes and O’s had two POVs I could’ve understood why Trevor was interested in Tara as any more than a little sister who needed moral support. And again, where does the Lieutenant of a firehouse find all that free time to shadow Tara, counsel her full-time, and sit around watching hours of movies after adopting her couch potato lifestyle (I thought they were supposed to have opposite and demanding work schedules so it’d be rare they’d be home at the same time)? LOL… I guess I just didn’t relate to Tara’s aimless life plan and dish rag personality.
The plot of this book had so much potential. I love Amy Lea’s writing style and clever quips… though I have to say, people groaning while just kissing seems more awkward than sexy, especially if you’re out in public or in a little girl’s hospital room. No mas, por favor! 😖 On a final note, maybe the next Influencer to find hot steamy love (Mel, I’m assuming) will end up with an ordinary guy as opposed to the most physically perfect lust-worthy white male dude within climbing proximity… you know, climb him like a spider monkey, ladder, koala, etc. I’m just sayin’.
I listened to the audiobook edition and thought the narrator, Natalie Naudus, did a very good job capturing Tara’s manic and sometimes cute personality, as well as Trevor’s male character.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Stalking, Chronic illness, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Medical content, and Sexual content
amanda_reads13's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.5
This is such a cute book! I really loved reading Tara's story. After her sister gets engaged, Tara moves into Scotty's old apartment. Her first encounter with her new roommate Trevor was very memorable. Trevor and Tara have very different veiws on love and relationships. Tara has been hurt in the past but her heart is wide open. Trevor has had some trauma in his past and has relegated himself to one night stands only. Tara is obsessed with books and romance Tropes. After getting the idea from her grandmother, Tara decided to revisit her relationships with her 10 exs to see if she could have her very own second chance romance. Along the way she develops a close friendship with Trevor. After being stood up by one of her exs, Trevor comes to her rescue and they end up confessing their feelings for each other. I love their relationship (other than the miscommunication blip). Trevor opens up to her in ways he has never felt comfortable doing with anyone else and he loves her for exactly who she is.
I love how this book tackles some heavy topics while remaining pretty light and funny. It addresses her disgusting ex and his manipulation, misogyny, and gaslighting. It also addresses how the term "crazy" is used as a weapon against women. It mentions that through therapy, Tara and Trevor have learned how to communicate in a healthy way (yay, therapy!).
Friends to lovers, slow burn, miscommunication
I love how this book tackles some heavy topics while remaining pretty light and funny. It addresses her disgusting ex and his manipulation, misogyny, and gaslighting. It also addresses how the term "crazy" is used as a weapon against women. It mentions that through therapy, Tara and Trevor have learned how to communicate in a healthy way (yay, therapy!).
Friends to lovers, slow burn, miscommunication
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Chronic illness
gretchenplz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was SO CUTE!!!
I had a bunch of quarrels with the first book in the series but I really loved this one. Growth from the author and the storytelling. It was a really believable progression of a love story and my friends to lovers heart was so happy.
Trevor and Tara had so much chemistry and I really loved the character growth from them both as they realized what it’s really like to love and be loved.
Can’t wait for Mel’s book!
I had a bunch of quarrels with the first book in the series but I really loved this one. Growth from the author and the storytelling. It was a really believable progression of a love story and my friends to lovers heart was so happy.
Trevor and Tara had so much chemistry and I really loved the character growth from them both as they realized what it’s really like to love and be loved.
Can’t wait for Mel’s book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness and Gaslighting
zaramartin97's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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? Yes
4.5
Perfect dose of amazing writing and cute romance that made me kick my legs with joy. What more could a girl want in a book?
Content Warnings
Minor: Chronic illness, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
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