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amandalynnhuffman's review
4.0
This was cute. Is it the best book ever? Probably not. But I had a good time reading it and that’s the important thing.
Stacey was very relatable to me and honestly a lot more realistic—scenery not included—than most FMCs. She was a bit stuck in a rut, a bit awkward, lived a really normal existence, didn’t have a completely perfect body, was scared to take a step out of her comfort zone, and masked quite a bit of herself socially. Her initial letter to Dex was so cringe to me and it was hard to read, but it led to a good place so I guess it was worth it.
Daniel was precious and I adored him. He is not a typical MMC either. He was super insecure and truthfully didn’t do much to pursue Stacey. It was kind of all on her. She seemed to be fine with that, and it worked out. I digress. I just love a normal guy that isn’t depicted to be 6’4” with a 20 pack and a 12” peen. What can I say? Normal does something for me.
I LOVED all the time we got to see Simon and Emily. I would seriously take another book with just them. I love all the other side characters and the renaissance faire life. This book was just fun.
My biggest complaint is that the story lacked a lot of Daniel. I’m so hooked on dual POVs that it’s kind of a struggle going down to one. But still, the story 90% revolved around Stacey, independently. That number seems high to me for a romance novel. I wanted more of Daniel and more of the two of them together. It was still enjoyable, but it knocked the book down a few pegs for me.
I can’t wait to read about Mitch and April. I love both of their characters and they have so much potential. Hopefully it’s the best one yet!
Stacey was very relatable to me and honestly a lot more realistic—scenery not included—than most FMCs. She was a bit stuck in a rut, a bit awkward, lived a really normal existence, didn’t have a completely perfect body, was scared to take a step out of her comfort zone, and masked quite a bit of herself socially. Her initial letter to Dex was so cringe to me and it was hard to read, but it led to a good place so I guess it was worth it.
Daniel was precious and I adored him. He is not a typical MMC either. He was super insecure and truthfully didn’t do much to pursue Stacey. It was kind of all on her. She seemed to be fine with that, and it worked out. I digress. I just love a normal guy that isn’t depicted to be 6’4” with a 20 pack and a 12” peen. What can I say? Normal does something for me.
I LOVED all the time we got to see Simon and Emily. I would seriously take another book with just them. I love all the other side characters and the renaissance faire life. This book was just fun.
My biggest complaint is that the story lacked a lot of Daniel. I’m so hooked on dual POVs that it’s kind of a struggle going down to one. But still, the story 90% revolved around Stacey, independently. That number seems high to me for a romance novel. I wanted more of Daniel and more of the two of them together. It was still enjoyable, but it knocked the book down a few pegs for me.
I can’t wait to read about Mitch and April. I love both of their characters and they have so much potential. Hopefully it’s the best one yet!
han_olenik's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
cbustamante22's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
novelandink's review against another edition
1.0
Nothing screams True Love quite like…knowingly catfishing a girl for an entire year by pretending to be your cousin?
writer_a_fox'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kelleycailin's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.5
lbarsk's review
4.0
Sorry I’m a goober and forgot to mark this as finished!! A really fun second book in the Maryland Renaissance Faire Romance Series by DeLuca. I think this is a 4 instead of a 5 for me because of Stacey’s stuff with her mom? And the way that sort of resolved... quickly I guess? Like the way she talked about that situation I figured it would take more than one conversation for her to feel okay leaving home. But the romance was hot!!! And the ending very sweet.