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bookswithbecs_'s review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
milliee_rose's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
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
this book deserves so much more hype it was so good!!
I love how the author took fake dating and rewrote how it should be done xx
tropes:
-fake dating
-second chance romance
-forbidden love
-friends to lovers
-miscommunication
-the one that got away
I love how the author took fake dating and rewrote how it should be done xx
tropes:
-fake dating
-second chance romance
-forbidden love
-friends to lovers
-miscommunication
-the one that got away
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Toxic friendship
helenephoebe's review
3.0
The life of an aspiring Instagram influencer ... while I enjoy using Instagram and seeing what people are up to, I can't understand how someone would want to make a life out of it. In this novel, we see the struggle of someone who wants to, and would lie and manipulate to make it happen. This novel follows Izzy's struggle to get back to herself and be with the man she loves.
The beginning was really slow I thought, but there were some great comic moments as well, and some cringe-worthy embarrassing ones. It was fun and easy to read, but not as good as some of the other chic lit style romances I've read recently.
The focus on Izzy's grief for her brother, Ben, is beautifully done, and demonstrates why she is so certain she wants to be an influencer. Her grief highlights the differences between the men in her life - Luke and Aiden - and how each one approaches the issue completely differently with Izzy. It's haunting in places as she relives the night she met Aiden, the night she learned her brother had died.
Izzy seems to be stuck while everyone around her is moving on, which I can totally empathise with and maybe that's why this book did chime a chord with me.
The beginning was really slow I thought, but there were some great comic moments as well, and some cringe-worthy embarrassing ones. It was fun and easy to read, but not as good as some of the other chic lit style romances I've read recently.
The focus on Izzy's grief for her brother, Ben, is beautifully done, and demonstrates why she is so certain she wants to be an influencer. Her grief highlights the differences between the men in her life - Luke and Aiden - and how each one approaches the issue completely differently with Izzy. It's haunting in places as she relives the night she met Aiden, the night she learned her brother had died.
Izzy seems to be stuck while everyone around her is moving on, which I can totally empathise with and maybe that's why this book did chime a chord with me.
flowersinbooks_'s review
2.0
I just couldn’t get into this book, not a reflection on the craft of the writer, I just think it wasn’t my cup of tea!
arrieffy's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
snowseau's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
kiam's review
3.0
Sucker for a romance but this didn’t quite hit the spot! I found the main characters quite annoying and the plot just didn’t quite grip me.
zoesbookshelf's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5