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katiesbookstack's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Fun light hearted read. Nothing too special but if you love Emily in Paris from Netflix then this will give you similar feels. Recommend for an easy summer read!
greenteabookme's review against another edition
3.0
A solid 3.5! A nice predictable, lighthearted chick lit book that honestly just made me smile and feel good the whole way through. It wasn’t a complex read and was mostly fluff but Paris is one of my favorite cities so it was wonderful to relive the famous landmarks along with the quirky predictable love story. I’m not sure I’d read it again but I would happily read other works by Kristin Harmel. A perfect 3.5 stars if that was an option!
the8thchild's review against another edition
2.0
A very easy and predictable read, but lighthearted enough for those who keep up with People magazine. It probably would have been great when I was 13.
tessanne's review against another edition
2.0
This book had a lot of potential—interesting characters, decent plot, and a bit of adventure. Unfortunately, there was too much time spent on side characters and the ex, and not enough time with the two mains on the page together. Oh! And way too much description of moving about Paris. Like, we get it, you really love Paris and need to let us know how well you remember it. Sheesh. Move along.
Also, the final conflict? With the heroine apologizing so profusely? And the hero not willing to have a single conversation with her after walking away? And pretty much ruining her career? And not reaching out ONCE after she moved back to the US? And ONLY accepting an apology because of SOMEONE ELSE’S machinations? Just no. As in HELL NO. His apology needed to bring serious grovel and it just didn’t. Their apologies to resolve it basically held the same weight and that ticked me off.
Further notes: Guillaume’s actions toward Emma were mostly all awful, most especially what he said when she appeared for the high wire rescue and his actions on the junket. Even the epilogue stuff made me so mad.
The ex never really coming clean about his so called “cold feet” and sleeping with her BFF.
Gabe saying he only went to the junket because of her but then avoided her the whole time.
So... yeah, two stars.
Also, the final conflict? With the heroine apologizing so profusely? And the hero not willing to have a single conversation with her after walking away? And pretty much ruining her career? And not reaching out ONCE after she moved back to the US? And ONLY accepting an apology because of SOMEONE ELSE’S machinations? Just no. As in HELL NO. His apology needed to bring serious grovel and it just didn’t. Their apologies to resolve it basically held the same weight and that ticked me off.
Further notes: Guillaume’s actions toward Emma were mostly all awful, most especially what he said when she appeared for the high wire rescue and his actions on the junket. Even the epilogue stuff made me so mad.
The ex never really coming clean about his so called “cold feet” and sleeping with her BFF.
Gabe saying he only went to the junket because of her but then avoided her the whole time.
So... yeah, two stars.
falulatonks's review against another edition
2.0
Unremarkable, which is the worst thing I could say about something.
bookhaulin's review against another edition
2.0
Good for an hour and a half of mindless reading, but overall a very forgettable book. Anyone with brains (though apparently not the heroine or any other reporters, publicists etc did even though it'd have been the biggest scoop of the year) could see it coming from a mile away. Nothing unique about the characters, though the situation had so much more potential. Was hoping for something better...
tpasta's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
I found almost every character in this book annoying and on top of that every character was so self absorbed. Emma spent an ungodly amount of time wallowing in self pity or pining for a fiancé that treated her like utter garbage. I liked the plot about her job, but found it absolutely astounding that she never stood up for herself when it came to calling out men on their bullshit. I was entertained by the plot, but found myself getting more and more annoyed with almost every character besides Poppy.
janhalen's review against another edition
5.0
A fun, getting over the rotten ex-boyfriend, story that will make you feel like you've been on vacation in France.
moviemavengal's review against another edition
4.0
Very sweet and amusing chick lit that is also a love letter to Paris.