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3.4 AVERAGE
3.4 AVERAGE
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
This was a good laundry day read--when you're stuck at the laundromat doing 6 loads of laundry. Cute story about average looking gal meets handsome guy and he sees beyond her exterior falling in love with the real person. The fucked up thing, though, is how she's not just average looking--she's, apparently, down right ugly--she has a GIANT nose, her eyes are too close together and they bug out. These traits are brought up again and again throughout the book AND the harassment of her for being "ugly" doesn't let up throughout the entire story. Our male lead doesn't even stick up for her at times. It's weird. He comes around, but it's still odd.
Sometimes I feel bad rating a book I DNF’d but goodreads is for me. And this book was so stupid. I was hoping for a compelling book but got a ridiculous one instead. Someone else gives you a hotel key to somebodies room and you just go up and take off your clothes. So stupid!
My Review: I love, love, love Avery Flynn. Not only is she a super fun person, but her books are always a great read. I don't think I've read a single Avery Flynn book that wasn't a one-sitting read, because I just can't put it down. And long time readers of my blog will recognize her as one of the first authors that requested a review from me, back when I was just getting started! Ever since then, she's had me hooked.
I had so many feels while reading this book, guys. I think all women have some sort of insecurity (or a lot of them, like me!), so you can for sure empathize with Gina. And if you've ever been teased at school, you'll understand exactly how she feels. But Gina is a tough chick, and she knows looks don't matter - just being a successful and happy woman does. But hey, she's not going to turn down a kiss from Ford Hartigan, even if she is more than a little suspicious.
These two... Oh man. Even though you know it's all going to go bad before it goes good, you keep rooting for them. And it was such a joy to watch rule-follower Ford lose some of that stiffness when it comes to Gina. If I didn't have a huge pile of other books to read, I think I'd already be re-reading my favorite parts of Butterface. It was fun, it was sweet, it was heartbreaking, and then heart-healing.. Just what ever romance reader needs!
Cover Lovin': This cover is just so adorably pink!
Recommendation: You'll want more of the Hartigans immediately!
Final Rating: FIVE out of FIVE stars (5/5)!!! I absolutely could not put this down. I loved every second!
See more on my blog, Novel Addiction
I had so many feels while reading this book, guys. I think all women have some sort of insecurity (or a lot of them, like me!), so you can for sure empathize with Gina. And if you've ever been teased at school, you'll understand exactly how she feels. But Gina is a tough chick, and she knows looks don't matter - just being a successful and happy woman does. But hey, she's not going to turn down a kiss from Ford Hartigan, even if she is more than a little suspicious.
These two... Oh man. Even though you know it's all going to go bad before it goes good, you keep rooting for them. And it was such a joy to watch rule-follower Ford lose some of that stiffness when it comes to Gina. If I didn't have a huge pile of other books to read, I think I'd already be re-reading my favorite parts of Butterface. It was fun, it was sweet, it was heartbreaking, and then heart-healing.. Just what ever romance reader needs!
Cover Lovin': This cover is just so adorably pink!
Recommendation: You'll want more of the Hartigans immediately!
Final Rating: FIVE out of FIVE stars (5/5)!!! I absolutely could not put this down. I loved every second!
See more on my blog, Novel Addiction
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is hard to rate. If I take out the one thing that really irritates me, it’s a pretty good romance book. But the one thing that irritates me happens pretty much every page. The only part of the FMCs personality or self that is show. Is her nose. Like it’s the only thing she really thinks or talks about.
And I agreed with other reviewers that there is no way every person in the community besides him looks at her and is like “whoa, butterface”. This is just so harped on, and we don’t see any growth or learning around it truly. But the MMC was a good character, but literally if they just had any deep conversations ever and talked about their feelings we could have been actually building trust and some confidence in their relationship.
This was a re-read for me because I want to read book 3 but wanted to go to the beginning since it had been so long. I’m interested in the next one as a reread, so here I go!
And I agreed with other reviewers that there is no way every person in the community besides him looks at her and is like “whoa, butterface”. This is just so harped on, and we don’t see any growth or learning around it truly. But the MMC was a good character, but literally if they just had any deep conversations ever and talked about their feelings we could have been actually building trust and some confidence in their relationship.
This was a re-read for me because I want to read book 3 but wanted to go to the beginning since it had been so long. I’m interested in the next one as a reread, so here I go!
A really compelling romance with great characters.
To paraphrase A Cinderella Story: love the book, hate the title.
I had been on a book hangover since Pachinko and I was putting books down left or right. My 3 ReadOrReject books were total stinkers. Because the books I brought to work weren't up to par, I resorted to ebooks on my phone during breaks. This was the book I chose and it was lovely. The title absolutely turned me off, but the content was great. I finally got what I've always wanted: an ugly heroine. Our protagonist had a giant honker and the book continuously showed how cruel the world can be to those less than perfect. I've always longed to read a book with where the love interest wasn't picture perfect and the man loved her despite her flaws. Gina was wonderful to root for and I can always find a little bit of myself in every Avery Flynn heroine. Her giant nose and self consciousness was very easy to relate to as a reader. I'm not dissatisfied with my own sniffer but who doesn't have body issues. The theme of this series has a great message, even if the titles are horrendous. I suppose Butterface is a better moniker than Hatchet Face in Crybaby.
I loved the way the met through an impromptu Kiss Cam at a wedding and the way their relationship developed. The true message came through on what's on the inside that really counts rather than the outside. I think this theme is underutilized in not just romance, but media as a whole. I try to treat others with kindness regardless of what they look like. I always root for the underdog, weirdos, pariahs, and outsiders. I can always find myself in those different than the norm and Butterface helped show that in such a lovely way. The only part I didn't like was the miscommunication, but that unfortunately part of the plot. The book would have been finished immediately if they talked to each other honestly, eh? I love seeing the various Harbor City citizens popping up in the background like the Ice Knights players and their respective staff members. I hope to explore more in the series. I didn't like The Negotiator series, but I have a feeling her later books are better. As I said before, the title was cringe city but it's on the inside that counts!
I had been on a book hangover since Pachinko and I was putting books down left or right. My 3 ReadOrReject books were total stinkers. Because the books I brought to work weren't up to par, I resorted to ebooks on my phone during breaks. This was the book I chose and it was lovely. The title absolutely turned me off, but the content was great. I finally got what I've always wanted: an ugly heroine. Our protagonist had a giant honker and the book continuously showed how cruel the world can be to those less than perfect. I've always longed to read a book with where the love interest wasn't picture perfect and the man loved her despite her flaws. Gina was wonderful to root for and I can always find a little bit of myself in every Avery Flynn heroine. Her giant nose and self consciousness was very easy to relate to as a reader. I'm not dissatisfied with my own sniffer but who doesn't have body issues. The theme of this series has a great message, even if the titles are horrendous. I suppose Butterface is a better moniker than Hatchet Face in Crybaby.
I loved the way the met through an impromptu Kiss Cam at a wedding and the way their relationship developed. The true message came through on what's on the inside that really counts rather than the outside. I think this theme is underutilized in not just romance, but media as a whole. I try to treat others with kindness regardless of what they look like. I always root for the underdog, weirdos, pariahs, and outsiders. I can always find myself in those different than the norm and Butterface helped show that in such a lovely way. The only part I didn't like was the miscommunication, but that unfortunately part of the plot. The book would have been finished immediately if they talked to each other honestly, eh? I love seeing the various Harbor City citizens popping up in the background like the Ice Knights players and their respective staff members. I hope to explore more in the series. I didn't like The Negotiator series, but I have a feeling her later books are better. As I said before, the title was cringe city but it's on the inside that counts!
funny
hopeful
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
