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wilybooklover's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
I really enjoyed this one. In the best way possible, it reminded me of romcoms and contemporary romances from the early 2000s — there was a very intentional campy, chaotic vibe that I've really missed in a lot of recent releases. Sexy and funny in equal measure, too, just like a good romcom should be.
You won't like this if you don't like 'unlikeable' heroines. Reggie borders on mean quite a few times. However if, like me and this book's golden retriever hero, you like your heroines to resemble a comic book villainess, look no further.
I did think the conspiracy theorist plotline was a bit weird and tonally off-key from the rest of the book. But thankfully it didn't take up too much page-time.
You won't like this if you don't like 'unlikeable' heroines. Reggie borders on mean quite a few times. However if, like me and this book's golden retriever hero, you like your heroines to resemble a comic book villainess, look no further.
I did think the conspiracy theorist plotline was a bit weird and tonally off-key from the rest of the book. But thankfully it didn't take up too much page-time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Ableism, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Emotional abuse
one_more_sam's review
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
4.0
This is a really fun, if predictable, romantic comedy. At times, it was a bit campy but that contributed to the charm. I really enjoyed the development of both leads, but the supporting cast could have done with a bit more development in place of the blatant stereotyping.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
eicart_reads's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
I recommend this book when you're in the mood for a cute, fluffy, humorous, sexy romance. This is not a book that dives deep into social issues, or even the characters really. And sometimes that's just the kind of story you want!
Reggie is a badass astronaut in need of an image boost to help her chances of being selected for a moon mission. She's been single-mindedly striving for this, desperate to be the first woman who walks on the moon. Her people skills are lacking, and her emotional intelligence is rather non-existent. She begrudgingly offers to take part in a publicity stunt where she'll train an actor for his upcoming role.
Jon is the actor about to play an astronaut in a film that could win him an Oscar, catapulting him into stardom and giving him the gravitas he wants. He is super friendly and all heart - basically a big puppy, wanting to please, easily distracted, and always knocking into things.
These two are the ultimate grumpy/sunshine, and it's fun to see them get together!
I received an advanced ebook through Bonkers Romance book club, delivered via NetGalley.
Reggie is a badass astronaut in need of an image boost to help her chances of being selected for a moon mission. She's been single-mindedly striving for this, desperate to be the first woman who walks on the moon. Her people skills are lacking, and her emotional intelligence is rather non-existent. She begrudgingly offers to take part in a publicity stunt where she'll train an actor for his upcoming role.
Jon is the actor about to play an astronaut in a film that could win him an Oscar, catapulting him into stardom and giving him the gravitas he wants. He is super friendly and all heart - basically a big puppy, wanting to please, easily distracted, and always knocking into things.
These two are the ultimate grumpy/sunshine, and it's fun to see them get together!
I received an advanced ebook through Bonkers Romance book club, delivered via NetGalley.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Kidnapping
juli_powers's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence
hopecobblepotworld's review
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
3.0
Jen Comfort's first book, The Astronaut and The Actor, is so hit or miss for me. The premise of a Hollywood actor needing to be trained by a NASA Astronaut is genius. That's why I got the book. But the first half of the book dragged with prolonged slow advancement of the plot bogged down with not so graceful sexual tension.
Then, the back third of the book got interesting. There was actual action, the plot hit its stride. The characters were put into dynamic situations where they had to act, to look at the other person, to consider the outcome.
I wanted this book to be better. I see potential for this being an actual film. It just needs a front end adjustment.
Then, the back third of the book got interesting. There was actual action, the plot hit its stride. The characters were put into dynamic situations where they had to act, to look at the other person, to consider the outcome.
I wanted this book to be better. I see potential for this being an actual film. It just needs a front end adjustment.
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse, Cursing, and Sexual content
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