Scan barcode
njreader's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
myreadsjournal's review
4.0
This was such adorable and sweet read! 🥰
Imogen (Mo) is a 17 y.o who loves love and all the beautiful things love brings. Not only she loves love, Imogen has a very special talent: she's able to see love. Well, more specifically, she's able to see people's auras and its beautiful colours which tell her whether the person is in love or is going through a heartbreak.
Even though Mo herself has never been in love, love is something she really wants to experience herself.
But to the outside world, she is very much in love and in a very happy relationship with her boyfriend, August, who she's been dating for the past year. The thing is... she's very much in a fake relationship with August. Oh, he exists. August Tate is a boy whom Mo met 2 years ago, who lives far away and whose path would never cross with Mo's. So, of course, he's the perfect candidate for a fake relationship.
The thing is, Mo has this huge crush on Ren since forever, and when she learns he's been dumped, she decides to break things off with August as well. Ren is her one and only chance to find love.
What Mo doesn't expect is August, a very much real-life version August, showing up in her town, at her workplace, asking why did she break up with him. Wait, what?? He knew? He knows??
This book is all about love and it was such cute and light read. Despite what Mo did, I feel she's quite mature for a 17 y.o, and the side characters played such important role in this book and in Mo's journey (I love her best friend so much!). Also, the adult characters were so comforting ❤️
The Broken Hearts Club is a perfect Sunday afternoon read. The pace is great, the characters' development is amazing and the story is adorable.
Thank you so much NetGalley and Susan Bishop Crispell for the ARC of this book! 🩵
Imogen (Mo) is a 17 y.o who loves love and all the beautiful things love brings. Not only she loves love, Imogen has a very special talent: she's able to see love. Well, more specifically, she's able to see people's auras and its beautiful colours which tell her whether the person is in love or is going through a heartbreak.
Even though Mo herself has never been in love, love is something she really wants to experience herself.
But to the outside world, she is very much in love and in a very happy relationship with her boyfriend, August, who she's been dating for the past year. The thing is... she's very much in a fake relationship with August. Oh, he exists. August Tate is a boy whom Mo met 2 years ago, who lives far away and whose path would never cross with Mo's. So, of course, he's the perfect candidate for a fake relationship.
The thing is, Mo has this huge crush on Ren since forever, and when she learns he's been dumped, she decides to break things off with August as well. Ren is her one and only chance to find love.
What Mo doesn't expect is August, a very much real-life version August, showing up in her town, at her workplace, asking why did she break up with him. Wait, what?? He knew? He knows??
This book is all about love and it was such cute and light read. Despite what Mo did, I feel she's quite mature for a 17 y.o, and the side characters played such important role in this book and in Mo's journey (I love her best friend so much!). Also, the adult characters were so comforting ❤️
The Broken Hearts Club is a perfect Sunday afternoon read. The pace is great, the characters' development is amazing and the story is adorable.
Thank you so much NetGalley and Susan Bishop Crispell for the ARC of this book! 🩵
ohmygoth's review
4.0
I enjoyed this book a lot. It was a lovely YA story that moved quickly and kept my attention. I do wish there had been more talk about Mo's magic because that would've added more to the overall story in my opinion. There were also things that I, as an adult, wouldn't do, but if I were a 17-year-old girl, I easily would've made those choices.
I understood and empathized with Mo about her reasons for creating a fake relationship, I can imagine it being so difficult to have a mother who's a matchmaker, having magic that allows you to see people's emotions, and people being kind of afraid of you.
I wanted to read more about the magic, the revelations about Mo's parents and their relationship, and the woman who's had a hard time finding a match.
I would totally read this again.
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.
I understood and empathized with Mo about her reasons for creating a fake relationship, I can imagine it being so difficult to have a mother who's a matchmaker, having magic that allows you to see people's emotions, and people being kind of afraid of you.
I wanted to read more about the magic, the revelations about Mo's parents and their relationship, and the woman who's had a hard time finding a match.
I would totally read this again.
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.
mirandaria's review
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
nataliesboooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
flickerofinsanity's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lydiasutton's review
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
Cute young adult romance, no spice so perfect for teen girls. Characters were quite insightful for their age. An easy read.
dbunk's review
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
karinakawana's review
3.0
This book was so cute!! At first i almost stopped and DNF’d BUT once it started to get to the plot it sped up I loved it!! I love how she can see love and heartbreak as colors!! So creative and such a cute romcom book!!
smalltownbookmom's review
4.0
3.5 rounded up.
A heartfelt YA romance involving fake dating, family secrets, a love triangle and a teen passionate about photography and sick of trying to defend her lack of a love life in the shadow of her famous matchmaking mother. This was good on audio and perfect for fans of books like Picture perfect boyfriend or Tilly in technicolor with just a touch of magical realism. Would definitely read more by this author!
A heartfelt YA romance involving fake dating, family secrets, a love triangle and a teen passionate about photography and sick of trying to defend her lack of a love life in the shadow of her famous matchmaking mother. This was good on audio and perfect for fans of books like Picture perfect boyfriend or Tilly in technicolor with just a touch of magical realism. Would definitely read more by this author!