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marisabailey's review against another edition
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
3.5
nats_bookventures's review against another edition
4.0
This book, so much to unpack and I don’t want to write a book about this review
laura_corsi's review against another edition
3.0
What a fun rom-com! Funny, cute, silly--all the good feels. If you need a break from the horribleness check out this alternate reality 2020 where the pandemic never occurred!
booklady_katie's review against another edition
5.0
Sometimes, I’m in the mood for a sweeping love story or a romcom fully focused on the two main characters. But, I absolutely ADORED that this one wasn’t just a love story between guy and girl. It was also about love between friends, family, and even learning to truly love & accept yourself. This book carries so much depth. When a book moves you to tears, you know it’s an excellent story that will stick with you for a very long time. I could relate to the main female character Minnie in that for much of her life, she struggles with self-worth & really just finding her place in this world. I’ve come a long way in more recent years, but it’s still something I’m working on. So this just definitely hit home with me, and I found myself wanting to reach through the pages & give Minnie a big hug..for the both of us. Her best friend Leila is also a wonderful character..everyone should have a friend like her.
Another thing that this author did really well in this book was talk about the hard things: The main male character Quinn’s mom suffers from crippling anxiety, and her experiences were so accurately & sensitively described, in my opinion. The author also normalizes therapy!! Mental health is so vitally important, and this in and of itself resonated with me as well, as I am FINALLY going to be receiving therapy/counseling for the first time since my college years.
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Bottom line: Read this book! I have a feeling you won’t be disappointed! A super easy 5-star rating for me!
Another thing that this author did really well in this book was talk about the hard things: The main male character Quinn’s mom suffers from crippling anxiety, and her experiences were so accurately & sensitively described, in my opinion. The author also normalizes therapy!! Mental health is so vitally important, and this in and of itself resonated with me as well, as I am FINALLY going to be receiving therapy/counseling for the first time since my college years.
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Bottom line: Read this book! I have a feeling you won’t be disappointed! A super easy 5-star rating for me!
rissi_jo's review against another edition
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kayexplores's review against another edition
1.0
I am no longer interested in books about helpless women being saved by perfect men.
butterreadsbooks's review against another edition
3.0
I liked it enough to finish reading it. But they only talked in person like 6 times and didn’t talk outside of that really? I feel like it was insta love. I also didn’t see the chemistry. It was awkward to read their interactions sometimes. And the main character is kind of annoying.
alayna017's review against another edition
5.0
This was such a well-done British romance. It was a slow burn that I loved! I appreciated the slow buildup of the relationship between these two people born on the same New Years Day.
Minnie is carrying so much negativity that it makes me feel like she’s given up. Even though it looks at first like Quinn has it all, he’s got issues of his own.
I loved the NYE flashbacks that showed Quinn and Minnie were this close so many times to crossing paths. It seemed to have happened at just the right time to get their relationship started.
Bonus relationship was their moms reconnecting after 30 years and being what each of them needed.
Great book, I loved it!
Minnie is carrying so much negativity that it makes me feel like she’s given up. Even though it looks at first like Quinn has it all, he’s got issues of his own.
I loved the NYE flashbacks that showed Quinn and Minnie were this close so many times to crossing paths. It seemed to have happened at just the right time to get their relationship started.
Bonus relationship was their moms reconnecting after 30 years and being what each of them needed.
Great book, I loved it!
evarano's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 ⭐️
Refreshing and sweet romance!
Minnie has bad luck, to put it simply. It all began 30 years ago when the infamous Quinn Hamilton stole her lucky name. When Minnie and Quinn happen to meet at a New Years Eve party, the night before their birthday, they have an unexpected connection. Throughout the coming year, Minnie and Quinn reflect on their past New Years while both on a journey of growth. Somehow, they keep running into each other, constantly wondering if maybe the lucky part is them being together.
I really loved this book. The story was sweet, light, funny and heartbreaking all at the same time. The writing was fantastic, kept me engaged and interested from the beginning. The author succeeded at showing the characters in a really authentic and realistic way. They were likeable and I was always rooting for them, but at the same time they showed their flaws and had to work through them. The only character I really struggled with was Connie, Minnie's mom. Like the other characters, she really went on a journey, which I can appreciate, but it wasn't always easy to read. My only complains would be that the story did move very slowly, and you often don't know where it's heading, however, I wanted to know and didn't mind sticking it out because I really enjoyed the book. But, the big finish really does happen at the very, very end. Lastly, everything about Minnie and Quinn is very coincidental, like oh of course they would happen to meet there, but again, I enjoyed it! It was fun to put the pieces together and follow them on their journey together and a part. Like other reviews had stated, I'm not too sure how to characterize this book, it has a little bit of everything and that's what made it great. Really enjoyable read!
Refreshing and sweet romance!
Minnie has bad luck, to put it simply. It all began 30 years ago when the infamous Quinn Hamilton stole her lucky name. When Minnie and Quinn happen to meet at a New Years Eve party, the night before their birthday, they have an unexpected connection. Throughout the coming year, Minnie and Quinn reflect on their past New Years while both on a journey of growth. Somehow, they keep running into each other, constantly wondering if maybe the lucky part is them being together.
I really loved this book. The story was sweet, light, funny and heartbreaking all at the same time. The writing was fantastic, kept me engaged and interested from the beginning. The author succeeded at showing the characters in a really authentic and realistic way. They were likeable and I was always rooting for them, but at the same time they showed their flaws and had to work through them. The only character I really struggled with was Connie, Minnie's mom. Like the other characters, she really went on a journey, which I can appreciate, but it wasn't always easy to read. My only complains would be that the story did move very slowly, and you often don't know where it's heading, however, I wanted to know and didn't mind sticking it out because I really enjoyed the book. But, the big finish really does happen at the very, very end. Lastly, everything about Minnie and Quinn is very coincidental, like oh of course they would happen to meet there, but again, I enjoyed it! It was fun to put the pieces together and follow them on their journey together and a part. Like other reviews had stated, I'm not too sure how to characterize this book, it has a little bit of everything and that's what made it great. Really enjoyable read!