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d_ts613's review against another edition
funny
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? N/A
3.75
joghansah's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
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
I found the beginning annoying(the tit-for-tat, in the beginning, was not cute). The characters to be entertaining. The nonsense around the end is why I rate it a 3.5/5 instead of a 4.
netherfield's review against another edition
4.0
the whole chatty girl/sunshine thing made me cringe but i still loooooved sophie and gabriel (although i DID hate gabriel when they fought i mean..... he was VERY out of it lmao)
ps i love love love love love jax
ps i love love love love love jax
molly_p_w's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
amyrezende's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
mycatismybookmark's review against another edition
3.0
Great opposites attract romance. I love the banter between Gabriel and Sophie, especially when they meet for the first time on the flight to London. Fun surprises with just the right dashes of drama peppered throughout that gives the story great flow. The growth and emotional journeys of Gabriel and Sophie are fantastic. I can't wait to see more of them in the VIP series.
oatylime's review against another edition
So boring, I did not even make it to the smut.
I would never want to do social media management for a popular band. (Is social media manager the new “advertising firm” job for romcoms?) I can see the fantasy in being friends/coworkers with members of a very famous boy band, but if you’ve ever met a dancer/musician, it would not be your fantasy.
I would never want to do social media management for a popular band. (Is social media manager the new “advertising firm” job for romcoms?) I can see the fantasy in being friends/coworkers with members of a very famous boy band, but if you’ve ever met a dancer/musician, it would not be your fantasy.
readfrenzy's review against another edition
5.0
I just finished Managed and I swear I want to start over and read it again. It exceeded my expectations on every level. With a clever story, witty dialog, and winsome characters, I had a perma-smile on my face the entire time I was reading. I have the stretch marks on my cheeks as proof.
This is a fresh perspective on the rock star romance trope. You do have your typical wildly popular rock band; however, the focus is on their uptight manager instead of the band members.
Oh how I loved Gabriel “Sunshine” “Scottie” Scott from his first steely glare. The Brit radiates power, and his intimidating aura is quite effective in scaring away strangers, business associates, and friends alike. Little does he know that a certain bubbly airplane seatmate is immune to his frosty attitude. Sophie “Chatty Girl” Darling is Gabriel’s opposite: carefree and extremely sociable. It’s a match made in fictional romance heaven.
Delayed gratification, folks. Look it up. It’s a beautiful thing, and this book is a case study in it. Kristen Callihan masterfully constructs an unlikely friendship between Sophie and Gabriel, then takes that bond and builds layer upon layer of intense attraction between them, which they both try to suppress. The anticipation just about killed me, but it hurt so good.
Everything about this couple appealed to me, from their constant witty bickering to their mutual nurturing. Sophie is extremely intuitive. She reads prickly Gabriel in a way that nobody else can. Their relationship is pure fun from beginning to end.
When I read the blurb, I had visions of Gabriel’s “proposal” being of a sexual nature. I won’t spoil anything, but I will say it’s not at all what I was expecting. I love being surprised.
I’m giving a virtual big bear hug to each man in the band and every person on their management team. Their loyalty and camaraderie are amazing. Managed is the second standalone in the VIP series about the band, and my favorite book so far. It is the whole package: funny, charming, touching, and steamy. It needs to come with a book hangover warning.
Recommended for fans of:
Rock stars
Tour buses
Socially constipated heroes
This is a fresh perspective on the rock star romance trope. You do have your typical wildly popular rock band; however, the focus is on their uptight manager instead of the band members.
Oh how I loved Gabriel “Sunshine” “Scottie” Scott from his first steely glare. The Brit radiates power, and his intimidating aura is quite effective in scaring away strangers, business associates, and friends alike. Little does he know that a certain bubbly airplane seatmate is immune to his frosty attitude. Sophie “Chatty Girl” Darling is Gabriel’s opposite: carefree and extremely sociable. It’s a match made in fictional romance heaven.
Delayed gratification, folks. Look it up. It’s a beautiful thing, and this book is a case study in it. Kristen Callihan masterfully constructs an unlikely friendship between Sophie and Gabriel, then takes that bond and builds layer upon layer of intense attraction between them, which they both try to suppress. The anticipation just about killed me, but it hurt so good.
Everything about this couple appealed to me, from their constant witty bickering to their mutual nurturing. Sophie is extremely intuitive. She reads prickly Gabriel in a way that nobody else can. Their relationship is pure fun from beginning to end.
When I read the blurb, I had visions of Gabriel’s “proposal” being of a sexual nature. I won’t spoil anything, but I will say it’s not at all what I was expecting. I love being surprised.
I’m giving a virtual big bear hug to each man in the band and every person on their management team. Their loyalty and camaraderie are amazing. Managed is the second standalone in the VIP series about the band, and my favorite book so far. It is the whole package: funny, charming, touching, and steamy. It needs to come with a book hangover warning.
Recommended for fans of:
Rock stars
Tour buses
Socially constipated heroes