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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
Cute, light read.
I just wish forgiveness wasn't pushed.
I just wish forgiveness wasn't pushed.
After binging eight historical romances, followed by two steamy just okay books, I was looking for something cutesy. And I definitely got that in this book. This book has been on my radar for a while, and I'm so happy I finally got to it. I'm a sucker for books with stong grandmother relationships. So I was sucked into this story right away. I absolutely loved Evie's grandma, and the story of her marring the same man multiple times. I found the rest of plot entertaining and loved Evie and Milo's wild goose chase. Evie wasn't my favorite character ever, but I definitely think she grew throughout the story. I really adored Milo throughout the whole book. This was the first book I've read from this author, but it wond be the last.
emotional
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The main character was so dislikable for the majority of the book and it made it hard to read in the beginning. She was selfish, self-centered, and rude. She had a lot of abandonment issues and trauma, but she wore that around like an excuse for her actions.
That being said, the book was worth the read for the last 100 pages.
That being said, the book was worth the read for the last 100 pages.
I was really excited for [b:Now That I've Found You|54017885|Now That I've Found You|Kristina Forest|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1597698041l/54017885._SY75_.jpg|71198887]. It has great BIPOC representation, the concept sounded fun, and the romance looked super cute. Unfortunately, it only delivered on one of those aspects. The representation was great and I really didn’t hate the novel, but it definitely missed the mark.
I read this book as a part of my book club, and the one thing that everyone unanimously agreed on was that Evie was really annoying. There were no actual stakes to her conflicts. Her entire “fall from fame” (AKA the inciting conflict) was so poorly dealt with. And while that was part of the point of the exposition, it also didn’t really contrast to the ending at all. There was a lot of hinting at character growth, but the author simply did not follow through. This happened multiple times throughout with Evie’s characterization.
[a:Kristina Forest|17233883|Kristina Forest|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1517901687p2/17233883.jpg] also did not truly show the flaws in Evie’s grandmother. She mentions so many times throughout the novel that Gigi isn’t perfect, and goes on to make Evie’s acceptance of it part of the resolution, but she doesn’t ever actually address it very well. Again, an introduction of good concepts, but no follow-through.
Every plot point was also extremely obvious. The romance, the friendships, her thoughtless decisions and consequences, etc. Nothing about this book really made me go “wow!” I will say, the representation was pretty good and blended seamlessly into the characters’ identities, without it making it the entire focus of the novel. The one other thing I have to give props to is the pacing. It went by super quickly and I was able to read it at a relatively steady rate.
Overall, [b:Now That I've Found You|54017885|Now That I've Found You|Kristina Forest|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1597698041l/54017885._SY75_.jpg|71198887] is easy to get through, but didn’t have the substance to step it up and make it a better read.
I read this book as a part of my book club, and the one thing that everyone unanimously agreed on was that Evie was really annoying. There were no actual stakes to her conflicts. Her entire “fall from fame” (AKA the inciting conflict) was so poorly dealt with. And while that was part of the point of the exposition, it also didn’t really contrast to the ending at all. There was a lot of hinting at character growth, but the author simply did not follow through. This happened multiple times throughout with Evie’s characterization.
[a:Kristina Forest|17233883|Kristina Forest|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1517901687p2/17233883.jpg] also did not truly show the flaws in Evie’s grandmother. She mentions so many times throughout the novel that Gigi isn’t perfect, and goes on to make Evie’s acceptance of it part of the resolution, but she doesn’t ever actually address it very well. Again, an introduction of good concepts, but no follow-through.
Every plot point was also extremely obvious. The romance, the friendships, her thoughtless decisions and consequences, etc. Nothing about this book really made me go “wow!” I will say, the representation was pretty good and blended seamlessly into the characters’ identities, without it making it the entire focus of the novel. The one other thing I have to give props to is the pacing. It went by super quickly and I was able to read it at a relatively steady rate.
Overall, [b:Now That I've Found You|54017885|Now That I've Found You|Kristina Forest|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1597698041l/54017885._SY75_.jpg|71198887] is easy to get through, but didn’t have the substance to step it up and make it a better read.
An enjoyable romcom.
Evie's posed to be the next it girl when she gets some bad PR so she rubs off to NYC to see her grandmother who use to also be an actress. I very much did not care for Evie’s “best friend” here. But did enjoy her relationship with Milo. There's definitely some mess here but it's to be expected in a coming of age novel like this one!
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
my go to YA queen kristina forest stuns in new (old) selfie (book)
Now That I’ve Found You by Kristina Forest is a compulsively-readable, action-packed young adult novel set in New York City. This book focuses on chasing dreams, honoring family legacy, and learning to let others in, especially after a betrayal. Readers will enjoy meeting the memorable, diverse cast of characters and the front-row view of life as a new celebrity in show business. Most importantly, however, this book explores what happens when we allow other dictate our self-value, and how we can regain control of our worth and what matters most to us. I would recommend this contemporary YA to movie lovers looking for a fun, engaging escapist read.
Read my full review on my blog.
Read my full review on my blog.