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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
I felt pretty neutral about this book. I didn't love it, and I didn't hate it. The story was pretty solid, and the characters were well developed, and they learned from their mistakes. Evie was a bit annoying at times, but she also had good reasons to be the way that she was. Her grandma frustrated me a bit, but other than that, this story was pretty good. I don't regret reading it, but I wouldn't be eager to read it again.
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
thank god for evie’s character development but i don’t think forgiving someone who backstabbed you and sold you out twice should be that easy
lighthearted
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:
Yes
"And I swear it wasn’t supposed to be a real kiss. We were just supposed to pretend to kiss so that the photographer wouldn’t see our faces and move on."
Hard to break it to you sweetie but you fell hard.
Hard to break it to you sweetie but you fell hard.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
fast-paced
Now That I've Found You was a quick lighthearted read. While it was easy to read I found it quite simplistic in both theme and execution. Despite being marketed as a romance, there was only a suggestion of it occurring within the book. The story instead follows the character growth of Evie who I honestly did not like very much at all. The characterisation of most of the people made me feel like I was watching a Disney show or reading a Wattpad story. However, since the book is aimed for a younger audience I can overlook this aspect. The plot was a bit unexpected and it held my interest well but the ending was unsatisfying. Overall this book was a little meh, not terrible but not noteworthy either.
4.5* My heart loved this book so much.
From the wonderful, messy characters to their equally wonderful and messy relationships to the NYC setting to the discussions surrounding fame, race, family, passion, friendships and the pressure to know who you are and what you want from life, there wasn't a thing I'd change.
The countless swoon worthy movie moments (this would make the BEST movie) made my heart very happy and I adored the easy flow Kristina Forest has to her writing. I instantly fell for the characters she created and was easily pulled into their story. I couldn't and wouldn't put it down.
This was definitely a standout 2020 contemporary read for me. It was simply a joy from start to finish. I can't wait to read more from Forest asap.
From the wonderful, messy characters to their equally wonderful and messy relationships to the NYC setting to the discussions surrounding fame, race, family, passion, friendships and the pressure to know who you are and what you want from life, there wasn't a thing I'd change.
The countless swoon worthy movie moments (this would make the BEST movie) made my heart very happy and I adored the easy flow Kristina Forest has to her writing. I instantly fell for the characters she created and was easily pulled into their story. I couldn't and wouldn't put it down.
This was definitely a standout 2020 contemporary read for me. It was simply a joy from start to finish. I can't wait to read more from Forest asap.