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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
This was a pretty average rom-com type book. The set up is that two coworkers hate each other at first but then they actually find out that they are in love with each other. The writing was engaging and funny (sometimes the author had a charming and creative way in describing the characters' features which I enjoyed) but other than that it was pretty forgettable. There wasn't much in the way of conflict throughout the book which lowered the tension, and the main characters figured out that they liked each other very quickly, so there wasn't much going on there either.
The author also seemed very against "nice guys", but not like a fake nice guy fedora type, like she actually hates men who are nice, which seemed a little strange. I know that's a rom-com trope, as nice guys are supposed to be boring, but the two main characters went on and on about it a few too many times. Same was true for short men - the main character kept using height as a proxy for whether a man was good or not, making disparaging comments about her ex who was 5'6'' with a "fragile, boy-sized spine," or and constantly emphasizing the height difference between the two main characters (5'0'' and 6'5'') as a good and special thing. Just seemed a little lazy, because it's better to distinguish the main guy character as being attractive and better than other guys for reasons other than just being a lot taller than the main character's exes.
The author also seemed very against "nice guys", but not like a fake nice guy fedora type, like she actually hates men who are nice, which seemed a little strange. I know that's a rom-com trope, as nice guys are supposed to be boring, but the two main characters went on and on about it a few too many times. Same was true for short men - the main character kept using height as a proxy for whether a man was good or not, making disparaging comments about her ex who was 5'6'' with a "fragile, boy-sized spine," or and constantly emphasizing the height difference between the two main characters (5'0'' and 6'5'') as a good and special thing. Just seemed a little lazy, because it's better to distinguish the main guy character as being attractive and better than other guys for reasons other than just being a lot taller than the main character's exes.
Me he llevado una grata sorpresa al leer este libro, y no es es que me esperara nada malo sino que pensaba que iba a ser más de lo mismo.
Una de las cosas que más me han gustado y que creo que está mejor llevada, es la forma en la que se desarrolla la relación de los personajes, empezando por una pura atracción física para luego ser algo más a medida que se dan la oportunidad de conocerse. Los personajes, además, no son perfectos, y eso es otro punto a su favor. Creo que es la primera vez en la que veo a un personaje masculino admitir sus sentimientos antes que el femenino y eso le da algo de frescura. Es bonito leer cómo es él quien hace todo lo posible por enamorarla.
Por contra, he de decir que el cliché de enemigos a amantes no funciona del todo, básicamente porque los tira y afloja que tienen Lucy y Josh tienen una alta carga de tensión sexual, pero no odio. Y desde el principio se ve que él está coladito por ella. Para mí no llega a funcionar del todo y me hubiera gustado que esa parte hubiera estado más currada.
Por lo demás, una novela absolutamente adictiva que leí en 24 horas y que te deja con una sonrisa.
Una de las cosas que más me han gustado y que creo que está mejor llevada, es la forma en la que se desarrolla la relación de los personajes, empezando por una pura atracción física para luego ser algo más a medida que se dan la oportunidad de conocerse. Los personajes, además, no son perfectos, y eso es otro punto a su favor. Creo que es la primera vez en la que veo a un personaje masculino admitir sus sentimientos antes que el femenino y eso le da algo de frescura. Es bonito leer cómo es él quien hace todo lo posible por enamorarla.
Por contra, he de decir que el cliché de enemigos a amantes no funciona del todo, básicamente porque los tira y afloja que tienen Lucy y Josh tienen una alta carga de tensión sexual, pero no odio. Y desde el principio se ve que él está coladito por ella. Para mí no llega a funcionar del todo y me hubiera gustado que esa parte hubiera estado más currada.
Por lo demás, una novela absolutamente adictiva que leí en 24 horas y que te deja con una sonrisa.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
3 stars. first book of 2022!!! pretty cliché enemies to lovers novel, overall I thought it was kinda bland. there’s definitely cute moments and I commend Sally Thorne for her ability to write lovable, easy-to-root-for characters, but if you’re looking for an outstanding romance novel with depth and spontaneity, this isn’t the one to read.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5/5
Definitely enjoyed it but there was just something missing for me. But I do love a good enemies to lovers office romance.
Definitely enjoyed it but there was just something missing for me. But I do love a good enemies to lovers office romance.