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jenkneebee's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Vomit and Violence
Minor: Animal cruelty and Car accident
co_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The Tourist Attraction was recommended on a podcast as a true romantic comedy - the reviewer talked about how funny that found it and that they were laughing out loud. I was really excited about it!
This book was enjoyable and the plot idea was fantastic but several things kept me from loving it. First, the hero of the book almost immediately takes to calling the protagonist "Zoey Bear" and uses it repeatedly. If any man tried that with me that would be the end of any interest I might have had in him. Each time it was used (and it was used a LOT) I was immediately pulled out of the story. There were also a few too many instances of men punching each other over stupid things. I found that really distracting as well.
However, I still somehow came to care about the characters and was invested in how their relationship came together. I cared about them and wanted them to be happy. So, if the premise sounds intriguing and the concept of cute nicknames doesn't annoy you, this will probably be a very good fit for you!
This book was enjoyable and the plot idea was fantastic but several things kept me from loving it. First, the hero of the book almost immediately takes to calling the protagonist "Zoey Bear" and uses it repeatedly. If any man tried that with me that would be the end of any interest I might have had in him. Each time it was used (and it was used a LOT) I was immediately pulled out of the story. There were also a few too many instances of men punching each other over stupid things. I found that really distracting as well.
However, I still somehow came to care about the characters and was invested in how their relationship came together. I cared about them and wanted them to be happy. So, if the premise sounds intriguing and the concept of cute nicknames doesn't annoy you, this will probably be a very good fit for you!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Vomit
Minor: Animal cruelty, Car accident, and Drug use
One (long) scene on boat involves many people getting seasick,meganpbennett's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Zoey is on her dream vacation to Moose Springs, Alaska, home to a resort that caters to the uber-wealthy and a town that dislikes the tourists. Graham works at the Tourist Trap, a bar that attracts every tourist from the resort. He hates the tourists, except maybe Lana. And this new tourist, Zoey, who's at the resort because she's Lana's friend. But he promised himself when he opened the bar: "no tourists, locals only."
It's a mostly read, with wonderful depictions of Alaska, and a lot of tourist vs townie.
It's a mostly read, with wonderful depictions of Alaska, and a lot of tourist vs townie.
Content Warnings
Minor: Vomit
Ulysses attacks and serious injures a tourist and Easton has to track him so they can trank and relocate him, It's a very emotional chapter.
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