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A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy, Sierra Simone

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legalplanner's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone hit this one out of the park to me. I was apprehensive going into this one because of so many people talking down on it in Facebook groups and Instagram. I'm so glad I tuned them out to enjoy Bee and Nolan's story.

Things I loved:
  • Body positive (complaining about things not possibly fitting isn't knocking body positivity down.)
I found Bee to be a great lead character and she was realistic to someone who struggles with body image. I think that what she was experiencing are things I deal with on a daily basis and that felt welcoming.
  • Supportive Parents
Bee's parents are so supportive of her and not necessarily afraid to say that she's an entertainer. I think its wonderful that her moms love her so unconditionally and aren't worried about what makes her happy.
  • Bi-Pride
Come on how often do we get to see two leads who are both Bisexual talking about it positively and not necessarily in a way that is fetishized.
  • Small town hallmark feel
Who doesn't love a hallmark movie? We all enjoy them even if it's in secret. I loved the homey yet steamy feel of this.

Things that weren't so great
  • The intro by Bee's boss
It left me wanting his perspective more than Bee and Nolan. So Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, when do we get Uncle Ray Ray's side?
  • The lack of communication between Nolan and Bee at times
They literally avoid talking to each other like nervous nancy's and it was very frustrating to see them avoid each other.
  • Double standards toward women
Why is it 2023 and we're still putting women down who are in the adult industry but we praise men. So very frustrating and I'm glad that they covered it in this novel.

I'm a huge fan of Julie Murphy and this just solidified me continuing to read her books. I gave this 4.75 because of the intro and epilogue, I know nit picky, sue me.
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katmahalia's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing fast-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

4.0

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