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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Fun plot, good writing, all the feelings. Just a bit less in-the-characters’-heads as her usual books
lighthearted
RECAP: After hiring Kate to pose as the reluctant author of a bestselling romance, Charlie finds their summer of staged appearances & interviews complicated by unexpected sparks and growing feelings that blur the line between fiction & reality.
REVIEW: I read A Winter in New York by this author almost 2 years ago & thoroughly enjoyed it - 4 stars! But this book just didn’t deliver, and I have to wonder if it’s because I found the premise to be a little too unrealistic? I mean, I understand ghostwriters and pen names, but the situation that Kate found herself in was borderline delusional. And I felt myself dwelling in how ridiculous the whole situation was, definitely taking me out of the story, instead of just enjoying it for the lighthearted romance it is.
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
We meet Kate as she is trying to restart her acting career after her recent divorce. She sends a letter to her old agent, and his son writes back about meeting for a possible position. Charlie has taken over his dad's talent agency after his death, and he is trying to find his place in the agency world. Charlie offers Kate a unique opportunity to 'play' the author of a book planning to be published under a fake name since the original author does not want their name attached. She needs to create a new persona and social media presence. She has to go to interviews and sell the book to the best of her abilities. She loves reading and loves the book, so she accepts the job!
The drama that ensues afterwards is very entertaining and kept me on my toes. Kate's sister and brother-in-law were wonderful characters. I loved the bond between the sisters and how they were ride or die for one another. Kate and Charlie's relationship started with an 'instalove/connection,' but they did build their emotional connection before moving forward with the romantic aspect, which was nice.
There was humor, community, heartbreak, and hope all woven together in this novel!
We meet Kate as she is trying to restart her acting career after her recent divorce. She sends a letter to her old agent, and his son writes back about meeting for a possible position. Charlie has taken over his dad's talent agency after his death, and he is trying to find his place in the agency world. Charlie offers Kate a unique opportunity to 'play' the author of a book planning to be published under a fake name since the original author does not want their name attached. She needs to create a new persona and social media presence. She has to go to interviews and sell the book to the best of her abilities. She loves reading and loves the book, so she accepts the job!
The drama that ensues afterwards is very entertaining and kept me on my toes. Kate's sister and brother-in-law were wonderful characters. I loved the bond between the sisters and how they were ride or die for one another. Kate and Charlie's relationship started with an 'instalove/connection,' but they did build their emotional connection before moving forward with the romantic aspect, which was nice.
There was humor, community, heartbreak, and hope all woven together in this novel!