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jessicabkbc8443's review
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
ec007's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
cobaltbookshelf's review
3.0
This was a quick and easy romantic read! The characters were believable and likeable. Overall a nice, quick, lighthearted read!
ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
eminireader's review against another edition
3.0
A tech business world childhood rivals to lovers dual POV that was overall, likable. The MMC was sort of a cringe douchey tech bro in the beginning (see: referring to oneself as a "wolf") and I truly don't know how that was completely absent by the end, chalk it up to that character growth I suppose. I felt there were a few elements that were thrown in and were never expanded on and ultimately did not seem all that pivotal to the plot itself. The story never wholly captured me. There were a few too many stereotypes and cliches that pulled me from totally falling into it. You are rewarded with a few funny scenes and running jokes that kept me entertained and rivals to lovers is easily a favorite trope of mine so that kept me invested.
Both narrators were new to me and I did enjoy their narration and the quality of the audiobook.
Thanks to NetGalley and RB Media for the audiobook copy.
Both narrators were new to me and I did enjoy their narration and the quality of the audiobook.
Thanks to NetGalley and RB Media for the audiobook copy.
megnicgeo's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
atvreads's review
3.0
Cara Tanamachi is back with THE TAKEOVER where childhood academic rivals meet once again in an ultimate showdown where it's homegrown tech startup versus a corporate giant.
Nani makes a forlorn wish on her 30th birthday: I want a soulmate. What she gets instead is her high school nemesis, Jae. But this time, he's not after the state tennis title or Valedictorian, he's after Nani's business, and maybe, possibly her heart, too?
Nani makes a forlorn wish on her 30th birthday: I want a soulmate. What she gets instead is her high school nemesis, Jae. But this time, he's not after the state tennis title or Valedictorian, he's after Nani's business, and maybe, possibly her heart, too?
nesita's review against another edition
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
rnewk's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
allhdvm's review
4.0
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The interplay between the FMC & MMC was excellent, though the whole book felt like it was set in high school with the amount of banter and insults that were thrown around. It became repetitive when discussing the hall monitor and valedictorian aspects of the 2 MC’s. Neither MC seemed to have grown or changed much since high school, resulting in a book that felt more YA/NA than Adult. A lot of interesting family dynamics were at play in the book. Sibling relationships received much attention, but the desires of the parents were often a key focus for the MC.
I enjoyed the multicultural and disability representation, which makes sense in a city like Chicago. The side characters made the whole book, and I too left the book feeling like Toggle was part of my family.
Much appreciation to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
The interplay between the FMC & MMC was excellent, though the whole book felt like it was set in high school with the amount of banter and insults that were thrown around. It became repetitive when discussing the hall monitor and valedictorian aspects of the 2 MC’s. Neither MC seemed to have grown or changed much since high school, resulting in a book that felt more YA/NA than Adult. A lot of interesting family dynamics were at play in the book. Sibling relationships received much attention, but the desires of the parents were often a key focus for the MC.
I enjoyed the multicultural and disability representation, which makes sense in a city like Chicago. The side characters made the whole book, and I too left the book feeling like Toggle was part of my family.
Much appreciation to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC. All opinions are my own.