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natashaleighton_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A swoon-worthy, Rockstar romance brimming with humour, and an endearingly quirky cast of characters that I absolutely adored!
Things aren’t going so well for protagonist, Clementine “Clemmie” Monroe. After splitting from her cheating ex (who also stole her cat), Clemmie finds herself not only fired from her dream job; but on the verge of losing her flat too.
So, when her sisters show up to get drunk, and suggest casting the breakup spell they invented as teens Clemmie reluctantly agrees. But somehow, their “spell” seems to be working.
Now Clemmie’s got a cushy new job babysitting a famous (and very off-limits) rockstar. There’s only one small catch. Clemmie’s scorchingly hot, one night stand mystery man (who she hasn’t been able to stop thinking about) was none other than her new charge, Theo Elliot…
This was such a fun and deliciously cute romance! Clemmie was an adorable and easy to love protagonist whose past experiences with tabloids (thanks to her rockstar dad) highlight the toxicity and double standards of the media. And how harmful their (often manipulated) narratives can be on people’s mental health.
Theo Elliot, our rockstar and love interest was an incredible character to delve into as well. Juggling fame and the pressures of public perception, he comes off as a very compassionate but emotionally guarded at first. However, it doesn’t take long for his flirty golden retriever energy to emerge and, along with his unequivocal support of Clemmie, have me cheering him on.
Their chemistry was sizzlingly swoon-worthy in the best way, but I admit it was the bond between Clemmie, her sisters (and their mums) that really captured my heart. Unshakeable to its very core, I loved just how ride or die they were and saw soo much of my own sisters and our love for each other in each of them.
Despite the magic spell, there isn’t really anything supernatural about this so do bear in mind if you’re looking for something more fantasy based. We are left to decide whether it was magic helping Clemmie or a just placebo effect which I liked and think it would be cool to explore further in a sequel or spin off (I’d especially love a spinoff with Clemmie’s sister Serena.)
Overall, a heartwarmingly funny and unputdownable read that you should definitely consider reading this summer.
Also, a huge thank you to Simon & Schuster UK and Random Things Tours for the proof.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Sexism
anapsc's review against another edition
funny
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
gabi_tron's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Grief, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
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