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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
3.5/5 ⭐
.5/5 🌶️
Cute sophomore read! This was a unique setting for an enemies to lovers plot. The simulation narrative was fun and I guess a lot less predictable than I anticipated. It was also a creative forced proximity scenario that didn't bring the ending we expected!
Overall, I enjoyed watching their friendship grow but feels we skipped a bit of depth in them falling for each other. I would have loved to see Roman a bit more vulnerable and Bri to have a bit more self assurance.
Thank you #netgalley and #berkley for the ARC!
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:
No
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The romance was charmingly awkward, and I appreciated the opportunity to learn about the characters and their individual struggles; however, much of the story felt somewhat unremarkable.
I found Easton's previous book, The Kiss Countdown, to be even more enjoyable than this one. In a gentle way, I must say that this book is a little forgettable apart from the intriguing Mars simulation aspect. I'm eager to see what Easton will write next! Drawing from both of her works, she crafts fantastic characters, and I hope she provides them with a narrative that is equally compelling!
adventurous
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
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
book was honestly fine but i was so bored with it, would have DNF’d but it was for a book club
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No