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jillian_elizabeth's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I might have had incorrect expectations going into the book. This is a grumpy/sunshine book, and it was recommended as one that has good banter like Emily Henry’s Book Lovers. I didn’t find the banter to be like that.
I struggled with the character development for the main characters, especially the MMC. Some of his choices seemed questionable with his background/experiences. I did appreciate that the FMC was not the perfect sunshine character and that she had flaws.
The tension builds up between the FMC and MMC really well, however. I was rooting for them in the end!
I struggled with the character development for the main characters, especially the MMC. Some of his choices seemed questionable with his background/experiences. I did appreciate that the FMC was not the perfect sunshine character and that she had flaws.
The tension builds up between the FMC and MMC really well, however. I was rooting for them in the end!
nataliagubinski's review against another edition
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
4.0
debstubb's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
4.75
hammock_and_read's review against another edition
4.0
I was excited to read this one so much as I love Center- she is a one click buy for me. But this one fell a little flat. Duncan we meet in a previous book as a little brother to Helen, so I was even more excited to see what had happened to him. We get a little bit of his sister and BFF/brother in law but not much. Sam and Duncan worked at a old school and she was in love with him hardcore crush so moved away to her new school. Even though they both liked and like each other the chemistry on the pages left me wanting more, it just felt flat. Sam felt a little young and I wanted her to get it together more- along with stop running away. Also, some of the school stuff even for a hippie school was a little too much.
Its a fun and nice Center story but not my favorite and just wanted more. I wanted more scenes like the Whale scene.
Overall, 3.5 stars
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review.
Its a fun and nice Center story but not my favorite and just wanted more. I wanted more scenes like the Whale scene.
Overall, 3.5 stars
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review.
wendica's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
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
5.0
ljoy3's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-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
4.25
bmorewild's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
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
4.5