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jamietherebelliousreader's review
4.0
4 stars. This was exactly what I needed it to be. It’s sweet, funny, and has some of the most charming and likable characters. I’m glad that this was my first book by Sweeney because this was a great little novella to get a feel for her writing style. I really like it and will definitely be reading more. I adored Parker and Charlotte so much. Their chemistry was great and they had some really funny banter. Such a great read and I can definitely see myself reading this again when I need a pick me up.
reneetc's review
4.0
This is a sweet, humorous romantic tale. As a math major I never considered the Pythagorean theorem outside of mathematical concepts. From Charlotte's quirky thinking, I guess if the sum of the squares of each partner is less than the hypotenuse, then their relationship would fall under the unfulfilled category (i.e. Charlotte and Janet). And if the sum is greater than the hypotenuse, then the relationship is toxic (i.e. Parker and Gina). Naturally if the sum is equal to the hypotenuse, then their relationship is just right. Aha, I get it!
mjsam's review
4.0
This is a nice, sweet love story. For a novella it was actually pretty evenly paced and the character interaction was funny and sweet. Betty and Hank were great secondary characters. I really enjoyed Parker and Charlotte. This seems to be the first in a series but I could find any others, anyone know if there are any?
tango's review
3.0
This was a fun read that was nice and straightforward with the romance. I’m a little ambivalent, though.
Pros:
I enjoyed the way it dealt with family, allowing Charlotte to let go of certain issues while acknowledging that even though she can’t be cut off completely, she can at least focus her energy on people in her life that are better for her. The main dynamic was a fun contrast, and the way Parker gets protective of Charlotte is super sweet.
Cons:
A common issue that tends to crop up is that writers, in their effort to make their characters distinct, tend to code these characters a certain way. Charlotte struck me as pretty ADHD in that there were characteristics of hers I could recognize in myself and in several of my friends. Parker’s particularity is something that shows up a lot in OCD. Of course, people can be energetic and scattered without having ADHD, people can be particular without having OCD, but with the reoccuring gag of psychosis as a boogeyman of sorts, I was left feeling uncomfortably aware that whatever I recognized wasn’t intentional. There’s a gag where Charlotte mentions being ‘tested’, prompting Parker to be humorously alarmed, because neurodivergence is scary, so that kinda stung.
Writing-wise it’s fun, but there are moments when the dialogue is a little too scripted; Charlotte and Parker end up being on the same page in some conversations I can’t quite connect without rereading. So, enjoyable, a good experience, but that whole thing up there isn’t something I can overlook.
Pros:
I enjoyed the way it dealt with family, allowing Charlotte to let go of certain issues while acknowledging that even though she can’t be cut off completely, she can at least focus her energy on people in her life that are better for her. The main dynamic was a fun contrast, and the way Parker gets protective of Charlotte is super sweet.
Cons:
A common issue that tends to crop up is that writers, in their effort to make their characters distinct, tend to code these characters a certain way. Charlotte struck me as pretty ADHD in that there were characteristics of hers I could recognize in myself and in several of my friends. Parker’s particularity is something that shows up a lot in OCD. Of course, people can be energetic and scattered without having ADHD, people can be particular without having OCD, but with the reoccuring gag of psychosis as a boogeyman of sorts, I was left feeling uncomfortably aware that whatever I recognized wasn’t intentional. There’s a gag where Charlotte mentions being ‘tested’, prompting Parker to be humorously alarmed, because neurodivergence is scary, so that kinda stung.
Writing-wise it’s fun, but there are moments when the dialogue is a little too scripted; Charlotte and Parker end up being on the same page in some conversations I can’t quite connect without rereading. So, enjoyable, a good experience, but that whole thing up there isn’t something I can overlook.
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