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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
It was super cute. It had two strong independent characters who complemented each other very well. Their relationship was realistic and not forced. The twist in the book was surprising and unexpected which was cool. Once you figure it out you’re like “Oh wow!” Overall I loved the book and would recommend it if you like romance novels.
Loved this because:
No ridiculous angst
Mature characters who COMMUNICATE
Kind Heroine and Hero
Excellent audiobook narrators
No ridiculous angst
Mature characters who COMMUNICATE
Kind Heroine and Hero
Excellent audiobook narrators
it's been a long time since a vi keeland book hooked me this much. god i loved this
3.5 stars
A pretty standard contemporary romance elevated by some interesting details. A quirky meet-cute (I'm a fan of a good meet-cute), and I liked Stella's profession (fragrance chemist), and her hobby (reading diaries she purchases on eBay).
A pretty standard contemporary romance elevated by some interesting details. A quirky meet-cute (I'm a fan of a good meet-cute), and I liked Stella's profession (fragrance chemist), and her hobby (reading diaries she purchases on eBay).
DNF’d at 51%
I wasn’t charmed by the MMC and found his attitude to be snarky and cruel and not at all attractive. I also figured out the “twist” pretty early on and just didn’t feel it necessary to finish. Love Vi, this one just wasn’t for me!
I wasn’t charmed by the MMC and found his attitude to be snarky and cruel and not at all attractive. I also figured out the “twist” pretty early on and just didn’t feel it necessary to finish. Love Vi, this one just wasn’t for me!
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
3,5. Me gustaría ponerle un 4 porque la parte del final ha sido buenísima, pero no puedo ignorar que el libro se me ha hecho muuuy lento (y eso que me lo he leído en un día).
"You know, I think we should probably give in. We don't stand a chance if the whole world is conspiring."
"Sweetheart, I didn't stand a chance from the moment I looked at you."
Dust off your fondue forks, peeps, because the cheese is real in this one!
No, you're not seeing things and no, I'm not having a sudden identity crisis. I know chick-lits are usually not my thing but, believe it or not, under all the badassery (jk) and tomato sauce stained sweaters (wish I was jk) I happen to be a sap in disguise and sometimes I need my sappiness fix. I apparently need one these days, because I was coming from a massive fantasy binge lasted weeks and the moment I saw this on my time-line I instantly asked myself "why not?"
So I immediately texted this lovely lady, who's one of the funniest and sweetest romance book enthusiasts I've ever met on here, and asked for her opinion. It turns out fate really wanted us both to read this book because she'd just picked it up as well. I mean.
How could I deny this book my full attention when all the signs clearly pointed me in its direction??
It turns out fate not only knows when I need an oxytocin boost, but it can recommend pretty entertaining books, as well.
The Invitation is as cute as any chick-lit novel out there, but what makes it different (and consequently more enjoyable in my eyes), is that the two main characters Stella and Hudson are just as interesting as individual characters as they are as two sides of a couple.
I loved seeing them coming together, but I also really appreciated how it all didn't only revolve around sex and lust for them. Which reminds me, I also really liked how Keeland writes sex scenes. I don't like it when things get too explicit, but she worked things out perfectly.
The secret diaries reader thing was original. I didn't know that was a thing you could actually do as a hobby. Same goes for Stella's talent. Enhanced smell can be a very cool thing, as long as you keep your nose away from a child's diaper after they ate broccoli.
I related infinitely to Stella's struggle with a starting business, and although I found her a little immature at times, I think the author made a great job at portraying her independency.
Hudson was okay. I liked him as a dad more than I did as a possible swoon-worthy dreamboat, but he had his moments and he respected women which for me is always a good thing.
One thing I particularly didn't like were the dialogues. I felt like they were too scripted, infinitely cheesy, and sometimes the humor felt forced. I also had some doubts about the romance. Not that it wasn't sweet or sexy, I just didn't like how plainly the author built up Stella and Hudson relationship after such a steamy start, or how conveniently she used drama to spice up a already weak plot that simply didn't need it to properly function.
The main plot twist (because dun dun dun, there apparently is one) was a bit predictable. The ending, on the other hand, made me all giggly. Puns written on bananas are my new favorite thing.
Overall, I had fun reading this. In terms of romance books, no other author could ever compare to Christina Lauren (and their [b:Beautiful Player|17831614|Beautiful Player (Beautiful Bastard, #3)|Christina Lauren|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1375285002l/17831614._SY75_.jpg|24948167] in particular) for me, but I can see how Vi Keeland got all the recognition she has.
*raises glass* To books! To friends! To love!