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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
I really debated giving this a 2.5 and rounding up to a 3, but I couldn't do it.
This was a bookclub pick for February. We were looking for something spicy with a plot, which turns out, is just "romance." For me this was a let down on both fronts.
I listened to the audio book, narrated by Eileen Stevens, who did a very good job. I enjoyed that in parts she really performed rather than just read. I feel like if I'd picked up a physical copy, it would've been a DNF.
It's saccharine, overly quirky, and extremely corny. So corny that at one point even the main characters say so, and in the author's note, she mentions loving corny stuff. There were several moments where I groaned out loud while listening. The two lines I remember having visceral reactions to were when the main character refers to coffee (more than once) as "zoom zoom juice" and when another character states, "Suffocate me in your perfect breasts." If that's your thing, enjoy.
Additionally, it felt longwinded. There were sections that were repetitive and descriptions that went on way too long. With some editing, it could've been an 7 or 8 hour listen rather than 10.
This isn't a bad book, it's just not for me. Writing a book takes so much time and love, and I'm happy that the author put it into the world. I'm sure tons of people will love it. It just wasn't for me, and I can't imagine recommending it to someone I know.
This was a bookclub pick for February. We were looking for something spicy with a plot, which turns out, is just "romance." For me this was a let down on both fronts.
I listened to the audio book, narrated by Eileen Stevens, who did a very good job. I enjoyed that in parts she really performed rather than just read. I feel like if I'd picked up a physical copy, it would've been a DNF.
It's saccharine, overly quirky, and extremely corny. So corny that at one point even the main characters say so, and in the author's note, she mentions loving corny stuff. There were several moments where I groaned out loud while listening. The two lines I remember having visceral reactions to were when the main character refers to coffee (more than once) as "zoom zoom juice" and when another character states, "Suffocate me in your perfect breasts." If that's your thing, enjoy.
Additionally, it felt longwinded. There were sections that were repetitive and descriptions that went on way too long. With some editing, it could've been an 7 or 8 hour listen rather than 10.
This isn't a bad book, it's just not for me. Writing a book takes so much time and love, and I'm happy that the author put it into the world. I'm sure tons of people will love it. It just wasn't for me, and I can't imagine recommending it to someone I know.
Cute idea and storyline, but the middle REALLY dragged on.
emotional
inspiring
medium-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
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
I thought this would be more funny than somber. Grief is a major theme.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
🪦 Ghostwriter x Ghost
🪦 She doesn't believe in love anymore
🪦 Slow Burn
5/5 🌟
2/5 🌶
Sometimes you read a book at just the right moment, and this was exactly what I needed this week. The love and community of all the characters went straight to my heart, and had me both laughing and crying.
The slow burn and the ghost whisper of a kiss had me on the edge of me seat. The tension was thick and delicious.
🪦 She doesn't believe in love anymore
🪦 Slow Burn
5/5 🌟
2/5 🌶
Sometimes you read a book at just the right moment, and this was exactly what I needed this week. The love and community of all the characters went straight to my heart, and had me both laughing and crying.
The slow burn and the ghost whisper of a kiss had me on the edge of me seat. The tension was thick and delicious.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Child death, Car accident
emotional
funny
mysterious
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:
Complicated
Une jolie petite lecture pour ne pas se prendre la tête
My Halloween read this year, in contrast to Dracula last year a very satisfying romance.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No