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annies_backlist's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
I know I just complained about reading audiobooks, but here I am eating my words. Reading this made me realize I can read romance books in audiobook format; fantasy is still a different story.
I listened to this over the past two days and I thoroughly enjoyed it, but it read more as a Chick-lit book than a romance. The main story follows Jess as she picks up the pieces of her life after being fired from her Wall Street finance job. It was for the best anyway because she was overworked and undervalued. When she is fired she overhears why because “she’s already being overpaid anyway for a woman” and “Asians are worker bees, not someone who can drum up new deals.” She rebuilds her life by starting a new business based on the ideas she had in her old YouTube channel.
Daniel is slightly secondary to the story, a lot of the reason why he is in the story is he has a lot of business connections which help her to flourish. I would have liked more romance included, but in this case, I really enjoyed reading Jess’s comeback story. As someone who is young and still feels very lost right now, this was comforting to me. It made me feel like even if things don’t work out the way I want them to, I’ll still be okay. Maybe even better than just okay.
I listened to this over the past two days and I thoroughly enjoyed it, but it read more as a Chick-lit book than a romance. The main story follows Jess as she picks up the pieces of her life after being fired from her Wall Street finance job. It was for the best anyway because she was overworked and undervalued. When she is fired she overhears why because “she’s already being overpaid anyway for a woman” and “Asians are worker bees, not someone who can drum up new deals.” She rebuilds her life by starting a new business based on the ideas she had in her old YouTube channel.
Daniel is slightly secondary to the story, a lot of the reason why he is in the story is he has a lot of business connections which help her to flourish. I would have liked more romance included, but in this case, I really enjoyed reading Jess’s comeback story. As someone who is young and still feels very lost right now, this was comforting to me. It made me feel like even if things don’t work out the way I want them to, I’ll still be okay. Maybe even better than just okay.
arcadiaawakens's review
inspiring
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
4.25
tfs808's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
magzwright's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
Ok starting off with the good - this book made me laugh and I liked the story itself BUT the writing was not my cup of tea. None of these characters talked like real people. And don’t even get me started on the magical business that took off over night for such an obscure market!! But its biggest flaw was in the romance itself… if you’re going to write a romance novel give me tension, give me chemistry, give me SOMETHING but this gave all of nothing. I really wanted to like this one but I was so glad when it was finally over.
brizriina's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
gayathiri_rajendran's review
4.0
This was such a fun read with the theme of self empowerment and improvement. To call this a romance is not exactly right. Of course, there is some light and clean romance but it does not appear at the forefront. This is closer to contemporary fiction.
Jessie is an investment banker on Wall Street who is successful until she is fired without notice. There is rampant sexism and racism at her office and it's highlighted well by her author. She is sad and angry at first and then while crashing at her childhood home, she revives her YouTube channel which focuses on cooking. This presents a great career opportunity and her channel becomes a hit after an accidental interference by her mother during a live stream.
Daniel Choi is the epitome of perfection and success. He's the one every kid is compared to. He's a venture capitalist and a lawyer as well. He doesn't look the same now and he's got a sense of humour which Jessie falls for. There are some hiccups along the way and they regroup and Jessie reflects on what's important to her.
This was such a page turner and light for the most part. The issues highlighted in this book were very important for most women in corporate settings. A recommended read!
Jessie is an investment banker on Wall Street who is successful until she is fired without notice. There is rampant sexism and racism at her office and it's highlighted well by her author. She is sad and angry at first and then while crashing at her childhood home, she revives her YouTube channel which focuses on cooking. This presents a great career opportunity and her channel becomes a hit after an accidental interference by her mother during a live stream.
Daniel Choi is the epitome of perfection and success. He's the one every kid is compared to. He's a venture capitalist and a lawyer as well. He doesn't look the same now and he's got a sense of humour which Jessie falls for. There are some hiccups along the way and they regroup and Jessie reflects on what's important to her.
This was such a page turner and light for the most part. The issues highlighted in this book were very important for most women in corporate settings. A recommended read!
netherfield's review
4.0
"Bryan's cute. I think he's your type. I can keep Daniel occupied despite the torture."i'd say this is more of a coming-of-age book with side romance BUT i really really liked it!! i loved jessie and her family and obvi daniel choi was so
"Daniel would love that," a baritone answered.
beehoule2's review
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0