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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
emotional
informative
inspiring
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:
No
I liked the chemistry of these characters and the way they found their way back to each other. Also, I love when authors throw in shallow, mean antagonist that are simply there for me to be mad at them. Predictable, but sometimes you just want a little comfy read. I mean... they are embracing on the cover... What did you think was going to happen with these two?
3.5/5 stars
Thank you, Netgalley and Myah Ariel, for this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
I wanted to fall in love with this book, and I definitely did with some aspects but not as a whole.
I had a really hard time connecting to the characters in the story, and although I love a second chance romance, it seemed like too much back and forth. I also didn't like that from chapter one, the MMC is introduced. I really wanted to love the FMC on her own before the story turned into them. The story always seemed slow for it being a short book.
I did, however, love the way she navigated grief and how she put a spot lot on the lack of diversity in the workplace/movie industry and the struggles of being a black woman in both areas.
Janet is my girl so this song played in my head the whole book. Overall, I thought the book was cute, but I didn't fall in love. I did LOVE her acknowledgements at the end!!
Thank you, Netgalley and Myah Ariel, for this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
I wanted to fall in love with this book, and I definitely did with some aspects but not as a whole.
I had a really hard time connecting to the characters in the story, and although I love a second chance romance, it seemed like too much back and forth. I also didn't like that from chapter one, the MMC is introduced. I really wanted to love the FMC on her own before the story turned into them. The story always seemed slow for it being a short book.
I did, however, love the way she navigated grief and how she put a spot lot on the lack of diversity in the workplace/movie industry and the struggles of being a black woman in both areas.
Janet is my girl so this song played in my head the whole book. Overall, I thought the book was cute, but I didn't fall in love. I did LOVE her acknowledgements at the end!!
3.5 ⭐️ One day you’re mindlessly getting through the work day when an old flame walks into your job for a business meeting. You freeze. You didn’t end on the best terms. You’re suddenly embarrassed, because even though you both started out with similar dreams, you’re a receptionist and your ex is an Oscar nominated film director. Once you reconnect, they offer you your dream job as a producer on their latest movie. Do you take it?
Reading When I Think of You was a ride. It took me a minute to get into but once I was in it, I was hooked. This whirlwind of a romance between Kaliya and Danny really struck me because it really focuses on figuring out and fighting for what you want. I think that was the most important aspect of this book for me, because you see them both go on that journey individually and together.
But also, when it comes to a second chance romance?? I’m reading it!! I love a good spin the block moment (in books only not in real life,
Reading When I Think of You was a ride. It took me a minute to get into but once I was in it, I was hooked. This whirlwind of a romance between Kaliya and Danny really struck me because it really focuses on figuring out and fighting for what you want. I think that was the most important aspect of this book for me, because you see them both go on that journey individually and together.
But also, when it comes to a second chance romance?? I’m reading it!! I love a good spin the block moment (in books only not in real life,
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.5 Heartwarming debut romance novel that explores inequity in Hollywood. The two main characters, Kaliya and Danny, stole my heart, making me root for their happy ending. Bonus: The audiobook was read by DeWanda Wise, star of TV version of “She’s Gotta Have It.”
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Great romance. I loved learning more about film production and all that goes into it!
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
