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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
Anyone who knows me, knows I want to vomit at the thought of a fluffy romance novel. But oh my lord, I have loved this series so far.
And the squeal that came out of my mouth when I read the acknowledgements and saw there's another one coming. I think maybe someone body swapped me or played in my brain while I was sleeping.
Honestly all I can say is I think Jodi McAlister may have changed my mind about an entire freaking genre and I think I may be ok with that
And the squeal that came out of my mouth when I read the acknowledgements and saw there's another one coming. I think maybe someone body swapped me or played in my brain while I was sleeping.
Honestly all I can say is I think Jodi McAlister may have changed my mind about an entire freaking genre and I think I may be ok with that
The sweet and witty FF romance that’s shares the second storyline in McAlister’s Bachelor-in-lockdown Marry Me Juliet reality TV series. Can't wait for the next one.
This was really enjoyable. I haven't found an approach to dating reality shows of this sort where the three entries in the series are just three perspectives (and stories) within one very dramatic season of said reality show. I jumped into this series from book 2 so the conclusion was a surprise and the whole relationship and twist was delightful and engaging and kept me guessing.
it was pretty ok, nothing special but i did enjoy it and at times i was gripped like i didn't want to put it down. i kept imagining the love island villa which was fun lmao. the premise was really fun and something i haven't read in a book before, which was cool. the characters were alright, i wasn't in love with them, but they did have cute moments. i wanted more lily fireball she was so fun.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
emotional
lighthearted
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
As a reality TV nut I loved this one - so happy it's a series!
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment
Minor: Biphobia, Outing
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
A-/B+ Adorable Sapphic bi romance between two contestants on a fictional version of The Bachelor, set in Melbourne during the 2021 pandemic lockdowns.
I really enjoyed this, despite some pacing issues at the end. It's told from a single, first person POV, which I think tends to be less romantic than getting both / all MC's POVs. I enjoyed the story and the setting so much that I didn’t mind that. YMMV.
Amanda, our narrator, is recovering from being dumped - her ex really did a number on her confidence. I think how much you enjoy this will depend on how well you tolerate Amanda putting herself down and her general passivity. She does eventually take more control of her life and I enjoyed her character growth.
Some readers may also be cautious about reading an escapist romance set during the pandemic lockdowns. The setting worked for me - having the whole show in a bubble during production meant that the characters were believably insulated from the pandemic but with some anxiety about what was going on in the outside world seeping in. For me that was the right mix.
I enjoyed the MC's developing friendship and romance and I really enjoyed the behind the scenes feel of the book. The author clearly is a fan of The Bachelor but not blindly so and the same is true of the MCs, who are fans but aren't actually expecting to fall in love with the guy they're all competing for, even though he seems like a much more interesting and all around better human being than any of the American Bachelors I'm familiar with.
It's the 2nd in a series and it takes place concurrently with book 1. It worked as a stand alone for me (books 1 and 3 are m/f and it looks like they're both straight romances, so I was less enthusiastic about paying full price for them, even if they're not usually available in the US).
I really enjoyed this, despite some pacing issues at the end. It's told from a single, first person POV, which I think tends to be less romantic than getting both / all MC's POVs. I enjoyed the story and the setting so much that I didn’t mind that. YMMV.
Amanda, our narrator, is recovering from being dumped - her ex really did a number on her confidence. I think how much you enjoy this will depend on how well you tolerate Amanda putting herself down and her general passivity. She does eventually take more control of her life and I enjoyed her character growth.
Some readers may also be cautious about reading an escapist romance set during the pandemic lockdowns. The setting worked for me - having the whole show in a bubble during production meant that the characters were believably insulated from the pandemic but with some anxiety about what was going on in the outside world seeping in. For me that was the right mix.
I enjoyed the MC's developing friendship and romance and I really enjoyed the behind the scenes feel of the book. The author clearly is a fan of The Bachelor but not blindly so and the same is true of the MCs, who are fans but aren't actually expecting to fall in love with the guy they're all competing for, even though he seems like a much more interesting and all around better human being than any of the American Bachelors I'm familiar with.
It's the 2nd in a series and it takes place concurrently with book 1. It worked as a stand alone for me (books 1 and 3 are m/f and it looks like they're both straight romances, so I was less enthusiastic about paying full price for them, even if they're not usually available in the US).