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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Saw this on a Libby “best of 2024” list and picked it up since I’ve been on a cute romance kick. It is so much more than a cute romance (though the romance was beyond cute!) I enjoyed how both of them had the background to understand each other’s needs related to their ADHD and OCD and they discussed things like real adults. I’m definitely going to be picking up more from this author.
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
5 STARS FOR SEBASTIAN THE CAT
I adored this book! Raine and Jack belong together. Their banter and their chemistry was captured so beautifully that you were rooting for them from the moment they met. I loved them together and as individuals. The ADHD and OCD rep added a layer of depth to the story and made the characters feel like real people. The journey to their HEA was completely worth it. The author described the setting of Cobh, Ireland so well that I felt like I was there.
I adored this book! Raine and Jack belong together. Their banter and their chemistry was captured so beautifully that you were rooting for them from the moment they met. I loved them together and as individuals. The ADHD and OCD rep added a layer of depth to the story and made the characters feel like real people. The journey to their HEA was completely worth it. The author described the setting of Cobh, Ireland so well that I felt like I was there.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a cute romance. I did it on audio and probably that wasn't the best format for me to take it in, it made it feel a little long.
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Cute story-- honestly the characters were what made the book. So lovely. I wanted MORE of them! A quick read ... and in some ways, the story breezed thru some stuff! The beginning felt slower than the end. I enjoyed the disability rep and LOVED that a tattoo happened.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Excellent OCD rep in Jack and it just made me feel so warm and fuzzy. He steps back into himself and at the same time the romance is paired with such a sweet setting. Raine could be more fleshed out in the way jack was. But I loved it and would recommend!
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
"Last Call at the Local" hits all the right notes! It's easily the best in the series so far, but fear not, you can dive right in without needing to catch up. Raine, a charming med school dropout turned musician, embarks on a soul-searching European tour. When her trusty guitar gets swiped, she lands in a quaint Irish town, befriending a mischievous cat and the impossibly tall, enigmatic Jack - a pub owner adorned with intricate Hampson tattoos. These two couldn't be more different on the surface: Raine's a bubbly tornado of creativity, while Jack's calm and collected, harboring depths unseen. Their witty banter crackles off the page, and I loved seeing them blossom both as individuals and as a couple.
But the true standout of this book is its sensitive and realistic portrayal of mental health. The author masterfully captures the challenges of ADHD and OCD with intrusive thoughts, offering a perspective rarely seen in fiction. We get to experience both Raine's vibrant, sometimes chaotic inner world and Jack's internal struggle with intrusive thoughts, highlighting the diverse ways these conditions manifest. This book shines a light on the complexities of OCD, showing it's far more than just stereotypical tidiness.
And speaking of shining stars, the dual narration elevates the experience. Both narrators breathe life into these characters, and hearing Jack's internal struggles delivered in a delightful Irish accent is an absolute treat. For those curious about the steam factor, it's present but subtle, often fading to black. The focus here is on the characters and their evolving relationship, not explicit scenes. So, even if steamy reads aren't your jam, this book offers a heartwarming and insightful journey that's well worth the trip.
***Big thank you to Berkley and PRH Audio for my gifted copy of this book, all opinions are my own.***
But the true standout of this book is its sensitive and realistic portrayal of mental health. The author masterfully captures the challenges of ADHD and OCD with intrusive thoughts, offering a perspective rarely seen in fiction. We get to experience both Raine's vibrant, sometimes chaotic inner world and Jack's internal struggle with intrusive thoughts, highlighting the diverse ways these conditions manifest. This book shines a light on the complexities of OCD, showing it's far more than just stereotypical tidiness.
And speaking of shining stars, the dual narration elevates the experience. Both narrators breathe life into these characters, and hearing Jack's internal struggles delivered in a delightful Irish accent is an absolute treat. For those curious about the steam factor, it's present but subtle, often fading to black. The focus here is on the characters and their evolving relationship, not explicit scenes. So, even if steamy reads aren't your jam, this book offers a heartwarming and insightful journey that's well worth the trip.
***Big thank you to Berkley and PRH Audio for my gifted copy of this book, all opinions are my own.***