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natashareadsbooks's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
So, I picked up this book because I was recommended this book because my favorite movie is Nightmare Before Christmas, & I decided to finally give it a go over Christmas break to round out my reading goal.
Kate Sweets is the Queen of Happily Ever Afters. She is a event planner- who plans weddings and more, and is known for her "aww moment." When she gets ripped into planning a book launch event for THE Drake Matthews- the Knight of Nightmares, horror writer extraordinare, how could she say no? Especially if it results in her winning a top reward- and possibly her parents approval, what could possibly go wrong?
So, I was hesitant diving into this book, bc I'm not usually a fan of the illustrated covers- I love art prints, and graphic novels/comics, but for some reason, I often skip over illustrated book covers (mostly romance ones). They don't just have that allure to draw me in. But I finally decided to dive in over the holidays. I needed something light that I could read. And being recommended it because of my favorite movie ever? Count me in!
It was a cute story. It was supposed to be a rom-com with some disasters between the characters- but besides a few parts that made me laugh, or smile, it was mostly just a cute contemporary romance (& reminded me why I don't often read traditional romance). It was a slow-burn... Kinda. While yes it took about 80% before anything happened between the characters (well, sex- there was one kiss scene shortly before but not by much) there wasn't as much build up between the characters. I would have preferred more push and pull between the characters. The will they or won't they leading up to finally getting together. And then of course, shortly after their first get together- there was conflict & a break up, so closely to them getting together, I wasn't really that invested in them together.
So, this was nothing like my favorite movie- the Knight of Nightmares was just a horror author who wanted to branch out into romance. And the Queen of HEA was just Sweet (like her name).
So while this wasn't really for me, it was a cute contemporary read, that might just be someone else's favorite.
3 ⭐ out of 5⭐.
1🌶️ out of 5🌶️ - "sweet" romance, fade to black
Tropes:
→ contemporary romance
→ rom-com
→ slow burn
3 ⭐ out of 5⭐.
1🌶️ out of 5🌶️ - "sweet" romance, fade to black
Tropes:
→ contemporary romance
→ rom-com
→ slow burn
Minor: Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Suicide, Blood, Cancer, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, and Alcohol
mspecht's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Nice easy Halloween read! 🎃 Loved the setup and characters, but lacking some in chemistry, tension, and natural dialogue.
Minor: Domestic abuse and Suicide
lnzava's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Addiction, Cancer, Physical abuse, Suicide, and Domestic abuse
kaseybereading's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Suicide and Domestic abuse
meganpbennett's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
How Sweet It Is is a study in contradictions, with the Queen of Happy Endings and the Knight of Nightmares being forced to work together for a book launch. Kate Sweet is an event planner, and she's good. She's famous for her "Awww" moment and working with the groom to do something extra special for the bride. Drake Matthews is a horror writer, but he's really a nice guy and he's looking to get out of the horror genre and into the... historical romance genre?
The book's mostly a sweet romance - complete with a massive misunderstanding just before the book launch party and a HEA - but there are elements of horror scattered throughout the book, starting with Kate thinking she's being chased by an attack dog and including Kate getting a bat in her hair while lying in a crypt.
The book's mostly a sweet romance - complete with a massive misunderstanding just before the book launch party and a HEA - but there are elements of horror scattered throughout the book, starting with Kate thinking she's being chased by an attack dog and including Kate getting a bat in her hair while lying in a crypt.
Graphic: Sexual content and Blood
Minor: Suicide, Domestic abuse, and Vomit
ahudd's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
3.75
Minor: Suicide and Domestic abuse
ktdakotareads's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-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
4.5
Minor: Domestic abuse, Death, and Suicide
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