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aliu6's review against another edition
4.0
3.75 stars
When her mother, head of Fairchild Enterprises, announces that she will choose a successor by the end of the year, Addison knows that the position has to be hers. After all, she's the oldest sibling, and the most dedicated and hardworking - to the point where she endangers her health. Following a hospital scare, Addison's mother hires Katie Cooper to make sure Addison is taking better care of herself. Despite getting off to a rough start, they end up liking each other - maybe a little too much. FE has a firm policy that prohibits relationships between employees. Is Addison willing to risk everything she's been working towards for a chance at love with Katie?
So I will start off by saying that I'm not a super big fan of the workaholic-realizes-what-really-matters-in-life trope, probably because I identify a bit with the workaholic. I really liked both Addison and Katie, and Georgia Beers does a great job of establishing the relationship between them. It was all very cute and believable.
The only thing is, one event in the book left me kind of (very, very) frustrated. Other than that, this book was a totally enjoyable read.
Yes, get this book, I would definitely recommend it! Georgia Beers does not disappoint. Just be aware that she likes poking fun at workaholics.
When her mother, head of Fairchild Enterprises, announces that she will choose a successor by the end of the year, Addison knows that the position has to be hers. After all, she's the oldest sibling, and the most dedicated and hardworking - to the point where she endangers her health. Following a hospital scare, Addison's mother hires Katie Cooper to make sure Addison is taking better care of herself. Despite getting off to a rough start, they end up liking each other - maybe a little too much. FE has a firm policy that prohibits relationships between employees. Is Addison willing to risk everything she's been working towards for a chance at love with Katie?
So I will start off by saying that I'm not a super big fan of the workaholic-realizes-what-really-matters-in-life trope, probably because I identify a bit with the workaholic. I really liked both Addison and Katie, and Georgia Beers does a great job of establishing the relationship between them. It was all very cute and believable.
The only thing is, one event in the book left me kind of (very, very) frustrated.
Spoiler
Addison doesn't end up getting the position. It goes to her younger sister, who was always better at the work/life balance. The way that it was sprung on Addison seemed especially unfair. The mother says it was because of Addison's health, but she chooses to reveal her decision at a family/work dinner without giving Addison a heads up. I wish Georgia Beers had spent some more time walking through Addison's feelings about the end result, like maybe how Addison realized that she had never actually wanted the position, she just thought it was her duty, etc. Idk, it just annoyed me because Addison put so much effort in, to the point of endangering her life, but then again, this is probably just me projecting.Yes, get this book, I would definitely recommend it! Georgia Beers does not disappoint. Just be aware that she likes poking fun at workaholics.
jsjarvis71's review against another edition
4.0
I am a big Georgia Beers fan and always love her stories and character development. Calendar Girl did not disappoint as the characters were well done and the overall story was good. Despite all of the good in the story, there were some irritating points for me. Maybe I will have to listen to it again to get a different feel for aspects of the story. The passion between the two main characters is evident from the very beginning of the story. The sticking point I have is with Addison Fairchild's mother and the "sexual harassment" policy that makes it impossible for two people that are dating in the workplace to continue working there. It causes Addison Fairchild and Katie Cooper to fight their feelings and causes a lot of angst that shouldn't be there. Fairchild's mother is a character that I grew to hate in the story, a mother that groomed her kids to work as hard as they can and then penalizes one of them for doing her best. That one character took a lot away from the story for me.
Overall, you can't go wrong with a story from Beers. Calendar Girl was good, but the way the story ended left me wanting more.
Overall, you can't go wrong with a story from Beers. Calendar Girl was good, but the way the story ended left me wanting more.
wunder's review against another edition
3.0
Workplace romances written after MeToo can't be the same as before. This one didn't get the memo about power imbalances. It doesn't even get clear about workplace relationships vs harassment. Maybe Ms. Beers doesn't have to take the every-other-year training like folks who aren't full-time authors, but she should have talked to someone who does.
A lot of little things didn't quite work here. The setup was so obvious from the first pages that there wasn't much mystery. There were plenty of external pressures, but not much character development beyond "workaholic" and "caregiver". Could we have seen Katie actually taking care of Addison, please? She did some of those things, but they were business, not personal. She could have been falling in love by caring for Addison, instead we get some insta-lust.
For a workplace romance that understands MeToo, read [b:Something to Talk About|52915426|Something to Talk About|Meryl Wilsner|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1589963301l/52915426._SX50_.jpg|70730596]. For better Georgia Beers, read [b:The Shape of You|38927846|The Shape of You|Georgia Beers|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1520175264l/38927846._SY75_.jpg|60506248] or [b:Dance with Me|61904988|Dance with Me|Georgia Beers|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1661867661l/61904988._SY75_.jpg|97592343].
A lot of little things didn't quite work here. The setup was so obvious from the first pages that there wasn't much mystery. There were plenty of external pressures, but not much character development beyond "workaholic" and "caregiver". Could we have seen Katie actually taking care of Addison, please? She did some of those things, but they were business, not personal. She could have been falling in love by caring for Addison, instead we get some insta-lust.
For a workplace romance that understands MeToo, read [b:Something to Talk About|52915426|Something to Talk About|Meryl Wilsner|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1589963301l/52915426._SX50_.jpg|70730596]. For better Georgia Beers, read [b:The Shape of You|38927846|The Shape of You|Georgia Beers|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1520175264l/38927846._SY75_.jpg|60506248] or [b:Dance with Me|61904988|Dance with Me|Georgia Beers|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1661867661l/61904988._SY75_.jpg|97592343].
alhijea's review against another edition
2.0
They had no chemistry whatsoever. It isn't the best book in its ganra.
khylabevibin's review against another edition
5.0
So I don’t know where the bad reviews for this book came from, it’s a lovely not over dramatic romance.
I high key recommend giving it a chance even though I will admit it’s not the fiery Georgia beers we’re used too.
Giving it a 4/4.5 because I really found my self wishing for Addison to at least take a step back from her company. Maybe even a sabbatical while she tries to get back to reality.
How is she even in good mental health? How can you not have some sought of problem while working in business where all your employees hate you and you don’t have a social life.
At times I wished for more complex- feeling revealing dialogue. Wished that there was one heart to heart between Addison and her mother instead of her mother blatantly saying “I’m sad for you get a life loser” okay she didn’t exactly say that but that’s what it felt like.
Other than that the book was a regular light feel good romance! Recommend If you’re tired of emotional books!
I high key recommend giving it a chance even though I will admit it’s not the fiery Georgia beers we’re used too.
Giving it a 4/4.5 because I really found my self wishing for Addison to at least take a step back from her company. Maybe even a sabbatical while she tries to get back to reality.
How is she even in good mental health? How can you not have some sought of problem while working in business where all your employees hate you and you don’t have a social life.
At times I wished for more complex- feeling revealing dialogue. Wished that there was one heart to heart between Addison and her mother instead of her mother blatantly saying “I’m sad for you get a life loser” okay she didn’t exactly say that but that’s what it felt like.
Other than that the book was a regular light feel good romance! Recommend If you’re tired of emotional books!
hhushaw's review against another edition
4.0
An honest review thanks to NetGalley. This was an amazing read, and I really connected to Katie and Addison right away. This is a sweet romantic read that pulls you into their connection and story. The only issue I took from this is that it felt unfinished. Most of the story was about Addison working herself to the bone to take over from her mother. The news is told, and Addison falls apart, I wanted to know more about what she ends up doing with her career. Otherwise, this is fantastic, and the connection between Katie and Addison is great!
illyria1013's review against another edition
2.0
I usually enjoy Beers stories, but this one was... difficult to digest. I get that Addison is meant to fit the ambitious career minded character type, but it's difficult to empathize or even like her when she's this utterly stupid in regards to her health and lack so much common sense. This is not the usual I'm a stressed out workaholic who doesn't know how to stop, but if they're literally blacking out and subsist solely on coffee and no solids, I don't care how hard that person works, they're dumb and don't deserve to be granted the helms of the family business.
And then you have Kate's mom who is literally killing herself to care for her ailing husband who has become increasingly violent with his dementia. At what point do you ask for professional help instead of trying to wing it?!
I felt like all the primary character had the emotional maturity and growth of a YA character written by a 18 year old with mediocre aspirations to be the next fan fiction writer.
Couldn't finish the book -- it was just too upsetting to read about these characters that I had zero empathy and found so annoyingly dumb. Only reason why I didn't give 1 star is because of my fondness for Beer's other works.
And then you have Kate's mom who is literally killing herself to care for her ailing husband who has become increasingly violent with his dementia. At what point do you ask for professional help instead of trying to wing it?!
I felt like all the primary character had the emotional maturity and growth of a YA character written by a 18 year old with mediocre aspirations to be the next fan fiction writer.
Couldn't finish the book -- it was just too upsetting to read about these characters that I had zero empathy and found so annoyingly dumb. Only reason why I didn't give 1 star is because of my fondness for Beer's other works.
cerseiorgana's review against another edition
3.0
how do i get a rich beautiful woman to fall in love with my messy ass