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3.41 AVERAGE
3.41 AVERAGE
misnomer. should be called “a guide to owning a salad shop”. This book barely has a plot
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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
A Guide to Just Being Friends was seriously a great time. I had no idea that this book was in a series but I am seriously tempted to go out and buy the other two books. I really adored Wes and Hailey's story. The author did an amazing job writing a story that was believable but still really fun. I liked how she portrayed Hailey as an independent woman who was hesitant to ask for help. I think that there are many stubborn people out there who are feel too full of pride to ask for help. It is amazing that she has goals and aspirations for her own business and she works really hard to make them a reality on her own. The discussion surrounding discrepancies in finances was also really good. There are too many people out there with Wes's money who are never truly loved because everyone is constantly chasing after their money. I like how Hailey made it a point to express that she didn't want his money and that she was only with him for him. That really strengthened the authenticity of their relationship and made it even cuter than it was before. This book didn't feel as insta-lovey as many books do because it took place over the course of a year or so. It was really fun to stay in this world so long. I really enjoyed the banter between Wes and his brothers because they really helped each other during the highs and lows of their lives. Wes's opinions on relationships were really valid because I would imagine it would be hard to believe in a relationship if you never had a good role model of one. But, I am so glad that he decided to take a chance on Hailey at the end of the book. The scene at the wedding and in the backyard are so so cute. You can really tell that he put in his romcom movie research. I could write about this book for so much longer but I am going to stop here. I know that every time that I look at this book on my shelf it is going to bring a smile to my face. I really liked it and I will definitely try to read some more of her books in the future!!
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Thank you to NetGalley for letting me read the advanced copy of this story. I thought it was a cute read but certain elements of the story, I found to be slow and/or predictable. Perhaps it’s because I didn’t read the other two books in the series. Still, I thought it was a cute read and might consider reading again.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Just published in January this is a new must read for all romance readers! If you like "friends first" tropes this is for you!
I love a standalone romance story that has family members that arch across each book. The Jansen brothers were so fun to read about if you haven't read the first two books you will want to read them just to learn more about Noah and Chris. This story really embraces the support of family and how tight you can be with people who really know you and what makes you tick, and those people who you trust and let see your true self can get to love exactly who you are.
The best part of this story for me was the strong female friendships with Haliey while she opened her own business. I adored the way the other women embraced her and helped her feel part of the community. I loved the business aspects between the Jansen brothers as well. All these young people so deeply involved in the business world was a fresh new line of plot for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC I will be recommending this one highly!
I love a standalone romance story that has family members that arch across each book. The Jansen brothers were so fun to read about if you haven't read the first two books you will want to read them just to learn more about Noah and Chris. This story really embraces the support of family and how tight you can be with people who really know you and what makes you tick, and those people who you trust and let see your true self can get to love exactly who you are.
The best part of this story for me was the strong female friendships with Haliey while she opened her own business. I adored the way the other women embraced her and helped her feel part of the community. I loved the business aspects between the Jansen brothers as well. All these young people so deeply involved in the business world was a fresh new line of plot for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC I will be recommending this one highly!
DNF
Was bored reading about someone plan a grocery trip, drive to the grocery store, and put items in their cart… literally.
There was so much superfluous stuff between the PLOT, didn’t hold my interest.
Was bored reading about someone plan a grocery trip, drive to the grocery store, and put items in their cart… literally.
There was so much superfluous stuff between the PLOT, didn’t hold my interest.