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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
The ONLY use of the miscommunication trope I can get behind.
I'm so in love with India Holton's writing I fear my heart will implode.
I'm so in love with India Holton's writing I fear my heart will implode.
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
It was a pretty fun read, although I grew tired of Gabriel's inner monologue after a while.
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
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:
Yes
This was delightful. Witty and lovely and all around funny as hell! This book is funny cuz it essentially deals with the aftermath of a previous miscommunication rather than have it happen during the story itself and honestly that made it genuinely fun to read. Gabriel is lovely and Elodie is a wildfire.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-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:
No
A romp
Oh boy…
Okay, first. I love the way India Holton writes. I love the worlds she creates and the references from literary classics she uses. However, this felt like a very very toned down India Holton novel.
To me, it didn’t feel as whimsical or unabashedly strange. I think in large part that had to do with the lack of banter. And while I appreciate trying something new… I just don’t think a non-speaking curmudgeon fit in this format.
The romance also was a bit of a slog for me. The reason they got married felt implausible. And the reason for their estrangement felt anticlimactic. I think there was a lot more room to create a goofier reason that a husband and wife were separated. And better build up for how they find each other again.
In truth, I didn’t see the potential of them as a couple. It was hard for me to believe they actually loved each other—apart from them just saying that they did.
So while I do love India’s writing—I still think of the first of the series on a regular basis—this one lacked whimsy for me. I most definitely will still continue on however!
Thank you to NetGalley for letting me read this one early! Looking forward to more India Holton.
Okay, first. I love the way India Holton writes. I love the worlds she creates and the references from literary classics she uses. However, this felt like a very very toned down India Holton novel.
To me, it didn’t feel as whimsical or unabashedly strange. I think in large part that had to do with the lack of banter. And while I appreciate trying something new… I just don’t think a non-speaking curmudgeon fit in this format.
The romance also was a bit of a slog for me. The reason they got married felt implausible. And the reason for their estrangement felt anticlimactic. I think there was a lot more room to create a goofier reason that a husband and wife were separated. And better build up for how they find each other again.
In truth, I didn’t see the potential of them as a couple. It was hard for me to believe they actually loved each other—apart from them just saying that they did.
So while I do love India’s writing—I still think of the first of the series on a regular basis—this one lacked whimsy for me. I most definitely will still continue on however!
Thank you to NetGalley for letting me read this one early! Looking forward to more India Holton.
