Reviews tagging 'Body shaming'

Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert

20 reviews

jkreads's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional funny hopeful relaxing 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

4.75

I adored this book! Eve was honestly kind of insufferably entitled at the start (which I know is the point) and I almost DNFd at one point, but I pushed through because so many people say this is their favourite of the series and I’m so glad I did! I I loved Eve’s growth throughout the series, which included her growing confidence in herself and her abilities. Without giving anything away this was hands down one of my FAVOURITE endings of a romance book ever. It wasn’t cliched, it wasn’t unrealistic, it was just SO PERFECTLY Eve and Jacob 🥹 it’s the reason this book just pips Dani’s at the post for being my fave of the series!

With this series Talia Hibbert has cemented herself as being one of my favourite romance authors. The tenderness that she manages to inject in her stories without making them saccharine or try-hard is second to none!
Expand filter menu Content Warnings

bcope84's review against another edition

Go to review page

4.25

Expand filter menu Content Warnings

mighty_lizard_queen's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional funny lighthearted 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

3.75

Expand filter menu Content Warnings

midnightbelles's review

Go to review page

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

5.0

I loved this book. I loved Eve. I loved Jacob. I loved how it ended. I love this. 
Expand filter menu Content Warnings

wilybooklover's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

Now that I've completed this series, I can state unequivocally that Talia Hibbert is one of the best romcom authors currently writing. She writes books that are actually funny and completely focused on the romance, both things that are sorely lacking in most of the newer romcoms being released. The balance of humour, steam, and mushy romantic moments is just right. I'm not sure if this one or Dani's book is my favourite (edit: upon further reflection, Dani's book is my favourite), but I enjoyed the hell out of this entire trilogy. 

I loved how Eve's chaotic brand of charm balanced out Jacob's calm and orderly ways. Yet deep down, they had a lot in common and forge a deep connection. Their banter was top notch, especially in the first half. They don't like each other but they never go too far in saying something truly hurtful. It was wonderful seeing Eve understand why she might be different (undiagnosed autism) and connecting with Jacob, who has diagnosed autism, on that level too. It was just utterly delightful and I smiled the whole way through. The only thing I didn't like was that I could see the third-act breakup coming from a mile away and it filled me with dread, though I appreciate that it wasn't dragged out for ages. The way it unfolded felt a bit unnatural though, from the way Eve's family acted to the miscommunication. 
Expand filter menu Content Warnings

ladythana's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional funny hopeful fast-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

5.0

Expand filter menu Content Warnings

amberinpieces's review against another edition

Go to review page

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-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

4.75

Expand filter menu Content Warnings

colie923's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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? No

4.5

Expand filter menu Content Warnings

bexi's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-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

4.0

Eve is the best Brown sister, but 
Zafir is the best love interest, but
Get a Life, Chloe Brown is the best book in the trilogy. 

I won't accept any discourse on the matter. 🤷‍♀️
Expand filter menu Content Warnings

jackiie's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Talia Hibbert did it again!
With Act Your Age, Eve Brown she had me squealing, kicking and giggling over the story of Eve and Jacob.

I‘m glad now that I didn’t dnf the book just because Jacob Wayne was very similar to my ex boss at the beginning. But as I continued it turned out that Jacob has a soul and is a very lovable person.

I could also really relate to Eve. It was like looking into a mirror and after her story she ended up being my favourite Brown sister.

I can’t wait to read more from Talia Hibbert.
Expand filter menu Content Warnings