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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
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:
No
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Alcohol
Omg I loved this book!
Sometimes you reads books where you want to be the person in the book, and I felt like that in this book!
I loooooved Ben and Millies relationship (tbh probably on of my faves ever) and it just made the book perfect!
I really like Helly Actons book!
Sometimes you reads books where you want to be the person in the book, and I felt like that in this book!
I loooooved Ben and Millies relationship (tbh probably on of my faves ever) and it just made the book perfect!
I really like Helly Actons book!
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed the premise of this book & some of the thoughts & discussions throughout the story. It's so interesting to think about a world where being single is the norm, and makes you think about the value our society places on romantic relationships.
The characters & writing were quite typical of other books in this genre, it was a smooth & enjoyable read. Millie was kinda annoying, her banter with Ben was funny and well done, but he didn't seem to develop much more as a character. I felt like some of the conversations & character growth at the end was a bit clunky, but I liked that the characters changed & developed.
Overall it's a fun, escapist romance. Some deeper ideas are explored, but the general tone is pretty light. Enjoy it on a wintery evening when you want some cosy entertainment without leaving the house!
The characters & writing were quite typical of other books in this genre, it was a smooth & enjoyable read. Millie was kinda annoying, her banter with Ben was funny and well done, but he didn't seem to develop much more as a character. I felt like some of the conversations & character growth at the end was a bit clunky, but I liked that the characters changed & developed.
Overall it's a fun, escapist romance. Some deeper ideas are explored, but the general tone is pretty light. Enjoy it on a wintery evening when you want some cosy entertainment without leaving the house!
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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:
No
⭐ A totally refreshing, thought-provoking twist on a rom-com. What if being in a couple was seen as weird & undesirable by society?
⭐ It is funny & full of wit. The banter between the characters and Millie's inner thoughts won't fail to make you grin & have a good giggle.
⭐ The characters are fabulous. Millie is relatable from page one and I loved watching her character's growth throughout the novel. Ben is soooooooo swoon-worthy you, smart, charming. funny & gorgeous - what's not to love? & the rest of the gang are well developed.
⭐ So brilliantly written and engaging it is a hard one to put down.
☆ I felt the last few chapters were a bit rushed
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Disclaimer: A huge thanks to Zaffre Books & NetGalley for sending me this title for an honest & unbiased review. All opinions are my own.
⭐ It is funny & full of wit. The banter between the characters and Millie's inner thoughts won't fail to make you grin & have a good giggle.
⭐ The characters are fabulous. Millie is relatable from page one and I loved watching her character's growth throughout the novel. Ben is soooooooo swoon-worthy you, smart, charming. funny & gorgeous - what's not to love? & the rest of the gang are well developed.
⭐ So brilliantly written and engaging it is a hard one to put down.
☆ I felt the last few chapters were a bit rushed
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Disclaimer: A huge thanks to Zaffre Books & NetGalley for sending me this title for an honest & unbiased review. All opinions are my own.
This book spoke to me on many levels as although I’m happy on my own with no intention of ever changing that I still love the idea of romance and happy ever after (just not for me). So to me the prospect of a book where being single is normal and coupledom is seen as peculiar was something I was on board for.
I may have nearly twenty years on Millie but I’m happily single and also have a feline flat mate, although mine isn’t an angry little bastard like hers. She is a great protagonist and I warmed to her straight away even though she’s my complete opposite and is a balled up mess of anxiety. Talking of complete opposites and I can’t help but smile as I think of Ben aka Mr Walking Chaos. This clumsy, no filter Welshman is her new work colleague at Slide, the fastest growing no strings sex app and they are about to launch a pill to stop you falling in love.
He is utter perfection in a romantic lead (quick give me a pill). He’s smart, funny and completely and utterly hopeless in a wonderfully charming way and I adored him. The chemistry between them was instant and it put a big fat smile on my face every time they interacted.
I take my hat off to the author, well I would if I wore one. She’s created a highly original concept by turning a stereotypical romance idea completely topsy turvy and after reading her introduction I knew this was the book for me.
Helly Acton has a real affinity with her characters that has come from her own experience and it shows. Filled with humour and wonderful friendships this is a book for all those that know it’s better to be single than settle and for all the smuggies too.
I may have nearly twenty years on Millie but I’m happily single and also have a feline flat mate, although mine isn’t an angry little bastard like hers. She is a great protagonist and I warmed to her straight away even though she’s my complete opposite and is a balled up mess of anxiety. Talking of complete opposites and I can’t help but smile as I think of Ben aka Mr Walking Chaos. This clumsy, no filter Welshman is her new work colleague at Slide, the fastest growing no strings sex app and they are about to launch a pill to stop you falling in love.
He is utter perfection in a romantic lead (quick give me a pill). He’s smart, funny and completely and utterly hopeless in a wonderfully charming way and I adored him. The chemistry between them was instant and it put a big fat smile on my face every time they interacted.
I take my hat off to the author, well I would if I wore one. She’s created a highly original concept by turning a stereotypical romance idea completely topsy turvy and after reading her introduction I knew this was the book for me.
Helly Acton has a real affinity with her characters that has come from her own experience and it shows. Filled with humour and wonderful friendships this is a book for all those that know it’s better to be single than settle and for all the smuggies too.
emotional
funny
inspiring
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