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lackema's review against another edition
2.0
the main character is very unlikeable and the ending felt sudden with little buildup. some things didn’t fully add up either
amandalynnhuffman's review against another edition
5.0
Could not click five stars quickly enough. I love this book so much I could burst. If it isn’t a Tom and Darcy kind of love, then I don’t want it. I picked this up before bed one night thinking I would only read a chapter or two. Well, that was a mistake. I read the first 100+ pages and barely managed to put it down at all.
Tom. Is. Perfect. I know there’s a whole thing about him and perfection, but I don’t care. HE IS. Name a flaw he has? It’s not possible. The love he has for the people in his life—especially Darcy—is so endearing.
Darcy was hilarious and charming and relatable. Although, my heart may have physically cracked reading the flashback where she essentially rejected Tom’s love. They could have been together the whole time! I wanted to shake her to quit messing around and profess her undying love for him every single page.
The slow burn…was so slow. The slowest. Not quite as slow as the Hating Game, but close enough. However, it was so worth it. There were enough moments throughout the book that helped carry me to the HEA.
The side characters were great, too! I wish Truly was my bff. Jamie—while a mega-douche for a good chunk—was a rough around the edges kind of lovable and he grew on me. Their relationships with Darcy were the best. Even freaking Megan was nice! I should hate her. I normally hate all exes and past anythings. And yet, we love her and how she reassured Darcy when Tom went MIA.
Truly, this book was the bee’s knees in every way. Sally Thorne is sensational. The end.
Tom. Is. Perfect. I know there’s a whole thing about him and perfection, but I don’t care. HE IS. Name a flaw he has? It’s not possible. The love he has for the people in his life—especially Darcy—is so endearing.
Darcy was hilarious and charming and relatable. Although, my heart may have physically cracked reading the flashback where she essentially rejected Tom’s love. They could have been together the whole time! I wanted to shake her to quit messing around and profess her undying love for him every single page.
The slow burn…was so slow. The slowest. Not quite as slow as the Hating Game, but close enough. However, it was so worth it. There were enough moments throughout the book that helped carry me to the HEA.
The side characters were great, too! I wish Truly was my bff. Jamie—while a mega-douche for a good chunk—was a rough around the edges kind of lovable and he grew on me. Their relationships with Darcy were the best. Even freaking Megan was nice! I should hate her. I normally hate all exes and past anythings. And yet, we love her and how she reassured Darcy when Tom went MIA.
Truly, this book was the bee’s knees in every way. Sally Thorne is sensational. The end.
meggie82461's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars ✨
So, here’s the thing: this book isn’t like The Hating Game. Like, at all. I understand why people naturally compare it to THG; it’s written by the same author and it was the very next book she released. However, you’d be doing this book a disservice if you loved THG and you go into this expecting something similar, because you will be let down. Lucky for me, I didn’t love THG. I liked it, and laughed a lot, but I found it to be a little too cutesy. I honestly don’t remember a lot about it. This one? It hit the mark for me, for the most part. Besides, “good-boy/bad-girl” stories are severely few in number, and it is one of my favorite tropes.
Darcy Barrett is in love with her childhood best friend Tom, who also happens to be her twin brother’s best friend. The reason I immediately liked her is because she isn’t the norm when it comes to romcom heroines. She’s tough, she has very short hair and piercings, she eats pounds of candy in one sitting, and she has a heart condition. She also bartends and travels constantly. But now, her beloved grandmother passed away and left her house to Darcy and her twin brother Jamie. The plan is to renovate and then sell it so they can split the earnings. The renovation part is where Tom comes in, as he conveniently just started his own building company.
Tom is pretty great… but not perfect. That’s where the book (and Darcy) becomes best: when it acknowledges that nobody is perfect, and maybe Darcy has been holding Tom to an impossible standard. Up until that point, I had a hard time seeing Tom as anything but a cardboard cutout of a man. But when everything falls apart, I saw in him what Darcy loves and fiercely protects, which is his lost, abandoned soul who just wants to please the world. Tom is the type of man I love: big and strong, even alpha at times, but with a heart of gold. He has a rescue chihuahua, after all. How sexy is that? And Darcy is the type of woman I love: full of sarcasm, tough and independent… except when it comes to her man. And the final thing I really loved is how the other woman in the story isn’t some Disney villain. She actually is a very good human that said one of my favorite lines in the whole book (when talking about dating a guy with a toddler: “it’s like falling in love, doubled”).
There were a couple reasons I didn’t give it five stars. There were a few loose ends that bothered me: But overall, I really enjoyed this one. It has a lot of heart, and the fact it is a bit unconventional kept me interested. There were still moments where the writing seemed a bit fragmented, and didn’t flow well for me, but that happened less this book than it did THG.
So yes, I recommend this book for anyone who loves an edge to their heroines, and especially likes it when opposites attract. Not everyone is going to love it, but you might!
So, here’s the thing: this book isn’t like The Hating Game. Like, at all. I understand why people naturally compare it to THG; it’s written by the same author and it was the very next book she released. However, you’d be doing this book a disservice if you loved THG and you go into this expecting something similar, because you will be let down. Lucky for me, I didn’t love THG. I liked it, and laughed a lot, but I found it to be a little too cutesy. I honestly don’t remember a lot about it. This one? It hit the mark for me, for the most part. Besides, “good-boy/bad-girl” stories are severely few in number, and it is one of my favorite tropes.
Darcy Barrett is in love with her childhood best friend Tom, who also happens to be her twin brother’s best friend. The reason I immediately liked her is because she isn’t the norm when it comes to romcom heroines. She’s tough, she has very short hair and piercings, she eats pounds of candy in one sitting, and she has a heart condition. She also bartends and travels constantly. But now, her beloved grandmother passed away and left her house to Darcy and her twin brother Jamie. The plan is to renovate and then sell it so they can split the earnings. The renovation part is where Tom comes in, as he conveniently just started his own building company.
Tom is pretty great… but not perfect. That’s where the book (and Darcy) becomes best: when it acknowledges that nobody is perfect, and maybe Darcy has been holding Tom to an impossible standard. Up until that point, I had a hard time seeing Tom as anything but a cardboard cutout of a man. But when everything falls apart, I saw in him what Darcy loves and fiercely protects, which is his lost, abandoned soul who just wants to please the world. Tom is the type of man I love: big and strong, even alpha at times, but with a heart of gold. He has a rescue chihuahua, after all. How sexy is that? And Darcy is the type of woman I love: full of sarcasm, tough and independent… except when it comes to her man. And the final thing I really loved is how the other woman in the story isn’t some Disney villain. She actually is a very good human that said one of my favorite lines in the whole book (when talking about dating a guy with a toddler: “it’s like falling in love, doubled”).
There were a couple reasons I didn’t give it five stars. There were a few loose ends that bothered me:
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why did Loretta leave Jeremy the ring and not Darcy? Why didn’t she include Tom in her will? And did Darcy really just let Truly off the hook for pretty seriously betraying her?)So yes, I recommend this book for anyone who loves an edge to their heroines, and especially likes it when opposites attract. Not everyone is going to love it, but you might!
michellechien930's review against another edition
4.0
Ever since reading "The Hating Game", Sally Thorne has given me a whole new standard these days for romantic novels! I've read so many these past years, and a lot of contemporary romantic authors just aren't my cup of tea. I feel like Sally Thorne really "gets" women and what we want to read: fiery passion and a good plot to boot! Even though "The Hating Game" will forever be my top-tier romance read, "99 Percent Mine" is really great as well. The main character Darcy is not exactly likable, but it's a different direction from the usual ditsy Mary Sues out there. I really loved the male protagonist Tom though! He is perfect and so romantic! Definitely count me in for anything Sally Thorne writes in the future, I will lick it up like ice cream in a bowl. :)
m_88_k's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I just loved this! I found it a bit more realistic than some other books in this genre. Especially the MMC was very lovable and relatable. Had realistic issues etc. It was a quick read, I really enjoyed it.
stephtherose_'s review against another edition
3.0
Not nearly as gripping as The Hating Game but still a fun read!
roniphillips's review against another edition
3.0
Between 3 and 3.5 ⭐️
I liked this one but not nearly as much as the hating game.
I think the story is interesting but I felt like it jumped around a lot? That could also just be my brain jumping around in its own.
I liked it, I just wanted more detail in the story maybe?
Regardless, I am a Sally Thorne fan and will continue reading anything she publishes!
I liked this one but not nearly as much as the hating game.
I think the story is interesting but I felt like it jumped around a lot? That could also just be my brain jumping around in its own.
I liked it, I just wanted more detail in the story maybe?
Regardless, I am a Sally Thorne fan and will continue reading anything she publishes!
emmmapayne's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
allisonb3010's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
brookac's review against another edition
3.75
It was good and I enjoyed it but I don't think it'll be one that I think about a lot in the future. Jamie sucks and has little redeeming qualities. I'd be happier if he weren't there.