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eliezrah's review
4.0
This is a sweet age gap story about 2 people who got off on the wrong foot but realized their mistake. I enjoyed seeing how they figured out their feelings for each other while navigating new jobs together. I was glad to see the MCs from book 1 since I didn't want to let them go after their story.
I recieved an advanced copy and voluntarily gave my honest review.
I recieved an advanced copy and voluntarily gave my honest review.
mousegoddess's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I'll be honest, this gets extra points from me for personal reasons. That I will not be sharing on the internet because it is NOT funny and is therefore a secret I can keep. Satisfying read, like most of the resolutions.
cadiva's review
4.0
Liked this one even more than the first
I do love an age gap romance and when it's coupled alongside a workplace one, it makes it all the sweeter.
This was fab. I loved Dimi and Jason, they were a great match and I very much appreciated the lack of miscommunication or misunderstanding in their relationship.
The ex trope worked well and I even found myself appreciating the secondary tension plot with Dimi's mum.
I do love an age gap romance and when it's coupled alongside a workplace one, it makes it all the sweeter.
This was fab. I loved Dimi and Jason, they were a great match and I very much appreciated the lack of miscommunication or misunderstanding in their relationship.
The ex trope worked well and I even found myself appreciating the secondary tension plot with Dimi's mum.
vicki_williams's review
4.0
Enjoyable sweet romance.
If you’re looking for a well written book that has no angst, a bit of lighthearted humour, a drop of drama and a sweet age gap romance then I highly recommend this book.
Set in the theatre production division of a theme park called Joy Universe, this storyline gives us two wonderful, likeable main characters. Dimi is the 29 year old first time professional Producer and Jason is the 53 year old ex Broadway Director. The friendship and chemistry between them slowly builds and turns into a beautiful loving romance.
Of course there are a couple of bumps along the way and it kept me turning the pages needing to know how this adorable couple would get their HEA.
I found this to be an enjoyable, easy to read book and I wanted to become a member of the JU world. I can’t wait for more!
This can be read as a standalone.
If you’re looking for a well written book that has no angst, a bit of lighthearted humour, a drop of drama and a sweet age gap romance then I highly recommend this book.
Set in the theatre production division of a theme park called Joy Universe, this storyline gives us two wonderful, likeable main characters. Dimi is the 29 year old first time professional Producer and Jason is the 53 year old ex Broadway Director. The friendship and chemistry between them slowly builds and turns into a beautiful loving romance.
Of course there are a couple of bumps along the way and it kept me turning the pages needing to know how this adorable couple would get their HEA.
I found this to be an enjoyable, easy to read book and I wanted to become a member of the JU world. I can’t wait for more!
This can be read as a standalone.
knrt_17's review
5.0
I’ve read this author before. This is a mm romance story set in the USA. Book 2 in th3 series with main characters Dimi and Jason. Age gap and set around musical theatre in a huge theme park. Some updates of characters in book 1. This is an enjoyable read.
cabc's review
4.0
Romantic age gap!
I loved Dimi in the first book and couldn’t wait for his story. I wasn’t disappointed! I liked this book as much as the first, maybe more. I adore that it’s age gap, but you only notice when somebody mentions it. Dimi and Jason just work together.
I love love love the way Louisa writes romance. It’s so natural and organic and lovely. The characters have their moments of self doubt and the like, but the relationship itself is always solid. Plus, they actually share and talk through things rather than ignore them and letting them fester.
I look forward to reading more of Louisa’s books!
I loved Dimi in the first book and couldn’t wait for his story. I wasn’t disappointed! I liked this book as much as the first, maybe more. I adore that it’s age gap, but you only notice when somebody mentions it. Dimi and Jason just work together.
I love love love the way Louisa writes romance. It’s so natural and organic and lovely. The characters have their moments of self doubt and the like, but the relationship itself is always solid. Plus, they actually share and talk through things rather than ignore them and letting them fester.
I look forward to reading more of Louisa’s books!
isalaur's review
5.0
This is the second book in the Joy Universe series. I read book one and thoroughly enjoyed it and this book lives up to the standards set by the first. I am really looking forward to more books in this franchise.
Dimi and Jason are the MCs in this book. We met Dimi in book one as Derek’s assistant. He has now been promoted and is the producer of the new Joy Village Theatre Company. Jason is the big shot director from NY. A famous Broadway director and Tony winner who has just gotten out of a bad relationship and is looking for changes in his life. Things do not start out well as when they first meet Jason sticks his foot in his mouth big time.
The story arc moves well and there is good character development as the story progresses. There are some interesting dynamics thrown in to cause issues for the MCs and they are not the typical ones. Though towards the end we do get one of the typical ones and I kind of expected that to play out differently. I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop.
I really enjoyed the book. Both MCs are likeable. The angst is low level. The writing is sharp and the story is clever. It was a quick, entertaining read. It’s clear what franchise readers are supposed to envision as Joy Universe and Joy Inc are discussed and I think that gives readers a frame of reference. I remember reading another review when the first book came out that implied the setting was unrealistic as no company has the kind of reach Joy Universe has! That is someone who is completely ignorant of today’s entertainment/media landscape! I found this book even more embedded in that realm as it discusses the overlap with the theme parks, theatre, movies etc.
I will most definitely read the next book when it comes out and I will be anxiously awaiting it.
*I voluntarily read an ARC and this is my objective review *
Dimi and Jason are the MCs in this book. We met Dimi in book one as Derek’s assistant. He has now been promoted and is the producer of the new Joy Village Theatre Company. Jason is the big shot director from NY. A famous Broadway director and Tony winner who has just gotten out of a bad relationship and is looking for changes in his life. Things do not start out well as when they first meet Jason sticks his foot in his mouth big time.
The story arc moves well and there is good character development as the story progresses. There are some interesting dynamics thrown in to cause issues for the MCs and they are not the typical ones. Though towards the end we do get one of the typical ones and I kind of expected that to play out differently. I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop.
I really enjoyed the book. Both MCs are likeable. The angst is low level. The writing is sharp and the story is clever. It was a quick, entertaining read. It’s clear what franchise readers are supposed to envision as Joy Universe and Joy Inc are discussed and I think that gives readers a frame of reference. I remember reading another review when the first book came out that implied the setting was unrealistic as no company has the kind of reach Joy Universe has! That is someone who is completely ignorant of today’s entertainment/media landscape! I found this book even more embedded in that realm as it discusses the overlap with the theme parks, theatre, movies etc.
I will most definitely read the next book when it comes out and I will be anxiously awaiting it.
*I voluntarily read an ARC and this is my objective review *
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