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evarano's review against another edition
2.0
Robyn Bloom isn't having a good time. Her ex-boyfriend Ash dumped her out of nowhere, flew to Australia and shacked up with a woman half her age. Her job at the local museum is in danger of ending, and she is having a health scare. With all this going on, Robyn and her friends decide to start and run a club, so the community can start to do things they've never done before. Through the club, Robyn realizes that she has feelings for Will, another old friend. The problem is, Will happens to be Ash's identical twin brother.
This book started really strong for me-I really liked Robyn. I thought the writing was relatable and funny. The two perspectives between her and Will was great also, there relationship was enjoyable to read. About half way through it started to go downhill. I wish there had been more to the characters-I constantly felt as though I didn't know them enough. I had major issues with the other characters. Robyn's friends Freya was horrible, such a bad friend in every way and I hated how Robyn constantly forgave her. Robyn's parents weren't much better, they said some really outdated statements in their brief appearance. Lastly, Ash, my gosh. He was just so immature and awful. I hated how Robyn hardcore hated him, and then it just flipped a switch for these silly reasons like sharing a minor embarrassment. The whole situation was messy, with Will and Ash being brothers, then them living next door. A lot of factors seemed way too convenient, right place, right time. I did enjoy that for a long time I didn't know how the book would end. However, the closer it got to the end the less I wanted to keep reading. Will. became so overly cheesy and the endless lies and protecting Ash rather than stating his own feelings became so annoying. Ash's whole perspective was completely unnecessary, he seemed almost delusional at times, thinking that Robyn still had feelings. Robyn and Will in the end just seemed random, there wasn't enough talk about their feelings and why, and her confusion between the two of them was odd. The entire situation just ended extremely awkwardly and the writing towards the end was cringey. The whole never have I ever club seemed like an afterthought, there was too much going on with that and the relationship and with Fliss. I'm sad this book didn't continue the way it started out-it had so much potential!
Thanks to NetGalley for the free preview in exchange for an honest review!
This book started really strong for me-I really liked Robyn. I thought the writing was relatable and funny. The two perspectives between her and Will was great also, there relationship was enjoyable to read. About half way through it started to go downhill. I wish there had been more to the characters-I constantly felt as though I didn't know them enough. I had major issues with the other characters. Robyn's friends Freya was horrible, such a bad friend in every way and I hated how Robyn constantly forgave her. Robyn's parents weren't much better, they said some really outdated statements in their brief appearance. Lastly, Ash, my gosh. He was just so immature and awful. I hated how Robyn hardcore hated him, and then it just flipped a switch for these silly reasons like sharing a minor embarrassment. The whole situation was messy, with Will and Ash being brothers, then them living next door. A lot of factors seemed way too convenient, right place, right time. I did enjoy that for a long time I didn't know how the book would end. However, the closer it got to the end the less I wanted to keep reading. Will. became so overly cheesy and the endless lies and protecting Ash rather than stating his own feelings became so annoying. Ash's whole perspective was completely unnecessary, he seemed almost delusional at times, thinking that Robyn still had feelings. Robyn and Will in the end just seemed random, there wasn't enough talk about their feelings and why, and her confusion between the two of them was odd. The entire situation just ended extremely awkwardly and the writing towards the end was cringey. The whole never have I ever club seemed like an afterthought, there was too much going on with that and the relationship and with Fliss. I'm sad this book didn't continue the way it started out-it had so much potential!
Thanks to NetGalley for the free preview in exchange for an honest review!
lostcupofstars's review
The person reading sounds like a children’s TV presenter sorry
bexdoesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. Made me laugh right in the first dew pages and I can honestly say I at one point I wasn't sure how it was going to end
loiseigenraam's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Didn't hate it, but also didn't really love it. I really liked Robyn and Will and I liked the overall idea of the story, it just didn't do much for me other than help me pass the time with a nice enough story. I would've like it if we had gotten more of the romance/relationship part between Robyn and Will, instead of just the last chapter where everyone got their happy ending.
jodeezle's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I gave this book 3 stars because I struggled with the British slang. The slow start and the British slang made it so I had to force myself to finish reading this book. The book has a good premise. It’s about Robyn who is trying to get over her boyfriend, but who is struggling to do that because she sees his face in his twin, who is also her friend. So, one day Roby and Will the twin, and friends. But then the ex-boyfriend comes back. The question now is how why does she not feel for him what she feels for his twin?
Outside of the British humor, and the bits of sluggishness, it really was a pretty good book. If people asked me about it, I would tell them to read it.
I gave this book 3 stars because I struggled with the British slang. The slow start and the British slang made it so I had to force myself to finish reading this book. The book has a good premise. It’s about Robyn who is trying to get over her boyfriend, but who is struggling to do that because she sees his face in his twin, who is also her friend. So, one day Roby and Will the twin, and friends. But then the ex-boyfriend comes back. The question now is how why does she not feel for him what she feels for his twin?
Outside of the British humor, and the bits of sluggishness, it really was a pretty good book. If people asked me about it, I would tell them to read it.
sara_med_h's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
faiirygirl's review against another edition
4.0
A light-hearted and sweet romance that is set in a small village in Yorkshire.
The first thing I liked about this book is the fact it's set in a small village in Yorkshire and I could really feel that from the characters. The concept of the Never Have I Ever club is very sweet and I enjoyed the fact that sometimes it seemed like the club was a bad idea but at the end it turned out to be a very good idea.
The characters are all well written and the secondary characters have enough depth you can relate to them but they don't distract from the story. As other readers have said, Aunt Fliss was great.
The friendship between Robyn and Will was adorable and the opening chapter - perfect. But I did not see much evidence of their relationship moving from platonic to "more than", I would have liked to have seen more chemistry between them. For a romance there was not much build up, though the sweet side stories made up for that.
The first thing I liked about this book is the fact it's set in a small village in Yorkshire and I could really feel that from the characters. The concept of the Never Have I Ever club is very sweet and I enjoyed the fact that sometimes it seemed like the club was a bad idea but at the end it turned out to be a very good idea.
The characters are all well written and the secondary characters have enough depth you can relate to them but they don't distract from the story. As other readers have said, Aunt Fliss was great.
The friendship between Robyn and Will was adorable and the opening chapter - perfect. But I did not see much evidence of their relationship moving from platonic to "more than", I would have liked to have seen more chemistry between them. For a romance there was not much build up, though the sweet side stories made up for that.
cat_literary_world's review against another edition
3.0
3,5 ⭐️
From the synopsis, I got the feeling this was going to be a forbidden love kind of story, however, I was very far from the truth.
Ash appears pretty earlier on, and the romance between Robyn and Will only develops in the final chapters.
The first half is BORING! There…I said it! Ash and Robyn go on circles about the same thing over and over again. I get it, Ash screwed up BIG TIME and starts in the wrong way trying to apologize. However, Robyn really got in my nerves… I mean, girl you’ve been with him for 8 months. You’ve been friends since childhood, it couldn’t have been all that bad. I just can’t stand characters trash talking someone they supposedly love.
What saved this book, for me? The secondary characters! Freya is so much fun, I’ve laughed a lot. Really loved and respect Felicity, even when I didn’t agree with her choices. Such a loveable and true character!
Also, importantes topics on this one: a 35 year old single character! Robyn is single and doesn’t have kids and I loved it. We don’t have to do all the same things at the same age. Life is not a sprint. Really hated Robyn’s mom telling her she should have kids because she is old… sorry, lady, but not every women wants to have children, you don’t have the right to pressure another woman, even if it’s your daughter. Kids are not supposed to satisfy the grandparents. Just wanted to stat it!
From the synopsis, I got the feeling this was going to be a forbidden love kind of story, however, I was very far from the truth.
Ash appears pretty earlier on, and the romance between Robyn and Will only develops in the final chapters.
The first half is BORING! There…I said it! Ash and Robyn go on circles about the same thing over and over again. I get it, Ash screwed up BIG TIME and starts in the wrong way trying to apologize. However, Robyn really got in my nerves… I mean, girl you’ve been with him for 8 months. You’ve been friends since childhood, it couldn’t have been all that bad. I just can’t stand characters trash talking someone they supposedly love.
What saved this book, for me? The secondary characters! Freya is so much fun, I’ve laughed a lot. Really loved and respect Felicity, even when I didn’t agree with her choices. Such a loveable and true character!
Also, importantes topics on this one: a 35 year old single character! Robyn is single and doesn’t have kids and I loved it. We don’t have to do all the same things at the same age. Life is not a sprint. Really hated Robyn’s mom telling her she should have kids because she is old… sorry, lady, but not every women wants to have children, you don’t have the right to pressure another woman, even if it’s your daughter. Kids are not supposed to satisfy the grandparents. Just wanted to stat it!
ashleebmoss's review against another edition
3.0
Robyn Bloom was dumped by her boyfriend Ash who then moved to Australia as part of his mid life crisis. She struggles getting over the breakup and it’s hands harder because her ex’s twin brother lives next door to her. Ash eventually comes back in town and wants Robyn back. It’s a whole rollercoaster from there. Robyn starts to fall for Will and things get really complicated. The one thing I didn’t like about this book is that the really good parts don’t happen until the last part of the book. Then the book ends just when things are getting good. I really wish there would have been an extra chapter to tie up the Robyn and Will story.
Overall, I thought it was an okay book. It was a little too long and could have been much shorter in my opinion. I was also lost sometimes with the British terms but that is probably because I’m not British.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Overall, I thought it was an okay book. It was a little too long and could have been much shorter in my opinion. I was also lost sometimes with the British terms but that is probably because I’m not British.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
galactoze's review
3.0
Cute book, easy to read.
It's my fifth already this year. I don't know what is going on right now with my reading. Hopefully that'll continue
It's my fifth already this year. I don't know what is going on right now with my reading. Hopefully that'll continue