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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
Look, I don’t want to keep reading bad contemporary romance but it’s all my brain can do right now.
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It didn't capture my attention they way Christina Lauren's books usually do - I kind of struggled through it. I'm not sure exactly why, but yeah. Not my favorite of their books.
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Thanks to Booksparks for the free book!
A surprising, lovely story about two young people who fall in and out of love in London on a vacation and find themselves working together years later, with a second chance at love.
I love Christina Lauren so much. I can always count on their stories being equal parts heartfelt and just plain fun. I particularly enjoyed two things about this book - the second chance romance trope goin' on and the compulsively interesting backdrop of Tate's big secret and subsequent career in Hollywood. What we get in this book - daddy issues; teenage AND abroad love at first sight; betrayal; so! many! secrets!; fame; more daddy issues. It's all very good. This is a wonderful place for non-romance readers to start if they're cautiously entering into the genre. The romance is sweet and very tame - 1.5 out of 5 on the sexiness meter. I can see romance veterans being underwhelmed with the heat and depth of the relationship, but I found it endearing and exactly what I wanted in a fun, fascinating, super quick contemporary romance read.
Thanks to Booksparks for the free book!
A surprising, lovely story about two young people who fall in and out of love in London on a vacation and find themselves working together years later, with a second chance at love.
I love Christina Lauren so much. I can always count on their stories being equal parts heartfelt and just plain fun. I particularly enjoyed two things about this book - the second chance romance trope goin' on and the compulsively interesting backdrop of Tate's big secret and subsequent career in Hollywood. What we get in this book - daddy issues; teenage AND abroad love at first sight; betrayal; so! many! secrets!; fame; more daddy issues. It's all very good. This is a wonderful place for non-romance readers to start if they're cautiously entering into the genre. The romance is sweet and very tame - 1.5 out of 5 on the sexiness meter. I can see romance veterans being underwhelmed with the heat and depth of the relationship, but I found it endearing and exactly what I wanted in a fun, fascinating, super quick contemporary romance read.
Such a cute romance! I will say that I appreciated the past story more than the present as it felt more nostalgic/emotional. I take off a star due to the way the reunion of the two was handled as I expected something more.
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Cute but not my favorite CL.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
Loved the Hollywood connection, backstory, and characters. Just enough mystery in the plot to keep me going, without feeling confused or like I’m missing something.
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Even though I knew how it would end, I was disappointed.
Disappointed bc Christina Lauren can write some really good romances but this one fell flat. It seemed like there was a lack of both character development and relationship development. However, still an enjoyable read, so if you’re looking for a light, easy read this is it.