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jsjarvis71's review against another edition
5.0
My review is for the audiobook version of this book.
This is the first work from T. B. Markinson that I have experienced and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. I loved the first-person narration from Cori's point of view. The sass of that character was fantastic and I fell in love with her instantly. She was snarky, no-nonsense, sometimes very blunt and direct. Her girlfriend, Kat, was so sweet and supportive. While in my mind the couple seemed like they would not be compatible, I came around to seeing the opposites complement each other. I thought a different type of story was going to be coming early on between Cori and Sam, and I am sure that was the intent. But as the story and characters developed, I could see the real romance between Cori and Kat and that true love between them was not going to be broken.
I have listened to several Lori Prince narrated novels before, but this to me was her finest work. The voices and personas she added to each character brought them to life in my head. She did an amazing job throughout, with Kat being my favorite character that she did.
There are lots of quick wit throughout, making the book very entertaining. I cannot recommend this book high enough for anyone looking for a well-done story with some twists and turns along with some well written deep love between two characters.
I received a free copy of this audiobook from the author in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.
This is the first work from T. B. Markinson that I have experienced and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. I loved the first-person narration from Cori's point of view. The sass of that character was fantastic and I fell in love with her instantly. She was snarky, no-nonsense, sometimes very blunt and direct. Her girlfriend, Kat, was so sweet and supportive. While in my mind the couple seemed like they would not be compatible, I came around to seeing the opposites complement each other. I thought a different type of story was going to be coming early on between Cori and Sam, and I am sure that was the intent. But as the story and characters developed, I could see the real romance between Cori and Kat and that true love between them was not going to be broken.
I have listened to several Lori Prince narrated novels before, but this to me was her finest work. The voices and personas she added to each character brought them to life in my head. She did an amazing job throughout, with Kat being my favorite character that she did.
There are lots of quick wit throughout, making the book very entertaining. I cannot recommend this book high enough for anyone looking for a well-done story with some twists and turns along with some well written deep love between two characters.
I received a free copy of this audiobook from the author in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.
shu_long's review against another edition
4.0
It's rare I find a book with a strong plot concerning two women who adore each other and who are already in a relationship. This had that in spades. Enjoyed thoroughly.
berls's review against another edition
1.0
Well bummer. I thought this sounded when I grabbed it as a Kindle deal. And I have yet to read a good Lesbian story, so I thought this was my chance. Not so much.
Full DNF report to follow.
Full DNF report to follow.
m3l89's review against another edition
5.0
Plot wise I didn't feel like very much happened, but I fell in love with every single character. They were all so well written, relatable and believable; even Kat's Father.
So well written, the dialogue and description just melted off the page.
So well written, the dialogue and description just melted off the page.
judeinthestars's review
4.0
I really like Cori. I didn’t think that would happen with one of T.B. Markinson’s characters since, as I wrote before, they’re usually too real and flawed for me to like them. I enjoy reading about them but I wouldn’t want them as friends. Yet there’s something different about Cori. She’s awkward and self-deprecating in just the right way to make her endearing. She’s also quite annoying, privileged and not always aware of how much. But I don’t know, I like her anyway. At least, she tries. Lori Prince’s narration is definitely responsible for a big part of it. Her voice and tone are perfect for Cori.
Another huge part of Cori’s appeal is her family and their interactions. Her mother loves embarrassing her with talk of sex, prompting this kind of reaction: « The woman across the table gave birth to me, and I’m still traumatized by being that close to her vagina ». I had to stop the audiobook and write that sentence down, that’s how much I laughed.
In book 0, [b:Confessions from the Heart|40689917|Confessions from the Heart (Confessions, #0)|T.B. Markinson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1530490030l/40689917._SY75_.jpg|63274469], Cori fell in love with Kat. Three years later, life is not as beautiful as it was. Cori is struggling to finish her first novel and juggling jobs to support Kat’s art… and her shopping addiction. Then a former classmate of Cori’s enters the picture. Samantha was a cheerleader in high school and Cori’s biggest crush at the time. So of course it creates friction between Cori and Kat. Neither dares really question the other about what bothers them. It doesn’t help that Cori’s parents act even weirder than usual and that Kat’s father, the nefarious Phineas Finn, keeps interfering.
There’s not much happening in this book, which might sound negative but isn’t. There’s no big revelation, no plot twist. It’s mostly day to day in the life of Cori and Kat, their families and friends and, strangely enough, it’s not boring at all. Once again, this book stresses the importance of communication. Secrets usually cause trouble. But they make for good stories…
And I already praised Lori Prince’s narration but it has to be said again: her voice for Kat is the sexiest.
Another huge part of Cori’s appeal is her family and their interactions. Her mother loves embarrassing her with talk of sex, prompting this kind of reaction: « The woman across the table gave birth to me, and I’m still traumatized by being that close to her vagina ». I had to stop the audiobook and write that sentence down, that’s how much I laughed.
In book 0, [b:Confessions from the Heart|40689917|Confessions from the Heart (Confessions, #0)|T.B. Markinson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1530490030l/40689917._SY75_.jpg|63274469], Cori fell in love with Kat. Three years later, life is not as beautiful as it was. Cori is struggling to finish her first novel and juggling jobs to support Kat’s art… and her shopping addiction. Then a former classmate of Cori’s enters the picture. Samantha was a cheerleader in high school and Cori’s biggest crush at the time. So of course it creates friction between Cori and Kat. Neither dares really question the other about what bothers them. It doesn’t help that Cori’s parents act even weirder than usual and that Kat’s father, the nefarious Phineas Finn, keeps interfering.
There’s not much happening in this book, which might sound negative but isn’t. There’s no big revelation, no plot twist. It’s mostly day to day in the life of Cori and Kat, their families and friends and, strangely enough, it’s not boring at all. Once again, this book stresses the importance of communication. Secrets usually cause trouble. But they make for good stories…
And I already praised Lori Prince’s narration but it has to be said again: her voice for Kat is the sexiest.
arwenauthor's review
1.0
I found this on my Kindle - must've downloaded it ages ago on some offer - and was intrigued. It's odd on a Kindle because you can't read the blurb, you just head straight in. So, off I went!
It's set in Massachusetts about a young woman named Cori and her girlfriend, Kat, whom she lives with. Kat has a completely out of control spending habit and no job. She's an artist that doesn't produce art. As such, Cori has to work 3 jobs to keep them from the red. She's also (not) writing her novel, and completely overshadowed and cowed by her mother who is a famous author. And if that's not enough an old friend, also gay, walks back into her life with a secret and Cori isn't sure who's crushing on who...
I'm really sorry to Markinson, but this was terrible. The plot line was just... unenengaging in the extreme. And the characterisation? I don't think there was a single character in this book that I believed in other than, at times, Cori. Her abysmal self esteem can count for a lot of her actions, but some of it just doesn't add up. Kat makes no sense as a character, nor Cori's mum - actually her dad makes a bit of sense - but as for her aunt! Unfortunately, I've remembered there were two other basically believable characters: Kats' parents who are perpetually disdainful and horrified at having a gay daughter, even though they visit for staid Sunday lunches every month. Those are painful.
The writing was lacklustre. I guess this really isn't my kind of book (not sure why I even have it!) as romance isn't a great love of mine. The least I can say is that it wasn't smutty, which tends to be the case with same sex relationships - maybe why I read more of them than straight romances.
Oh - I can't forget the ending. It was so forced, contrived and simply unbelievable. I hated it.
Anyway, not for me. But there are plenty of positive reviews out there. Maybe I should pay more attention to what's lurking on my Kindle...
It's set in Massachusetts about a young woman named Cori and her girlfriend, Kat, whom she lives with. Kat has a completely out of control spending habit and no job. She's an artist that doesn't produce art. As such, Cori has to work 3 jobs to keep them from the red. She's also (not) writing her novel, and completely overshadowed and cowed by her mother who is a famous author. And if that's not enough an old friend, also gay, walks back into her life with a secret and Cori isn't sure who's crushing on who...
I'm really sorry to Markinson, but this was terrible. The plot line was just... unenengaging in the extreme. And the characterisation? I don't think there was a single character in this book that I believed in other than, at times, Cori. Her abysmal self esteem can count for a lot of her actions, but some of it just doesn't add up. Kat makes no sense as a character, nor Cori's mum - actually her dad makes a bit of sense - but as for her aunt! Unfortunately, I've remembered there were two other basically believable characters: Kats' parents who are perpetually disdainful and horrified at having a gay daughter, even though they visit for staid Sunday lunches every month. Those are painful.
The writing was lacklustre. I guess this really isn't my kind of book (not sure why I even have it!) as romance isn't a great love of mine. The least I can say is that it wasn't smutty, which tends to be the case with same sex relationships - maybe why I read more of them than straight romances.
Oh - I can't forget the ending. It was so forced, contrived and simply unbelievable. I hated it.
Anyway, not for me. But there are plenty of positive reviews out there. Maybe I should pay more attention to what's lurking on my Kindle...
synth's review
1.0
Did a middle class white straight man write that book? Seriously, it reads like a man's fantasy of how lesbians think and act. Plus, the whole "I know I'm privileged but I worked hard to succeed" attitude. Not at all at odds with the lazy "I never failed before that one big screw up so I didn't know how to react" excuse of a plot device...
Not to mention the disproportion of telling vs. showing, the stilted dialogues, the forceful attempts at witty writing, and the unbelievable love between the MC and her girlfriend, to name a few. They've been together for years, are the love of each other's life, and yet, do not know how to communicate, nor have a healthy relationship (not that it's toxic, but the MC obviously puts her girlfriend on a pedestal).
Honestly, it was so horrendous, I dnf-ed after three chapters.
Not to mention the disproportion of telling vs. showing, the stilted dialogues, the forceful attempts at witty writing, and the unbelievable love between the MC and her girlfriend, to name a few. They've been together for years, are the love of each other's life, and yet, do not know how to communicate, nor have a healthy relationship (not that it's toxic, but the MC obviously puts her girlfriend on a pedestal).
Honestly, it was so horrendous, I dnf-ed after three chapters.
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