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thebookishpersuasion's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Sexual content
whateves99's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
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Graphic: Gaslighting, Sexual content, Death of parent, Dementia, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Cursing, Grief, Stalking, and Car accident
sugarplum29's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Moderate: Alcohol, Dementia, and Cursing
Minor: Sexual content and Death of parent
thisbookisbananas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
That being said, I absolutely loved this. I find both of the main characters in this book very likable. Amelia is happy but not syrupy sweet. She’s a pop star but is actually a believable down-to earth person. Noah is slightly gruff but really a cinnamon roll. The small town southern setting was absolutely lovely.
Even though When in Rome is a closed door romance, the chemistry just flipping works. Closed door does not mean we have to make room for Jesus, thank you very much. 😆Sarah Adams understands this and does the writing so very well.
Dare I say it? I was more invested and interested than some steamy romances I’ve read.
This was so easy to read and oddly relatable. I can’t wait for the next book following Annie. I hope every Walker sibling gets a book in this series!
Minor: Cursing and Gaslighting
hdoomk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Minor: Infidelity, Death of parent, Alcohol, Death, Cursing, Sexual content, and Drug use
readwithria's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book has so much going for it! I had a great time getting to know Amelia, Noah, the Walker siblings, and Rome, Kentucky. The town really was its own character, and the people in it were so easy to love.
I loved reading about Amelia coming into her own and rediscovering who she is. I loved reading about Noah relearning how to trust. I loved reading this book in general, and I'm excited to read more from Sarah Adams.
This is also the third (!) book I've read this year with a musician as the main character, and I have thoroughly enjoyed all of them. It reminds me of why I love my job, and I connect with their artistic struggles on a whole different level.
Read this book if you love
- Audry Hepburn movies
- grumpy/sunshine
- strangers to lovers
- small-town romance
- forced proximity
- silly nicknames
I can't exactly tell you why this book wasn't five stars, but I trust the ~vibes~ and for some reason my gut told me this was four stars, so four stars it is!
Moderate: Death of parent, Cursing, and Gaslighting
Minor: Sexual content
crieraylas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual content, Cursing, and Stalking
Minor: Car accident, Abandonment, and Eating disorder
delaneylacerte4's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Minor: Stalking, Cursing, Death of parent, and Mental illness
cataperotti's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Dementia, and Sexual content
frantically's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Toxic friendship
Moderate: Classism, Stalking, Cursing, and Gaslighting
Minor: Dementia, Drug abuse, Drug use, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Infidelity