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3.44 AVERAGE
3.44 AVERAGE
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. I have read several Christina Lauren books, and while I enjoyed the quirky romance that developed, this story fell a little flat for me. It is a take on Chip and Joanna Gaines but with a failing marriage, and every time I would get really interested in the budding love story of Cary and James, the story would take the reader right back into the negative relationship. Overall it is a quick easy read that’s enjoyable.
Another great book from Christina Lauren. 4.5 Stars.
I would have given this a full 5 stars but I felt that the ending was a little rushed and I needed more.
This book will be defiantly going on my diverse romance reads list for 2020. The book follows Carey, a designer, that has been working for a perfect on paper, horrible in real life, reality tv show couple. The Tripps redesign houses and are on the verge of a major blowup and divorce. Carey has spent most of her life making sure that they don't implode.
So why is this books on my 2020 diverse romance reads shelf? Because Carey the main character has Dystonia, a movement disorder that causes involuntary muscle contracts of her hands. This was a condition that I knew nothing about and had to do some research on. The way her condition is realistic and integrated into the story is amazing. Carey is an amazing character that is not stereotyped by this condition.
While this is not an #ownvoices story, it is a very personal story for one of the authors. Lauren's father had dystonia before he succumbed to secondary effects and Lauren's sister lives with the condition. They also had a reader with Dystonia, read and comment before publication. This is how you write diverse fiction!
Once again another great book from the duo that is Christina Lauren.
I would have given this a full 5 stars but I felt that the ending was a little rushed and I needed more.
This book will be defiantly going on my diverse romance reads list for 2020. The book follows Carey, a designer, that has been working for a perfect on paper, horrible in real life, reality tv show couple. The Tripps redesign houses and are on the verge of a major blowup and divorce. Carey has spent most of her life making sure that they don't implode.
So why is this books on my 2020 diverse romance reads shelf? Because Carey the main character has Dystonia, a movement disorder that causes involuntary muscle contracts of her hands. This was a condition that I knew nothing about and had to do some research on. The way her condition is realistic and integrated into the story is amazing. Carey is an amazing character that is not stereotyped by this condition.
While this is not an #ownvoices story, it is a very personal story for one of the authors. Lauren's father had dystonia before he succumbed to secondary effects and Lauren's sister lives with the condition. They also had a reader with Dystonia, read and comment before publication. This is how you write diverse fiction!
Once again another great book from the duo that is Christina Lauren.
this was cute but i'm bummed they missed out on the opportunity to use the best trope in the world, and there was only one bed
seriously this entire book could have been built around it
seriously this entire book could have been built around it
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was fine. What I am finding with CL books is the random dirty phrase that catches me off guard and instantly gives me an erotic tickle. It's a nice little surprise is an otherwise calm romance. Cute and lighthearted, it makes me wonder what is really behind those HG TV stars real lives. Nothing is what it seems. I spend the whole time thinking about Joanna Gaines. Can't stand her and I know if the Tripps were real I wouldn't like them either.
(Wyoming)
(Wyoming)