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beccaand's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I have never felt more seen by a line from a book than this one: "Everybody had better stop touching me or I'm going to start spin-kicking well-meaning men."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Medical content, and Sexual content
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, Infertility, and Vomit
Minor: Miscarriage
thespinystacks's review
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
Moderate: Death of parent, Vomit, and Alcohol
Minor: Miscarriage
morganewg's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent and Vomit
Minor: Miscarriage and Infertility
A beautiful love letter to the baffling journey that is pregnancy and the ways in which it changes you, your life, and how you view the world. You root for Eve as she grows in character as well as belly size and end up loving everyone in the story.ebroeffle's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content, Infertility, and Miscarriage
Minor: Vomit
savvyrosereads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Rating: 3.5/5 stars
Eve unexpectedly becomes pregnant after a one night stand, leading to tension with her best friend and a surprise attraction with said best friend’s brother.
I should start by saying that I rarely read the surprise pregnancy trope, I never particularly expect to enjoy the surprise pregnancy trope, and I read this only because I needed that exact trope for a book bingo I was completing. I recognize that’s not the ideal mindset to go into a book with, and I think if you’re a fan of this trope (or even just more open to it) you may really enjoy this one!
I spent most of this book frustrated with Eve and her decision making (or lack thereof), and was a little bit bored in the middle, particularly because this is a VERY slow burn that doesn’t really feel romance-focused at all until the last third or so. That said, I LOVED the MMC Shep, and he was what generally saved and redeemed the book for me, making it a generally enjoyable read (even though not a favorite). In fact, he redeemed it so much that I probably would have given this 4 stars if it wasn’t for the ending, which really really bugged me.
In short, if this sounds good to you, I would recommend it! I know some people who have loved it and I think that those who have been pregnant might particularly get a lot out of it. But, I don’t think I was the ideal target audience for a lot of different reasons, so just an “okay” read for me overall.
CW: Infertility/miscarriage; pregnancy; death of parent; grief
Eve unexpectedly becomes pregnant after a one night stand, leading to tension with her best friend and a surprise attraction with said best friend’s brother.
I should start by saying that I rarely read the surprise pregnancy trope, I never particularly expect to enjoy the surprise pregnancy trope, and I read this only because I needed that exact trope for a book bingo I was completing. I recognize that’s not the ideal mindset to go into a book with, and I think if you’re a fan of this trope (or even just more open to it) you may really enjoy this one!
I spent most of this book frustrated with Eve and her decision making (or lack thereof), and was a little bit bored in the middle, particularly because this is a VERY slow burn that doesn’t really feel romance-focused at all until the last third or so. That said, I LOVED the MMC Shep, and he was what generally saved and redeemed the book for me, making it a generally enjoyable read (even though not a favorite). In fact, he redeemed it so much that I probably would have given this 4 stars if it wasn’t for the ending, which really really bugged me.
In short, if this sounds good to you, I would recommend it! I know some people who have loved it and I think that those who have been pregnant might particularly get a lot out of it. But, I don’t think I was the ideal target audience for a lot of different reasons, so just an “okay” read for me overall.
CW: Infertility/miscarriage; pregnancy; death of parent; grief
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Vomit, Grief, and Death of parent
enneirda07's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
First of all, the narrator NARRATED. She did a great job of conveying all the emotions and the *sound effects*. I loved the FMC, she was funny and smart and advocate for herself. Shep is the perfect golden retriever book boyfriend. I also love there is no miscommunication trope or third act breakup
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy and Vomit
Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, and Death of parent
Minor: Abortion
juliaegreene's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i am usually a pregnancy trope hater. i've put books down because of it, i have not picked up books that i otherwise think would be perfect for me. but the bring your own pod girlies recommended this one and i just had a feeling that it would be good for me (thank you brandi/kendra/kayla ily). and honestly? i deeply enjoyed this book. it's a perfect romantic comedy - a balance between earnest and comical, with funny banter and musings on love in all forms. eve's narration is full of life and her journey through pregnancy and figuring out her relationships with her loved ones, baby daddy, job, herself and her child was so thoughtfully done. she is passionate and goofy and considerate and indecisive and strong. the love story is the perfect amount - it doesn't take over but the book is still solidly a romance. and SHEP. i love this man. golden retriever, long-time friend, best friend's older brother who loves to take care of her and has loved her for his whole life. the haircut? the bike seat? oh my god.
i read this on audio and i LOVED it. alex finke is amazing as eve - her voice holds every emotion and puts it right in your heart. i laughed so many times i lost count. her voices for the other characters are distinctive without feeling silly. the only thing i struggled a bit with were the sex scene and the labor because she was Acting them out and i lowkey could not handle it. (this is why i normally try to have a phys/dig copy when i'm listening lol.) i deeply enjoyed this story and will not be surprised if this ends up 1) purchased and 2) on my favorites of the year list. read it! and can someone make this into a 2000s style rom com film!!
sincerely,
a (reformed? maybe?) pregnancy trope hater
i read this on audio and i LOVED it. alex finke is amazing as eve - her voice holds every emotion and puts it right in your heart. i laughed so many times i lost count. her voices for the other characters are distinctive without feeling silly. the only thing i struggled a bit with were the sex scene and the labor because she was Acting them out and i lowkey could not handle it. (this is why i normally try to have a phys/dig copy when i'm listening lol.) i deeply enjoyed this story and will not be surprised if this ends up 1) purchased and 2) on my favorites of the year list. read it! and can someone make this into a 2000s style rom com film!!
sincerely,
a (reformed? maybe?) pregnancy trope hater
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol and Pregnancy
Minor: Death of parent, Miscarriage, and Vomit
rachelshubin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Pretty sure I will never read a pregnancy trope better than Ready or Not! I was blown away by how much I enjoyed it and couldn’t wait to find out what happened. It explored a different side of pregnancy that most romance books don’t have the time to get to because they throw it in at the end.
Eve is an absolute mess but not for just any reason. I think her story was strong because of her being an unexpected pregnancy herself and dealing with the fallout of having an older brother who was old enough to be her dad and losing her parents at a young-ish age. That gave her character complexities.
Willa and Shep were amazing. Their mother Corinne was a huge part of Eve’s life too, which really bound them all together. And Shep, oh Shep. He was male perfection (except sometimes I did wanna shake him by the shoulders to have him confess he was into Eve). Because yeah, best friend’s brother will never not be an elite trope. Ethan was a complexity that also added more layers to the story.
What I enjoyed the most was that the unexpected pregnancy started on page one so you knew what you’re getting yourself into. Eve’s inner molecule annoyed me sometimes but it was mostly just the beginning of her reactions I’m like okay…sure. I think the book really nicely portrayed being pregnant, accepting that, dealing with grief in a real way and also finding/making your own family. Nontraditional families aren’t even just unmarried couples but the friends who become your family for whatever reason.
And this review is coming from someone who really doesn’t have a desire to have kids or to experience pregnancy. So, I think that speaks for itself. Don’t miss the authors note at the end behind writing the book.
The cover is also one of the most stunning ones I’ve ever laid my eyes on. I think this book will be in my top 10 for 2024. Also, I have heard the audiobook is great and I’d definitely consider listening to it.
Eve is an absolute mess but not for just any reason. I think her story was strong because of her being an unexpected pregnancy herself and dealing with the fallout of having an older brother who was old enough to be her dad and losing her parents at a young-ish age. That gave her character complexities.
Willa and Shep were amazing. Their mother Corinne was a huge part of Eve’s life too, which really bound them all together. And Shep, oh Shep. He was male perfection (except sometimes I did wanna shake him by the shoulders to have him confess he was into Eve). Because yeah, best friend’s brother will never not be an elite trope. Ethan was a complexity that also added more layers to the story.
What I enjoyed the most was that the unexpected pregnancy started on page one so you knew what you’re getting yourself into. Eve’s inner molecule annoyed me sometimes but it was mostly just the beginning of her reactions I’m like okay…sure. I think the book really nicely portrayed being pregnant, accepting that, dealing with grief in a real way and also finding/making your own family. Nontraditional families aren’t even just unmarried couples but the friends who become your family for whatever reason.
And this review is coming from someone who really doesn’t have a desire to have kids or to experience pregnancy. So, I think that speaks for itself. Don’t miss the authors note at the end behind writing the book.
The cover is also one of the most stunning ones I’ve ever laid my eyes on. I think this book will be in my top 10 for 2024. Also, I have heard the audiobook is great and I’d definitely consider listening to it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Miscarriage
alamayhem_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Gosh, I absolutely loved this book. It pulled on my heart strings in the best way possible, made me cry, and it just made me so happy. This book literally gave me hope for the world!
This book was such a joy to read. From the very first sentence I was smiling. The writing is so witty and hilarious and sets such a great tone for the story. Eve is such a likable character and is just so much fun to have as a MC. I loved hearing her inner monologue, reactions, and thoughts about things as they happened. I also loved seeing her learn about motherhood and accept the changes that were happening to her life.
The love story between Shep and her was immaculate. I did not read too much into the premise before I picked up this book, so I actually was not expecting them to get together, I thought she would end up with well…her baby daddy haha. However, when I read her feelings for Shep start to develop and saw her falling for him, I was ecstatic. He is there for her in the best way possible, but never in an overwhelming manner. He is kind, thoughtful, so sweet, and just genuinely such a great man.
Then when she fell in love with her baby? Cue my tears, ladies and gentlemen! I was so overwhelmed with emotions during all of the baby scenes.The first kick scene was so beautiful, and the birthing scene had me crying my eyes out. It literally made me excited to be a mother myself one day.
I also loved reading the author’s story behind writing the book, as that was also beautiful, and so amazing and inspiring to read about.
Overall, this book is definitely one that I am going to be thinking about for a long time after finishing it. I can already see myself thinking about it when the time comes for me to have a baby as well. It seriously was that beautiful, inspiring, and made me excited for a time full of so much love and happiness. I rate this book 5/5 stars! 🌟
This book was such a joy to read. From the very first sentence I was smiling. The writing is so witty and hilarious and sets such a great tone for the story. Eve is such a likable character and is just so much fun to have as a MC. I loved hearing her inner monologue, reactions, and thoughts about things as they happened. I also loved seeing her learn about motherhood and accept the changes that were happening to her life.
The love story between Shep and her was immaculate. I did not read too much into the premise before I picked up this book, so I actually was not expecting them to get together, I thought she would end up with well…her baby daddy haha. However, when I read her feelings for Shep start to develop and saw her falling for him, I was ecstatic. He is there for her in the best way possible, but never in an overwhelming manner. He is kind, thoughtful, so sweet, and just genuinely such a great man.
Then when she fell in love with her baby? Cue my tears, ladies and gentlemen! I was so overwhelmed with emotions during all of the baby scenes.
I also loved reading the author’s story behind writing the book, as that was also beautiful, and so amazing and inspiring to read about.
Overall, this book is definitely one that I am going to be thinking about for a long time after finishing it. I can already see myself thinking about it when the time comes for me to have a baby as well. It seriously was that beautiful, inspiring, and made me excited for a time full of so much love and happiness. I rate this book 5/5 stars! 🌟
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
Moderate: Vomit
fireflyhollow's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Alcohol, Medical content, Death of parent, Infertility, and Cancer
Minor: Vomit