Reviews

Barista and the Bear by Rebel Carter

leahferrizz's review

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

reena's review

3.0

Dialogue was mostly alright. I liked how authentic the characters were. Appreciate that even though it's supernatural, there's still a sort of realistic concern about where to live and rushing into things. 

kirtreads's review

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Was this fun? Yes. 

However, what could have been a good book fell short because of the pacing. It’s has these weird jumps in time that make no sense. One moment you are in the MMCs front yard then they are kissing on her front porch. You also hardly get any time with them as a couple then you get an epilogue three months later. I wanted more of the characters. This felt like a weirdly rushed and very unedited book.

paige_blair's review

funny fast-paced

3.75

k7honey's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

alyssarrw's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.75

Cute and fun but lacks depth. 

_delia's review

So much of the build up and tension happens off page in between chapters☹️ They also don’t have even a hint of a personality ☹️ The premise of amazing tho

wingsyouburn's review

2.0

This book has a solid premise - fated mates but the female lead is resisting the bond, which is a great source of tension and conflict for a paranormal romance. However, the book under-delivers in most aspects. Teresa, the main character, is the most developed character, but her fated mate, Cash? I can barely tell you anything about him except for the fact that he turns into a bear.

Had this story been developed and characters explored, I would have enjoyed it more.

brgntteva's review

funny lighthearted fast-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

3.25

alyssareads23's review against another edition

5.0

Cute and funny read!

Short and sweet! This Insta mate book was seriously funny and just a touch spicy. I really liked that you got the background of the MFC before you got into the book. Would definitely recommend!