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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
3⭐️ | TikTok | IG |
Concept: a million ⭐️ Execution: 3⭐️
This was such a mid book. In all fairness I think the audiobook narration might have affected my experience. The audiobook narration is very punctuated and makes the prose feel jerky and short.
What I loved...
- concept. falling into a romance town is adorable.
What I didn't love...
- the number of times the author used the word minty
- the instalove between the MMC and FMC
- the awkward way the MMC uses pet names for the FMC :::cringe:::
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Overall thoughts...
I'm glad I listened to the audiobook, I would have been mad if I spent quality reading time on this one. With that, I wonder if I would have enjoyed it more if I read this in print?
Concept: a million ⭐️ Execution: 3⭐️
This was such a mid book. In all fairness I think the audiobook narration might have affected my experience. The audiobook narration is very punctuated and makes the prose feel jerky and short.
What I loved...
- concept. falling into a romance town is adorable.
What I didn't love...
- the number of times the author used the word minty
- the instalove between the MMC and FMC
- the awkward way the MMC uses pet names for the FMC :::cringe:::
-
Spoiler
The plot "twist" or reveal is ridiculously predictable.Overall thoughts...
I'm glad I listened to the audiobook, I would have been mad if I spent quality reading time on this one. With that, I wonder if I would have enjoyed it more if I read this in print?
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Cute, but I’m not falling for blond man propaganda
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
challenging
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
mysterious
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
Extremely cutesy book, but very predictable. Comfort read for sure
emotional
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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
✦POV: Single first-person
Elsy is charming and relatable and knows how to wield sarcasm like a pro. Her recent history is heartbreaking and her longing for connection and genuine friendship resonated with me.
Anders is a swoon-worthy, stoic, and lovable grump whose attraction to Elsy is delightfully transparent.
The banter between them is sharp and clever; plenty of giggles!
Elsy is charming and relatable and knows how to wield sarcasm like a pro. Her recent history is heartbreaking and her longing for connection and genuine friendship resonated with me.
Anders is a swoon-worthy, stoic, and lovable grump whose attraction to Elsy is delightfully transparent.
The banter between them is sharp and clever; plenty of giggles!
❝How come every interaction with him felt like I was trading barbs? Just being near him made my body feel like it’d been jolted with electricity.❞
🎙️Narrator: Dorothy Dillingham Blue
She brought so much depth and feeling to the narration. Gold star for the immersive experience; it was a lovely listen.
✦Spice: The door is ajar
The tension! The chemistry! They play well at the enemies card, pretending they can’t stand each other but that slow burn build-up to swooping belly and racing heart is so delicious, I was addicted. 😮💨🫠
» The combination of mystery, romance, and magical realism hooked me. It was low-angst but still a compelling page-turner.
» Uncovering the quirky townsfolk for who they are in the novels vs. reality was entertaining and kept me interested.
» I will read anything Poston writes. Stories are always richly developed, beautifully described, and hit me straight in the feels. Every. Time.
✩ The unknown garden of docs and drafts! How do you even think of these things, ma’am? I want to have a wander through your mind please, I bet it’s a wondrous place.
♡ This broke my heart, put it back together, and ignited my imagination. I'm confident it will live rent-free in my mind for a while. Highly recommended- HEA guaranteed!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✦ More Tropes: small town, forced proximity, he falls first, meet cute, second chance at love, secret identity, fling, found family, cinnamon roll, grumpy x sunshine, afraid to commit
✨ I read my Fairyloot edition and listened to the audio thanks to my trusty Toronto Public Library card and the Libby App.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident
Minor: Alcohol