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calliek927's review against another edition
4.0
I loved book 1 of this series, and I really wanted to love this one as much, but I just didn't. It moved a bit slow, and the characters were just meh... I loved Sabrina in the first book. She grated on my nerves in this one. And Grey... just bleh. In the end, I guess they were okay, and there were plenty of laughs in this, at least.
Zen was probably my favorite human character, but Jitter was by far the best overall. I especially loved the bonus epilogue from Jitter.
I'm giving 3.5 rounded-up stars and looking forward to the next book.
Zen was probably my favorite human character, but Jitter was by far the best overall. I especially loved the bonus epilogue from Jitter.
I'm giving 3.5 rounded-up stars and looking forward to the next book.
lando_h's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
edensgrief's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.25
sparklegigglesmile's review
4.0
I went into this book with such high hopes, after absolutely devouring The Worst Wedding Date, book one in the (can be stand-alone) series, 3 Friends and a Wedding.
After the wedding, Sabrina feels responsible for her best friend, Emma finding out details everyone thought she already knew about her fiancé, Chandler and her brother Theo.
Sabrina has always used her talents for gossip for good, and has never had them actually hurt someone she loved.
“Duke” who just so happens to have a vendetta against the “would have been” groom, hoping to ruin his big day… arrives in Hawaii after the entire wedding falls to pieces and meets “Duchess” on her quest of good deeds after the wedding.
Their chemistry
After the wedding, Sabrina feels responsible for her best friend, Emma finding out details everyone thought she already knew about her fiancé, Chandler and her brother Theo.
Sabrina has always used her talents for gossip for good, and has never had them actually hurt someone she loved.
“Duke” who just so happens to have a vendetta against the “would have been” groom, hoping to ruin his big day… arrives in Hawaii after the entire wedding falls to pieces and meets “Duchess” on her quest of good deeds after the wedding.
Their chemistry
kkomo's review
4.0
good story
I have very much love the shenanigans that the author creates in her worlds. It almost guarantees a pre-order purchase with every single one. However, the they/them element in this installment of the late trilogy was very hard to read.
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t have an issue with that element of our society. I think it’s awesome that every single person in this world can be represented in such a great fictional world. It’s just actually very difficult to read. I know Pippa has done her due diligence in researching how to write this sort of character and I have the upmost respect for that. However, it’s SO distracting to try to figure out who they’re talking about when it’s a they/them person versus a group of people. It’s just confusing as a reader, and it made the story much more stilted than the typical Pippaverse adventure. That said, I can’t wait to read Emma’s story.
Also: for Meghan Quinn fans: this winter, quaint locale of this story is SO reminiscent of Port Snow, it made me weirdly nostalgic for a fictional world.
I have very much love the shenanigans that the author creates in her worlds. It almost guarantees a pre-order purchase with every single one. However, the they/them element in this installment of the late trilogy was very hard to read.
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t have an issue with that element of our society. I think it’s awesome that every single person in this world can be represented in such a great fictional world. It’s just actually very difficult to read. I know Pippa has done her due diligence in researching how to write this sort of character and I have the upmost respect for that. However, it’s SO distracting to try to figure out who they’re talking about when it’s a they/them person versus a group of people. It’s just confusing as a reader, and it made the story much more stilted than the typical Pippaverse adventure. That said, I can’t wait to read Emma’s story.
Also: for Meghan Quinn fans: this winter, quaint locale of this story is SO reminiscent of Port Snow, it made me weirdly nostalgic for a fictional world.
jenjenbookfan's review against another edition
5.0
The Gossip and the Grump is Book 2 in the Three BFFs and a Wedding series by Pippa Grant, featuring a hilarious one-night stand to enemies to lovers rom-com. Sabrina was having a supremely bad night after a friend’s disastrous almost wedding and a torrent of drama, so why not enjoy a spicy one-night stand and ghost him afterwards? Too bad she didn’t know he was the guy who just bought her beloved family café with an eye for revenge. The pull between them is strong, but will that connection win out over the secrets and plotting?
This book was a blast from start to finish! I loved The Worst Wedding Date, so it was fun to revisit all these compelling characters and meet some new ones! I loved the witty and feisty banter between Sabrina and Grey, as well as the angsty tension that hovers over them as they linger in a state of slow burn passion. The twists and turns of the drama were entertaining, and the emotions of the various characters felt authentic. The small town vibe was top notch, thanks to the family-like atmosphere created by the townspeople! As a small town girl myself, I am hooked on this series, and can’t wait for Emma’s story! Kudos to the author for making Jitter the dog a central character! He stole my heart!
This book was a blast from start to finish! I loved The Worst Wedding Date, so it was fun to revisit all these compelling characters and meet some new ones! I loved the witty and feisty banter between Sabrina and Grey, as well as the angsty tension that hovers over them as they linger in a state of slow burn passion. The twists and turns of the drama were entertaining, and the emotions of the various characters felt authentic. The small town vibe was top notch, thanks to the family-like atmosphere created by the townspeople! As a small town girl myself, I am hooked on this series, and can’t wait for Emma’s story! Kudos to the author for making Jitter the dog a central character! He stole my heart!
kzimm2024's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars- some spoilers ahead
Unfortunately this was a hot mess, lots going on and clarity between scenes were missing- like how did she get to serving cocoa at a booth later with nothing to lead the scene in that direction?
And Zen is a great character but to identify as they/them- it became super distracting in the story switching scenes back and forth, not realizing who "they" was when in a crowd of people. It added to the chaos.
Not a lot of chemistry, not gonna lie. Grey was great in Hawaii and I think that if their ONS had not faded to black, we would have felt more of their chemistry and connection. But this fell flat for me. Its like the characters had to be "extra" when not everyone is a billionaire inventor obsessed with bee research, kombucha brewing and vengeance. He was a bit weak for me.
Highlights:
They connect over nerdiness:
“We’re in Hawaii. No state radii.”
“It extends beyond the ocean and wraps back around the other side of the world. Also, did you just say radii? That’s adorable."
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Her eyes almost light up with amusement. Almost, but not quite. “You are trouble.”
“Not generally. This has to be you.”
While she’s clearly struggling, I’m smiling broadly. Odd sensation. My cheeks will probably hurt tomorrow.
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I can think of four people back home I’d introduce him to if they didn’t care that I’d slept with him first. Except for the first time in years, the idea of introducing a guy that I had a short fling with to a friend actually makes me ragey.
And this is my rant- has the author ever snowshoed through a forest carrying a person on their back and their bags and the dog on a leash? No? Why write it like you know anything about it?
But apparently Grey can:
"And I could walk like this for days."
I highlighted that just so I could remember to rant about it later. I had to suspend WAY more belief than I was prepared to there as well as that ending in San Diego. Which was so cringey. I can't. Not interested in this series, what a shame since the first one was super enjoyable.
Unfortunately this was a hot mess, lots going on and clarity between scenes were missing- like how did she get to serving cocoa at a booth later with nothing to lead the scene in that direction?
And Zen is a great character but to identify as they/them- it became super distracting in the story switching scenes back and forth, not realizing who "they" was when in a crowd of people. It added to the chaos.
Not a lot of chemistry, not gonna lie. Grey was great in Hawaii and I think that if their ONS had not faded to black, we would have felt more of their chemistry and connection. But this fell flat for me. Its like the characters had to be "extra" when not everyone is a billionaire inventor obsessed with bee research, kombucha brewing and vengeance. He was a bit weak for me.
Highlights:
They connect over nerdiness:
“We’re in Hawaii. No state radii.”
“It extends beyond the ocean and wraps back around the other side of the world. Also, did you just say radii? That’s adorable."
-------------
Her eyes almost light up with amusement. Almost, but not quite. “You are trouble.”
“Not generally. This has to be you.”
While she’s clearly struggling, I’m smiling broadly. Odd sensation. My cheeks will probably hurt tomorrow.
-------------
I can think of four people back home I’d introduce him to if they didn’t care that I’d slept with him first. Except for the first time in years, the idea of introducing a guy that I had a short fling with to a friend actually makes me ragey.
And this is my rant- has the author ever snowshoed through a forest carrying a person on their back and their bags and the dog on a leash? No? Why write it like you know anything about it?
But apparently Grey can:
"And I could walk like this for days."
I highlighted that just so I could remember to rant about it later. I had to suspend WAY more belief than I was prepared to there as well as that ending in San Diego. Which was so cringey. I can't. Not interested in this series, what a shame since the first one was super enjoyable.
noveldefine's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The writing is so confusing. I found myself rereading paragraphs to fully understand what she was trying to say. Will I read the last book in the trilogy? Yes. Of course