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linnaboobooks's review against another edition
2.0
This one just wasn't for me.
I liked Lizzy and Jack, they were entertaining to read. A lot of the quotes at the beginning had me amused. The fact Lizzy is a reader, and likes hanging out inside bookstores as a reprieve from her life as a lawyer. How even at 30, someone like Jack, this great guy with a family business, has no idea what he's going to do next in life.
But besides those things, there was no real big stakes as to why they couldn't be together beyond the fear of losing a 20 year friendship. There's no real pull to want to see them together besides that they've liked each other for their entire friendship and they know each other well. And when it comes to romance, I've noticed I need something more to invest myself into with friends to lovers.
This is not entirely a light read, there is a bit of talk of strained parent and child relationships, the pressure to have a well-paying job and the American Dream Experience, anxiety, insecurity. But if you are looking for a light read with little to no-stakes, that is friends to lovers, and these don't bother you, this is a good recommendation.
I liked Lizzy and Jack, they were entertaining to read. A lot of the quotes at the beginning had me amused. The fact Lizzy is a reader, and likes hanging out inside bookstores as a reprieve from her life as a lawyer. How even at 30, someone like Jack, this great guy with a family business, has no idea what he's going to do next in life.
But besides those things, there was no real big stakes as to why they couldn't be together beyond the fear of losing a 20 year friendship. There's no real pull to want to see them together besides that they've liked each other for their entire friendship and they know each other well. And when it comes to romance, I've noticed I need something more to invest myself into with friends to lovers.
This is not entirely a light read, there is a bit of talk of strained parent and child relationships, the pressure to have a well-paying job and the American Dream Experience, anxiety, insecurity. But if you are looking for a light read with little to no-stakes, that is friends to lovers, and these don't bother you, this is a good recommendation.
kerberkelly's review
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
kelly_carlson'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
abookishkindalove's review against another edition
4.0
I definitely prefer enemies to lovers more than friends to lovers but this wasn't bad. It's super charming and sweet, I read it during our rare rainy day and it was perfect for the mood. If you need a cleanser for angst fueled romances this would be a good pick.
taylersimon22's review against another edition
3.0
You can’t help but to fall in love with a romance set in a bookstore! Booked on a Feeling is a Hallmark, feel-good movie without the holiday and with people of color at the center. A super cute reminder to pursue what you love, whether that is a person or a passion.
I didn’t know that this was part of a series, but it’s part of a series in that you see cameos of characters from other books mentioned. If I had read the previous books, they would be a nice shoutout, but even though I didn’t read the previous books, I didn’t think that took away from my experience.
And of course we have to talk about the level of spice for this one! Don’t let the cutesy cover fool you, the intimate scenes in this one are super hot. Caution if you are listening to this audiobook in public because you will blush.
Despite the level of spice, I love me a wholesome best friends to lovers trope. It just feels so good not to have to cringe at toxic relationship dynamics being glorified. Lizzie and Jack were so good to each other, so good for each other. Friends to lovers felt like a natural transition for them.
I recently saw a TikTok about the difference between authors of color writing books for people who share the same culture as them and books for white readers. The main difference is how different aspects of culture are explained. Are they over-explained in a way that feels alienating to the reader with the shared culture, or do they normalize culture? Booked on a Feeling felt very Korean American in that Korean culture didn’t overly saturate the story in a way that felt fetishizing, but the culture also wasn’t completely erased, whitewashing the characters.
Overall, I would recommend this cute read for the beach or as a palate cleanser between heavier reading material. Or even if you just enjoy cute romances!
I didn’t know that this was part of a series, but it’s part of a series in that you see cameos of characters from other books mentioned. If I had read the previous books, they would be a nice shoutout, but even though I didn’t read the previous books, I didn’t think that took away from my experience.
And of course we have to talk about the level of spice for this one! Don’t let the cutesy cover fool you, the intimate scenes in this one are super hot. Caution if you are listening to this audiobook in public because you will blush.
Despite the level of spice, I love me a wholesome best friends to lovers trope. It just feels so good not to have to cringe at toxic relationship dynamics being glorified. Lizzie and Jack were so good to each other, so good for each other. Friends to lovers felt like a natural transition for them.
I recently saw a TikTok about the difference between authors of color writing books for people who share the same culture as them and books for white readers. The main difference is how different aspects of culture are explained. Are they over-explained in a way that feels alienating to the reader with the shared culture, or do they normalize culture? Booked on a Feeling felt very Korean American in that Korean culture didn’t overly saturate the story in a way that felt fetishizing, but the culture also wasn’t completely erased, whitewashing the characters.
Overall, I would recommend this cute read for the beach or as a palate cleanser between heavier reading material. Or even if you just enjoy cute romances!
emkotch's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
itsdeneb's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
1.0
marieintheraw's review against another edition
3.0
Childhood friends to lovers is always a fun combo especially when one of the characters is a clear overachiever. That being said the real shining glory of this is the setting, not the characters.
I received an ecopy of this through Netgalley; however, all opinions are my own.
I received an ecopy of this through Netgalley; however, all opinions are my own.
k_shimer's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
Minor: Toxic friendship, Bullying, Cursing, Sexism, and Emotional abuse
Overall okay, but theiremeliarose's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25