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therobinjoyce's review
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The synopsis for this novel sounded really wonderfully and exciting, a middle aged female MC with not one, not two, but three suitors after her. Charming and refreshing...or so I thought.
The recommendation form Beth O'Leary on the cover should have been my first hint that this book wouldn't fulfil my expectations. Next was the fact that we had a lovely relationship for a whole third of the book that just ended because of miscommunication.
I'm sorry but if I saw my bf in the arms of another woman, I wouldn't be walking away, I'd be slapping them both silly till I get some answers. Would have saved a whole lot of time and grief and been a far better story than it was.
Thomas' character was just a grade A ass and I hated him from the moment he was introduced. I couldn't see what the MC saw in him.
Francesco too, whole sweet and lovely, was right to walk away from her after what she did and it upset me that he got back with here I know I wouldn't have if I'd been him.
Priyesh was the only one of them that I really liked and I was more upset that he didn't stay with her. I felt better knowing he's set up for a HEA with someone else but still.
The storyline dragged a lot and while some may think it is cute and light-hearted, comical even, I cannot agree with them. The writing wasn't bad and premise was well done but the whole plot and characters really fell short for me.
The recommendation form Beth O'Leary on the cover should have been my first hint that this book wouldn't fulfil my expectations. Next was the fact that we had a lovely relationship for a whole third of the book that just ended because of miscommunication.
I'm sorry but if I saw my bf in the arms of another woman, I wouldn't be walking away, I'd be slapping them both silly till I get some answers. Would have saved a whole lot of time and grief and been a far better story than it was.
Thomas' character was just a grade A ass and I hated him from the moment he was introduced. I couldn't see what the MC saw in him.
Francesco too, whole sweet and lovely, was right to walk away from her after what she did and it upset me that he got back with here I know I wouldn't have if I'd been him.
Priyesh was the only one of them that I really liked and I was more upset that he didn't stay with her. I felt better knowing he's set up for a HEA with someone else but still.
The storyline dragged a lot and while some may think it is cute and light-hearted, comical even, I cannot agree with them. The writing wasn't bad and premise was well done but the whole plot and characters really fell short for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Infertility, Cancer, Chronic illness, and Death of parent
Moderate: Pregnancy, Medical content, Sexual content, Miscarriage, and Grief
jojo_2000's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Cancer, and Chronic illness
readwithregina's review
emotional
lighthearted
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
3.0
I really have to admit that I do not enjoy books where misunderstanding and miscommunication play such a large part in the book. with all of the ways people can communicate and clarify, it seems wasteful to have to read as someone goes through so much of the angst when they could be humble and brave and just call.
it must be said that I struggled with the pronoun them/they being used to describe a character in the book; it was a tertiary character but it was a mental gymnastics I hadn't been through before. I hated it at first and almost quit reading and then about 2/3 of the way through, I figured that was the point of the author; to stretch her (I looked it up) readers. it wasn't as funny as suggested, one time was plenty. as an almost 50yo, I found myself to be distant from some of the hip 30 something references that were made.
I will say that grief does complicate things and pleasing people because you think you owe them something is definitely some things I could relate to. this became a "read" book because I won it in a giveaway and knew that i'd be passing it along to someone else.
it must be said that I struggled with the pronoun them/they being used to describe a character in the book; it was a tertiary character but it was a mental gymnastics I hadn't been through before. I hated it at first and almost quit reading and then about 2/3 of the way through, I figured that was the point of the author; to stretch her (I looked it up) readers. it wasn't as funny as suggested, one time was plenty. as an almost 50yo, I found myself to be distant from some of the hip 30 something references that were made.
I will say that grief does complicate things and pleasing people because you think you owe them something is definitely some things I could relate to. this became a "read" book because I won it in a giveaway and knew that i'd be passing it along to someone else.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Grief, Infertility, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
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