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3.25 AVERAGE
3.25 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
inspiring
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:
Complicated
I was intrigued by the premise of this novel: Sara, a young woman struggling against racism and sexism in the tech industry, develops an app to send messages to anyone they want after they’ve passed away. She drunkenly composes her own messages and they are accidentally sent to her bosses, overbearing parents, high school crush, and estranged best friend. Over the course of the novel she repairs her relationships, figures out how to stand up for herself and create more of a work-life balance, and falls for her crush, Harry. It was a quick read, and Sara’s struggles as a young Korean American woman finding success in the tech industry felt realistic. There were a few romance tropes that I didn’t love, and Sara and Harry’s relationship felt a bit rushed, but overall I cheered for Sara and was glad for her happy ending. ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own. 4/15/24
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own. 4/15/24
fast-paced
I should have loved this book about a mid-level tech manager (Sara Chae) who goes the entrepreneur route and has to pitch her app in the white and male-dominated VC world... but I didn't. I'm not sure if it's an issue with the app idea itself (sends a message after the sender's death) because I've liked Park's other books.
Topes: second chance romance + office romance
Sourced: unknown -- feel like this has been on my TBR forever, but it just came out last year 🤷🏻♀️
Topes: second chance romance + office romance
Sourced: unknown -- feel like this has been on my TBR forever, but it just came out last year 🤷🏻♀️
In this second-chance romance, Sara Chae enters a competition for venture capital mentorship for her app: One Last Word. The app sends messages to anyone you want after you pass away. She wasn’t expecting her high school crush Harry Shim to become her mentor, nor was she expecting all that chaos that ensues in all aspects her personal and professional life.
The book is well-written, and offered a handful of unique perspectives: set in tech, woman empowerment, and Asian-American representation. It was such a fun read, even if the main character was frustrating at times (in the realest way possible). The romantic tension between Sara and Harry felt so authentic, as did the relationships with Sara and her family. Definitely a great read for any romance fan!
Reviewed as part of #ARC from #GoodreadsGiveaways. Many thanks to Avon Books for the opportunity to read and review.
The book is well-written, and offered a handful of unique perspectives: set in tech, woman empowerment, and Asian-American representation. It was such a fun read, even if the main character was frustrating at times (in the realest way possible). The romantic tension between Sara and Harry felt so authentic, as did the relationships with Sara and her family. Definitely a great read for any romance fan!
Reviewed as part of #ARC from #GoodreadsGiveaways. Many thanks to Avon Books for the opportunity to read and review.
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes