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3.25 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Cute and quick read! Found some issues with the plot, and some stilted dialogue, but overall a cute romance book.
Another great story by Suazanne Park about a app developer workaholic who when she finds that her company doesn’t want to continue developing the app she has invested all her time into, she decides to quit and make it work on her own.
Of course, quitting means that she can’t collect unemployment insurance for being out of work, and she has to move into her sister’s place, where she lives in the closet, literally, while she works on bringing here “One Last Word” to market.
One Last Word is envisioned as an app that notices when you die, and sends out notices that you have prewritten, to all your loved ones. Of course, this doesn’t work the way it should when Sara gets drunk, one night, along with her sister, and writes notes telling people to F off, and fun stuff like this, but think nothing of it, because she isn’t dead, and so they won’t get sent out.
Until they do.
There is also a romance in there. And trying to please your parents. And trying to get VC (venture capital) funding in a world where most women don’t get it.
Well written, as always, and quite enjoyable. This book is one I had on my list to buy, and intend to do so when it comes out the 16th of April 2024.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
Of course, quitting means that she can’t collect unemployment insurance for being out of work, and she has to move into her sister’s place, where she lives in the closet, literally, while she works on bringing here “One Last Word” to market.
One Last Word is envisioned as an app that notices when you die, and sends out notices that you have prewritten, to all your loved ones. Of course, this doesn’t work the way it should when Sara gets drunk, one night, along with her sister, and writes notes telling people to F off, and fun stuff like this, but think nothing of it, because she isn’t dead, and so they won’t get sent out.
Until they do.
There is also a romance in there. And trying to please your parents. And trying to get VC (venture capital) funding in a world where most women don’t get it.
Well written, as always, and quite enjoyable. This book is one I had on my list to buy, and intend to do so when it comes out the 16th of April 2024.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
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
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Small Business BookTok ARC Reviews: “One Last Word” by Suzanne Park
Note: This ARC was given to me for free by the author and I am reviewing this book voluntarily.
In a world that wants you to be silenced, have the courage to not just get the last laugh, but one last word!
Sara Chae is the founder of “One Last Word”, an app that automatically sends the user’s family, friends, and loved ones their final words immediately after they pass away. When the system confuses Sara for someone else under the same name and immediately sends out her final words to her parents, ex-best friend, and high school crush, Harry, she soon discovers that this technological error might be the happy accident that leads her to a journey of healing and closure.
From the author that brought you “The Do-Over”, Suzanne Park delivers once again with this Contemporary Romance tale of self-discovery and claiming your voice! Sera Chae was a phenomenal heroine to follow throughout the novel as she teaches readers to never be afraid of communicating your wants, needs or feelings to the people in your lives. If you don't take time to talk things out and things are left unsaid until it’s too late, you’ll find yourself either left with regrets or thoughts of what could have been. Sara also displays a determined spirit and technological savvy and she refuses to let any naysayers or sexist coworkers silence her or crush her dreams to launch her app! And the chemistry between Sara and Harry? Incredibly wholesome! If you’re looking for the perfect Spring read with an empowering message, then don’t miss out on this book when it hits online and in-store shelves on April 16, 2024!
Rating: 5/5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
-Tropes to Expect: Second Chance, Friends-to-Lovers, Self Discovery, Fake Dating, Pining, Closed Door Romance, and STEM Romance.
-Trigger Warnings: Generational Trauma, Family Conflict, Discussions of Friendships Falling Out, Discussions of Divorce, Brief Mention of Off-Page Death, and Relationship Anxiety/Separation Anxiety.
Note: This ARC was given to me for free by the author and I am reviewing this book voluntarily.
In a world that wants you to be silenced, have the courage to not just get the last laugh, but one last word!
Sara Chae is the founder of “One Last Word”, an app that automatically sends the user’s family, friends, and loved ones their final words immediately after they pass away. When the system confuses Sara for someone else under the same name and immediately sends out her final words to her parents, ex-best friend, and high school crush, Harry, she soon discovers that this technological error might be the happy accident that leads her to a journey of healing and closure.
From the author that brought you “The Do-Over”, Suzanne Park delivers once again with this Contemporary Romance tale of self-discovery and claiming your voice! Sera Chae was a phenomenal heroine to follow throughout the novel as she teaches readers to never be afraid of communicating your wants, needs or feelings to the people in your lives. If you don't take time to talk things out and things are left unsaid until it’s too late, you’ll find yourself either left with regrets or thoughts of what could have been. Sara also displays a determined spirit and technological savvy and she refuses to let any naysayers or sexist coworkers silence her or crush her dreams to launch her app! And the chemistry between Sara and Harry? Incredibly wholesome! If you’re looking for the perfect Spring read with an empowering message, then don’t miss out on this book when it hits online and in-store shelves on April 16, 2024!
Rating: 5/5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
-Tropes to Expect: Second Chance, Friends-to-Lovers, Self Discovery, Fake Dating, Pining, Closed Door Romance, and STEM Romance.
-Trigger Warnings: Generational Trauma, Family Conflict, Discussions of Friendships Falling Out, Discussions of Divorce, Brief Mention of Off-Page Death, and Relationship Anxiety/Separation Anxiety.
lighthearted
slow-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Two reasons I didn’t finish:
1. Too many jokes and quips that fell flat for me. Very jokey but not funny
2. I’m not in the mood to read about someone developing an AI app. When I started rooting for the main character to fail I knew it was time to DNF
1. Too many jokes and quips that fell flat for me. Very jokey but not funny
2. I’m not in the mood to read about someone developing an AI app. When I started rooting for the main character to fail I knew it was time to DNF
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced