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lizzie_b99's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed this! The writing is light and funny but occasionally deep as it dives into the charcters' deepest insecurities. The audio book is really well done - I found myself laughing at multiple points.
The novel is a mix of contemporary day in the life, enemies to lovers romance, and navigating complicated family issues. Waxman mixes all of these almost effortlessly.
I did find the ending a bit abrupt, but I think it also fits in with the day in the life novel style. We see Nina's life day to day, soit makes sense that the ending wouldn't be drawn out or look far into the future or that all the issues in the family would be magically resolved. I still would've liked an epilogue, though. And it would've been nice if the letter delivery portion of the novel took up more space. I'm curious what the other ones said and how everyone reacted. But hey, if the biggest critique I can make about a book is that it left me wanting to learn more about the characters and world, that's a good book and good writing.
The novel is a mix of contemporary day in the life, enemies to lovers romance, and navigating complicated family issues. Waxman mixes all of these almost effortlessly.
I did find the ending a bit abrupt, but I think it also fits in with the day in the life novel style. We see Nina's life day to day, so
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Infidelity and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Sexual content, Stalking, and Pregnancy
e_l_thompson's review
I was into the book until chapter five. Chapter five is vulgar, disgusting, and unnecessary. I'm ashamed to have heard it, and would not want to have this book on my "Completed" list. Also, there's still 7.5 hours of the story left...not worth my time after what I heard in chapter five.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
booksanna's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is such a relaxing read. It was the perfect book for me to get back into reading, light-hearted, full of fun trivia questions, a feisty talking cat, and a very relatable main heroine.
I felt like the plot was secondary to the uniqueness of Nina Hill’s character. The focus of the story is pretty much her adulting and learning how to cope with sudden events in her life. I loved the way the planner at the start of each chapter would give us little details about her life. Especially because it showed the ups and downs of her mental health and how it impacted her mood. I thought it was such a nice touch to maintaining a strong bond between Nina and the readers. I also loved just the narrator because some of the times I burst out laughing was because of the funny inner dialogue and narration. Additionally, I loved all the funny references Nina was making, that was a really nice touch for those who consume lots of literature and media(Gum would be perfection). I did feel like the endign was a little dramatic, although it was a standard one for a rom-com.the fact that she begged Tom to get back with her and it was filmed in public at the trivia night, it was just really over the top.
I wouldn’t consider this a romance book much because the romance was a very small(yet very well-done) part of the plot. Tom is great no complaints, very human and flawed, and witty. I did kick my feet in the air and giggle, which is what I precisely wanted from this book, so no complaints in that department. But I liked how the two although had great communication still struggled to understand each other’s needs in the relationship. It was really realistic from that.
I liked the added family and all the different characters. I did feel like familial-genetic traits were overly emphasized in this book to the point it was unrealistic. Family members aren’t mini copies of each other Another thing that bothered me was how Nina called Archie and Becky her siblings while calling Millie her half-sibling. They are all half siblings because they have different moms, so why make note of that with Millie, but not Archie. I didn’t understand that I also felt like the instant family connection Nina had with other people wasn’t realistic. I was looking for a messy and awkward representation rather than her meeting people who were almost just like her.
Oh and the setting of LA was pretty nice, I’ve never been, but the way it was portrayed made me want to visit one day.
I felt like the plot was secondary to the uniqueness of Nina Hill’s character. The focus of the story is pretty much her adulting and learning how to cope with sudden events in her life. I loved the way the planner at the start of each chapter would give us little details about her life. Especially because it showed the ups and downs of her mental health and how it impacted her mood. I thought it was such a nice touch to maintaining a strong bond between Nina and the readers. I also loved just the narrator because some of the times I burst out laughing was because of the funny inner dialogue and narration. Additionally, I loved all the funny references Nina was making, that was a really nice touch for those who consume lots of literature and media(Gum would be perfection). I did feel like the endign was a little dramatic, although it was a standard one for a rom-com.
I wouldn’t consider this a romance book much because the romance was a very small(yet very well-done) part of the plot. Tom is great no complaints, very human and flawed, and witty. I did kick my feet in the air and giggle, which is what I precisely wanted from this book, so no complaints in that department. But I liked how the two although had great communication still struggled to understand each other’s needs in the relationship. It was really realistic from that.
I liked the added family and all the different characters. I did feel like familial-genetic traits were overly emphasized in this book to the point it was unrealistic. Family members aren’t mini copies of each other
Oh and the setting of LA was pretty nice, I’ve never been, but the way it was portrayed made me want to visit one day.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Cursing, Hate crime, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Death of parent
ishouldbereading's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Death of parent
Minor: Cursing