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3.28 AVERAGE
3.28 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a bit rough (you can tell she struggled to write it, and Darcy as a character sort of reflects a little of that desperation), but I thought it was charming and entertaining, maybe moreso because of that roughness. Full disclosure, though, I read almost all of this while sitting and waiting to (not) be picked for jury duty, so that may have affected my reading of it. Also, it has now been a month since I've read this, I've probably forgotten things.
I was actually going in to this with significantly lowered expectations because I'd seen mixed reviews from people who loved The Hating Game. I think I would have probably enjoyed it anyway, even without those lowered expectations, but I also might have lowered them on my own because the premise doesn't sound as intriguing to me as her first book's did (hate to love is irresistible to me; friends to lovers can be good but it's not my fave).
The thing that carried this for me was the chemistry between the two leads. Thorne can turn a phrase, and she's really good at writing about desire, wanted or not. The scene with him modeling her friend's underoos was classic. (Darcy's best friend has a business where she handmakes sassy badass underwear.) I also enjoyed that both characters had clear arcs of their own, not just in relation to each other.
I'd still recommend this to anyone, even if you didn't read her first book.
I was actually going in to this with significantly lowered expectations because I'd seen mixed reviews from people who loved The Hating Game. I think I would have probably enjoyed it anyway, even without those lowered expectations, but I also might have lowered them on my own because the premise doesn't sound as intriguing to me as her first book's did (hate to love is irresistible to me; friends to lovers can be good but it's not my fave).
The thing that carried this for me was the chemistry between the two leads. Thorne can turn a phrase, and she's really good at writing about desire, wanted or not. The scene with him modeling her friend's underoos was classic. (Darcy's best friend has a business where she handmakes sassy badass underwear.) I also enjoyed that both characters had clear arcs of their own, not just in relation to each other.
I'd still recommend this to anyone, even if you didn't read her first book.
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Oh this one was so FUN!
After a few heavier reads, I was ready for something light and silly and 99 PERCENT MINE was just right.
Darcy and Tom grew up as best friends alongside Darcy’s twin brother, but have never acknowledged their true feelings for each other. When Darcy inherits her grandmother’s house, Tom is the perfect contractor to renovate such an important project. When Darcy can’t stay away from the house, she and Tom are forced to confront their long-simmering tension.
I finished 99 PERCENT MINE in an afternoon and honestly did not stop reading once I picked it up. It’s great palate-cleansing escapism if you need that in your life right now. Thorne’s previous novel, THE HATING GAME, is equally wonderful as well.
After a few heavier reads, I was ready for something light and silly and 99 PERCENT MINE was just right.
Darcy and Tom grew up as best friends alongside Darcy’s twin brother, but have never acknowledged their true feelings for each other. When Darcy inherits her grandmother’s house, Tom is the perfect contractor to renovate such an important project. When Darcy can’t stay away from the house, she and Tom are forced to confront their long-simmering tension.
I finished 99 PERCENT MINE in an afternoon and honestly did not stop reading once I picked it up. It’s great palate-cleansing escapism if you need that in your life right now. Thorne’s previous novel, THE HATING GAME, is equally wonderful as well.
Ready to throw in the towel with this one after 3 chapters. I was looking forward to this after loving The Hating Game but so far it’s been a massive let down. The main character is vulgar, miserable and way too bitchy for my liking. I lost count of the use of the f word which is a major turn off for me in chick lit (eg character tells her customers to F off in the first few scenes of the book where she is working as a bartender). I get that the author is trying to create a hard sort of girl but honestly she comes across as complete trash. Might put this on the “maybe finish later” pile but in the meantime I have too many good books on my tbr pile that need to be read
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Funny in parts but no real growth until the last chapter of the book. I just wanted more.
Wasn't vibing with it and a reader friend that has similar taste as me said it wasnt worth my time.
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love Sally Thorne’s books for the same reasons I hate them sometimes - she’s too damn good at writing characters. She can easilyyy make you love one character and despise another. I hateddd Darcy’s brother. He grinded my gears every single time he spoke. But this book was beautifully written and I loved it.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
After reading Sally short story on Amazon I immediately went to find her books. This was my first and I love the banter! It’s so easy to fall in love with these characters!