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3.28 AVERAGE
3.28 AVERAGE
lighthearted
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
Was this book so boring that I kept zoning out or did I keep zoning out so I found it boring? The world may never know.
Just adorable. I love her depiction of real relationships, how people can make mistakes but still love each other. Now (im)patiently waiting for her next book...
I like Sally Thorne's plucky, inventive writing but this one didn't hit the nail as I expected compared with The Hating Game. Nevertheless, was mildly enjoyable, and I'll be back for her next novel for sure.
Similar to The Hating Game but slightly worse - the banter and chemistry were not as natural, and the themes of possession and ownership of your partner were even more glaring (I mean the title should have given me a clue I guess). At least in this one the main character had a friend! Also the little old chihuahua was a highlight, and the underwear brand that had insults decal-ed on the butt, one of which read 'human flotsam'. Amazing and I would buy a pair. But other than that I need to find different rom-com outlets.
DNF this novel is horrible. Wish I didn’t pay money for this.
Well... sigh.
I am among the guilty who had ridiculously high expectations for this second book from Sally Thorne after having read her spectacular debut novel [b:The Hating Game|25883848|The Hating Game|Sally Thorne|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1467138679s/25883848.jpg|45762345], of which I own both physical and electronic copies and have reread at least 10 times.
Alas, 99 Percent Mine starts off strong but falters in the end. Thorne's writing style is still humorous and deeply quirky--often times hilarious, and I was quickly hooked by the premise of a tough-ass chick with a heart condition who has been in love with her "perfect," shy, and unattainable childhood friend for years. As the blurb details, Darcy and Tom start to live together as they renovate Darcy's grandmother's cottage. Charming Tom and forward Darcy share quite a lot of sparkly moments. But as events roll forward, incongruities start to appear here and there.
For one, I don't feel like rereading this book as I did for The Hating Game mainly because a large chunk of the beginning doesn't tie almost at all with the rest of the book, except to just introduce Darcy. We get an impression of Darcy working in her bar and meet a few characters who pretty much become irrelevant to the rest of the story. I suppose I was expecting the writing to be a bit tighter.
The story, then, shifts to a slow burn romance between the two MC's with some sharp, heated highlights. This middle part of the book I quite enjoyed. The two characters obviously hold intense feelings and are attracted to one another, but for one reason or another, neither are willing to fully act on their emotions.
But then comes the almost rushed ending. After scene after scene of restraint, I couldn't get behind the quick pace of the last part of the book nor could I follow the logic behind the two main characters' restraint once they revealed their true understanding of their relationship to each other. I just... don't quite get it on an emotional level.
As for the main climax of the plot (no pun intended), I think I understand what Thorne wanted to do with Tom and his perfectionist issues, but *that* part of the plot reads kinda silly and immature on Tom's part. Jamie also irritated me with his high-handed personality no matter how caring he is to Darcy.
I would be lying if my rating wasn't negatively affected by my initial high expectations. Perhaps without having read Thorne's first book, I would have given 99 Percent Mine 4 stars purely due to Thorne's fun and quirky writing style, which easily entertains. However, I still think I would have been dissatisfied with the ending. Nonetheless, I'm looking forward to anything Thorne has in store for us next.
I am among the guilty who had ridiculously high expectations for this second book from Sally Thorne after having read her spectacular debut novel [b:The Hating Game|25883848|The Hating Game|Sally Thorne|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1467138679s/25883848.jpg|45762345], of which I own both physical and electronic copies and have reread at least 10 times.
Alas, 99 Percent Mine starts off strong but falters in the end. Thorne's writing style is still humorous and deeply quirky--often times hilarious, and I was quickly hooked by the premise of a tough-ass chick with a heart condition who has been in love with her "perfect," shy, and unattainable childhood friend for years. As the blurb details, Darcy and Tom start to live together as they renovate Darcy's grandmother's cottage. Charming Tom and forward Darcy share quite a lot of sparkly moments. But as events roll forward, incongruities start to appear here and there.
For one, I don't feel like rereading this book as I did for The Hating Game mainly because a large chunk of the beginning doesn't tie almost at all with the rest of the book, except to just introduce Darcy. We get an impression of Darcy working in her bar and meet a few characters who pretty much become irrelevant to the rest of the story. I suppose I was expecting the writing to be a bit tighter.
The story, then, shifts to a slow burn romance between the two MC's with some sharp, heated highlights. This middle part of the book I quite enjoyed. The two characters obviously hold intense feelings and are attracted to one another, but for one reason or another, neither are willing to fully act on their emotions.
But then comes the almost rushed ending. After scene after scene of restraint, I couldn't get behind the quick pace of the last part of the book nor could I follow the logic behind the two main characters' restraint once they revealed their true understanding of their relationship to each other. I just... don't quite get it on an emotional level.
As for the main climax of the plot (no pun intended), I think I understand what Thorne wanted to do with Tom and his perfectionist issues, but *that* part of the plot reads kinda silly and immature on Tom's part. Jamie also irritated me with his high-handed personality no matter how caring he is to Darcy.
I would be lying if my rating wasn't negatively affected by my initial high expectations. Perhaps without having read Thorne's first book, I would have given 99 Percent Mine 4 stars purely due to Thorne's fun and quirky writing style, which easily entertains. However, I still think I would have been dissatisfied with the ending. Nonetheless, I'm looking forward to anything Thorne has in store for us next.
Almost DNFed at the beginning. The whole beginning felt unnecessary. Easy read but lacking depth.
Cute, quick read. Her writing style is really easy to read.
Genre: contemporary romance
Trope: friends to lovers/childhood friends/brothers best friend
Spice: 2/5
Single POV
I feel like we never really got to know either main character well. I liked how different the fmc was from most fmc’s I read about. It took over halfway for anything to happen between them but the tension/angst wasnt really there for me. Also once they got together, they were broken up right away. And then back together very quickly.
It felt like there was a lot of emphasis on the rough relationship with the fmc and her twin brother after a big blowup but then very quickly forgive and forget. Which I get with siblings but it did make it seem like they hadnt been talking for months and I would’ve wanted a little more before all was forgiven. Her brother really seemed lik an ass for most of the book but then we’re just supposed to like him at the end???
Genre: contemporary romance
Trope: friends to lovers/childhood friends/brothers best friend
Spice: 2/5
Single POV
I feel like we never really got to know either main character well. I liked how different the fmc was from most fmc’s I read about. It took over halfway for anything to happen between them but the tension/angst wasnt really there for me. Also once they got together, they were broken up right away. And then back together very quickly.
It felt like there was a lot of emphasis on the rough relationship with the fmc and her twin brother after a big blowup but then very quickly forgive and forget. Which I get with siblings but it did make it seem like they hadnt been talking for months and I would’ve wanted a little more before all was forgiven. Her brother really seemed lik an ass for most of the book but then we’re just supposed to like him at the end???
3.5-4 stars. I liked this a lot, but wasn't in love. I was looking for the weirdness I've come to love from ST's characters and that wasn't 100% here.
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-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