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3.28 AVERAGE
3.28 AVERAGE
Yes, I finally finished a book-aren’t we all proud?
This was a highly anticipated read for me, and I just got around to reading it because work drains me of my energy, and I find no time to read. I did manage to read this over the course of three days so if that’s any indication that it’s at least engaging than take with that what you will.
Let’s get this out of the way right now: I am the biggest Hating Game stan. I still remember the first time I devoured that story, and I listened to it on audiobook on a road trip to Maine. The entire experience was so wonderful, and I found myself crying, laughing, and sighing out loud. To this day, The Hating Game remains one of my favorite books of all time. I recommended it to every single person I know, and cherish both my audiobook and physical copies of the book.
With that all of that being said, I really did try to lower my expectations in regards to 99 Percent Mine. Mostly because Sally Thorne really hit it out of the park on her first try, and it’s really hard to follow up such an incredibly book like THG. So I knew going into this that probably wasn’t going to completely knock my socks off, but I also expected it be a bit more well rounded.
I want to make clear that this is by no means a BAD book. I think there’s some pretty good angst in this, and the will they/won’t they element that lasts for a good portion of the book was entertaining. I also have a soft spot for older brother’s best friend romances, so that element works for me. I will even state that the first half of this book is pretty well done. It’s just when it gets past a certain point where it felt like things fell apart a bit.
I see a lot of other reviewer’s major gripes are with Darcy-she didn’t bother me too much. I mean I also found her constant sarcasm and inability to be serious a bit grating but I got used to it. Did I hate her? No. Will she go down as one of my favorite heroines? Also, no. She was just a bit too scatter brained and dramatic for me to take seriously sometimes. I also kind of hate how she treated Tom towards the end, and not respecting his wishes for waiting to tell her brother. Like I get being a bit annoyed but he had his reasons and he was eventually going to tell him on his own time.
Jamie was a useless character. I wasn’t invested in his and Darcy’s relationship, and found both of their development, much like the entire third act of this book, extremely rushed. Honestly, it felt like Sally Thorne’s deadline for he manuscript was due at 11:59 PM and she churned our this last act of the novel thirty minutes before, because it was kind of mess. We completely drop the renovation aspect of the story, and pivot to Jamie returning with his bullshit. Then we cram in some last minute drama about the passport combined with Darcy’s inability to keep her mouth shut, and you got our big conflict. The last few chapters are Jamie and Darcy “making up”, whilst putting Tom on a pedastool and emotionally manipulating him into becoming their doormat again. I don’t know this last act just gave me a bad taste in my mouth, I guess because I didn’t feel for any of the characters besides Tom.
All and all, I think there were aspects of this book that could’ve been great, had the ideas been properly flushed out. I will continue to read anything this author puts out because I do think she has a unique voice, and has a talent for writing great banter.
This was a highly anticipated read for me, and I just got around to reading it because work drains me of my energy, and I find no time to read. I did manage to read this over the course of three days so if that’s any indication that it’s at least engaging than take with that what you will.
Let’s get this out of the way right now: I am the biggest Hating Game stan. I still remember the first time I devoured that story, and I listened to it on audiobook on a road trip to Maine. The entire experience was so wonderful, and I found myself crying, laughing, and sighing out loud. To this day, The Hating Game remains one of my favorite books of all time. I recommended it to every single person I know, and cherish both my audiobook and physical copies of the book.
With that all of that being said, I really did try to lower my expectations in regards to 99 Percent Mine. Mostly because Sally Thorne really hit it out of the park on her first try, and it’s really hard to follow up such an incredibly book like THG. So I knew going into this that probably wasn’t going to completely knock my socks off, but I also expected it be a bit more well rounded.
I want to make clear that this is by no means a BAD book. I think there’s some pretty good angst in this, and the will they/won’t they element that lasts for a good portion of the book was entertaining. I also have a soft spot for older brother’s best friend romances, so that element works for me. I will even state that the first half of this book is pretty well done. It’s just when it gets past a certain point where it felt like things fell apart a bit.
I see a lot of other reviewer’s major gripes are with Darcy-she didn’t bother me too much. I mean I also found her constant sarcasm and inability to be serious a bit grating but I got used to it. Did I hate her? No. Will she go down as one of my favorite heroines? Also, no. She was just a bit too scatter brained and dramatic for me to take seriously sometimes. I also kind of hate how she treated Tom towards the end, and not respecting his wishes for waiting to tell her brother. Like I get being a bit annoyed but he had his reasons and he was eventually going to tell him on his own time.
Jamie was a useless character. I wasn’t invested in his and Darcy’s relationship, and found both of their development, much like the entire third act of this book, extremely rushed. Honestly, it felt like Sally Thorne’s deadline for he manuscript was due at 11:59 PM and she churned our this last act of the novel thirty minutes before, because it was kind of mess. We completely drop the renovation aspect of the story, and pivot to Jamie returning with his bullshit. Then we cram in some last minute drama about the passport combined with Darcy’s inability to keep her mouth shut, and you got our big conflict. The last few chapters are Jamie and Darcy “making up”, whilst putting Tom on a pedastool and emotionally manipulating him into becoming their doormat again. I don’t know this last act just gave me a bad taste in my mouth, I guess because I didn’t feel for any of the characters besides Tom.
All and all, I think there were aspects of this book that could’ve been great, had the ideas been properly flushed out. I will continue to read anything this author puts out because I do think she has a unique voice, and has a talent for writing great banter.
Having just read Sally Throne’s The Hating Game, I think I am now a fan of hers. I like all of her characters and the banter that they have with each other. She is always able to give me all the feels.
This was like reading [b: Fix Her Up|39854434|Fix Her Up (Hot & Hammered, #1)|Tessa Bailey|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1541001833l/39854434._SY75_.jpg|61637169] all over again for some reason: both "younger sister feels overshadowed by sibling(s)" and "working with hot man on house renovation" were significant plot points in the stories. Sure, Darcy Barrett isn't a literal clown, and she doesn't makeover herself for Tom, but the similarities were too striking to set aside.
99 Percent Mine book didn't reach my expectations. I didn't enjoy it as much as I had intended to. Loved the character of Tom Valeska but the others... meh. As you can see, Sally Thorne struggled a little while writing the book, the plot was a little complex for me. Wasn't the best one I read and wasn't enjoyable.
I thought it would've been a little like [b:Second First Impressions|45553600|Second First Impressions|Sally Thorne|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1617153142l/45553600._SY75_.jpg|70323556] but.... nah. I wish the plot would've changed a little. That's all
But again, Sally Thorne has spent her time writing this book and I would like to thank her for it. :)
I thought it would've been a little like [b:Second First Impressions|45553600|Second First Impressions|Sally Thorne|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1617153142l/45553600._SY75_.jpg|70323556] but.... nah. I wish the plot would've changed a little. That's all
But again, Sally Thorne has spent her time writing this book and I would like to thank her for it. :)
This book was a nice little surprise- I really enjoyed it and I'm surprised because I didn't finish The Hating Game (I can't remember why I lost interest, I don't even remember the plot of the book to be honest).
This was cute but there was something about it that felt like the balance was off. The brother stuff? The communication? The possessiveness frame also bothered me some. But it was still a fun read!
2.75 stars. Highs and lows. Weird pacing. Nice payoff. Hated the brother. Also, love/hate twins with one named Jamie gave me Game of Thrones incest flashbacks. No thanks. Trigger warning: alcohol addiction-- though it's never stated, the MC speaks classic addict-ese, especially toward the beginning of the book. Too unhealthy to not address-- not cool.
This book was bizarre and awkward, but the story was decent enough. The weird obsessive thoughts that Darcy had were sometimes funny and sometimes alarming. I’m not quite sure how I feel about it... I heard the Hating Game is amazing and, thanks to the comments, will still be reading that one. Not sure if I would if I thought it was on par with this.
I don't read romance much, so I lack points of reference. This was entertaining, I quite enjoyed the tone, witty and self-deprecatingly funny. And... then she gets the guy. And that's where the story could have stopped, because I don't know about you, but my reading time is precious and I lost interest in the number of intercourses the main characters were having. We get it, he's her perfect man, they are madly in love, very happy for them. I just don't need to read about it. So if this is your jam, I heartily recommend 99% mine, as something tells me that chicklit isn't always as nicely written.