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3.28 AVERAGE
3.28 AVERAGE
This has been a highly anticipated and long awaited second novel from this author. I waited to start this until I had time to really sit and enjoy it, and that I did - enjoyed it, but I didn't love it like the first book. I know you are not supposed to compare books from the same author as it is like comparing your children, but I felt it should have had the same quality of writing which this one didn't. The first few chapters were baffling with waffling dialogue that at times were hard to follow. Granted, I did have an early copy and the formatting made it more difficult but this was not that. It was like hearing one side of a story and only getting part of it in words on paper and the rest is lost in the character or author's own head. And it slipped back into that state from time to time during the book. I kept going from rolling my eyes to swooning - from wanting more to wishing they'd hurry up and get it on! Don't get me wrong, it is not a bad book, it is good but not completely polished or perfected. It doesn't have the same lightheartedness that the first book had. This one is more intense and deeper.
So what is it about? It is a tale of childhood friends that have a bond as strong as family can be. They are propelled together to renovate a treasured home to sell after. Throw into the mix that they each have had feelings for each other since they were teens and now are both single. Makes for some interesting work days for one and all.
Darcy is a twin, and her brother Jamie has laid claim to Tom their friend as his bestie since they were eight. He has warned her to never hurt Tom and to just keep walking by. I feel it is definitely an opposites attract romance with missed chances when they were teens and the sexual tension is lit with all the years they have wasted! What I did love was Tom. He is that hard working, strong morals guy that would do absolutely anything for his family and especially Darcy. She was irrational more times than not, but she is undeniably loveable. When they were alone and connecting, it was simply great. Poor Tom just had to endure all the other craziness that comes with the twins. The last chapter / epilogue seems to be setting us up for maybe a sequel or second book with Jamie's journey? Hopefully it will be more sumptuous than this one.
So what is it about? It is a tale of childhood friends that have a bond as strong as family can be. They are propelled together to renovate a treasured home to sell after. Throw into the mix that they each have had feelings for each other since they were teens and now are both single. Makes for some interesting work days for one and all.
Darcy is a twin, and her brother Jamie has laid claim to Tom their friend as his bestie since they were eight. He has warned her to never hurt Tom and to just keep walking by. I feel it is definitely an opposites attract romance with missed chances when they were teens and the sexual tension is lit with all the years they have wasted! What I did love was Tom. He is that hard working, strong morals guy that would do absolutely anything for his family and especially Darcy. She was irrational more times than not, but she is undeniably loveable. When they were alone and connecting, it was simply great. Poor Tom just had to endure all the other craziness that comes with the twins. The last chapter / epilogue seems to be setting us up for maybe a sequel or second book with Jamie's journey? Hopefully it will be more sumptuous than this one.
4 stars because it was a guilty pleasure romance read and I thoroughly enjoy this author’s style of romance. BUT, I do have to say that the writing kills me sometimes. It’s way too back and forth and unclear. Like “I love you I want to rip your clothes off” “actually no we’re just friends” “I hate you forever but now I’m getting lusty eyes again” all within 3 sentences, not exaggerating. It’s not realistic or easy to understand and irritates me, but I’m a sucker for it.
The pithy dialog and snarky style of this novel makes it a great read for those who want a bit of bite to their romances. I also admire how the traditional gender roles were reversed, with the heroine being the "bad" girl with piercings and a wild past, while the hero is the sensible, reliable type who always does the right thing. The chemistry was very hot and I really dug the whole push-pull between the characters. The only thing that prevented a perfect score is (1) I never liked the brother much, and I think he is perfectly awful to his twin sister most of the time; and (2) the ending seemed rushed for all the momentum leading up to it. Either way, I strongly recommend this and Thorne's other book, [b:The Hating Game|25883848|The Hating Game|Sally Thorne|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1467138679s/25883848.jpg|45762345].
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Never again should I start a Sally Thorne book after midnight. I was up until six and didn't manage to finish it. The characters were greatly written, defined, and fleshed out, and it had the right amount of angst and humour and romance. The best friends to lovers trope was handled with grace but some parts were a bit off (birthday candle small man? really?) and the ending is a bit anticlimactic.
I had high hopes for this one because I absolutely loved Sally Throne’s The Hating Game, but this book just didn’t do it for me like that one did. I had a hard time loving the characters, there were parts where the storyline moved very quickly, and there were some editing errors in there too. Not the worst book I’ve read but a little disappointed :/
I started reading this right after the Hating Game and there were a lot of similarities which was a little too annoying for me. I picked it back up again after I put some distance in between with other books and it was much better. It was a cute but predictable story.
2 out of five
Based on Sally Thorn’s last book ‘The Hating Game’
My expectations were high going into the book.but boy,I was wrong.this book doesn’t have the witty banter or even the charm of the characters that the last book had.Even the romance wasn’t something i can talk about.all in all a plain and ordinary romcom.
Based on Sally Thorn’s last book ‘The Hating Game’
My expectations were high going into the book.but boy,I was wrong.this book doesn’t have the witty banter or even the charm of the characters that the last book had.Even the romance wasn’t something i can talk about.all in all a plain and ordinary romcom.