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jasminecara's review
4.0
I've enjoyed all of Giovanna Fletcher's books so far and this was no exception! I love Billy and Sophie's relationship and the ending was beautiful.
ruby_ann's review
emotional
reflective
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? No
3.75
mcsteamy1109's review
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
sophiecountsclouds's review
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
smsiddall's review
4.0
I loved Billy and Me and couldn't wait to start Always with Love. I did enjoy it but it wasn't quite what I was expecting. Compared to Mrs Fletchers other books, I didn't enjoy it as much as I had hoped I would. I just struggled to get into a rhythm with it to begin with and it felt a little flat. That said it was great to see what Billy and Sophie have gone through and to know the even fictional characters have to work at heir relationships. Maybe there will be another one to make it a trilogy that has a few more ups and downs.
thaiteixeira's review
3.0
From the series: unnecessary sequels that are cool, but we really could have passed without it. Billy and me is a lot better and the sequel is just ok. I've missed Billy and Sophie, beacuse they are everything, but here in Always with Love I didn't like the path that Giovanna chosen and the characters was not as loving as the first time. Maybe I was just too attached to the first book haha.
neashyvet01's review
1.0
Always with Love by Giovanna Fletcher
⭐️
Sophie is a spoilt little brat in this book. She pushes Billy to do a film, then complains the entire time he’s filming, she splits up with him for kissing someone in the first book, then makes a very similar mistake herself and hides it. But oh woe me, she’s the victim. She constantly victimises herself, making Billy the bad guy, when in reality he has changed everything for her. His entire personality and hopes and dreams are squished into a box so that she can continue to live her pathetic life on the hill.
She also never consults Billy on decisions. He puts his career and life on hold for her and she just swans off starting a business, moving house, selling the house he wanted. She’s so selfish!
The book is written by a woman, which is obviously fine, but she seems totally clueless when it comes to a man’s mind. Seriously? Billy’s nostrils flare as he happens to randomly think back to three months ago when he blurted something out about Sophie’s mum and he just regrets it so much, and Sophie can just see that’s what he is thinking in that moment? Even though in the argument he didn’t even insult the mother? Of course that’s what he’s thinking love. Maybe I’m a cynic, but I just feel like it’s so obviously coming from a woman’s perspective that it’s unrealistic. But really, would a young guy really say ‘love makes the world a better place and I want the life I lead to be one that’s driven always with love. With you’ am I really supposed to buy that?!
I loved the first book, but this book was boring, hard to focus on and I hated the main character.
Do not recommend. Yes read the first book, but pretend there is no sequel.
⭐️
Sophie is a spoilt little brat in this book. She pushes Billy to do a film, then complains the entire time he’s filming, she splits up with him for kissing someone in the first book, then makes a very similar mistake herself and hides it. But oh woe me, she’s the victim. She constantly victimises herself, making Billy the bad guy, when in reality he has changed everything for her. His entire personality and hopes and dreams are squished into a box so that she can continue to live her pathetic life on the hill.
She also never consults Billy on decisions. He puts his career and life on hold for her and she just swans off starting a business, moving house, selling the house he wanted. She’s so selfish!
The book is written by a woman, which is obviously fine, but she seems totally clueless when it comes to a man’s mind. Seriously? Billy’s nostrils flare as he happens to randomly think back to three months ago when he blurted something out about Sophie’s mum and he just regrets it so much, and Sophie can just see that’s what he is thinking in that moment? Even though in the argument he didn’t even insult the mother? Of course that’s what he’s thinking love. Maybe I’m a cynic, but I just feel like it’s so obviously coming from a woman’s perspective that it’s unrealistic. But really, would a young guy really say ‘love makes the world a better place and I want the life I lead to be one that’s driven always with love. With you’ am I really supposed to buy that?!
I loved the first book, but this book was boring, hard to focus on and I hated the main character.
Do not recommend. Yes read the first book, but pretend there is no sequel.
emonroe26's review
4.0
A lovely carefree read (did not enjoy it as much as the first one, but it was still a nice book to read at the end of long days when I was tired and didn't want to think any more).
ladykatiereads's review
5.0
This sequel to Billy and Me by Giovanna Fletcher is just as captivating as its predecessor! After finishing the first installment, I couldn't wait to start on Always with Love. This book did not disappoint, it was just as heart warming, emotional, and all around sweet as the last book. Billy and Sophie have a romance all girls dream of: a hot Hollywood actor boyfriend, trips to LA to visit him in his Hollywood hills home, and a cute small town life where she and her beau can be secluded and perfectly in love while he has some time off. Personally, I would love to live in Rosefont Hill. I have only ever lived in large cities, so the idea of small town life (especially in England) and I am dreaming of visiting Sophie's tea shop!
This sequel follows Sophie and Billy as they go through the highs and ultimate lows of long distance relationships. We begin with Sophie visiting LA with Billy, who then unexpectedly meets a big time producer who offers him a huge movie role in the next biggest film! He has to stay behind while Sophie returns back home to Rosefont Hill and so begins the long distance troubles. Sophie has to juggle running the tea shop she inherited from the late Molly, many changes as her mother plans a wedding to her new man Colin, and her relationship with Billy while another man tries to gain her affections.
Once again, if you haven't read Giovanna Fletcher's books, or watched her lovely videos on YouTube, I highly recommend you do!
Full review with spoilers is up now on my blog!
https://ladykatiereads.wordpress.com/2016/09/12/lets-talk-about-always-with-love-by-giovanna-fletcher/
This sequel follows Sophie and Billy as they go through the highs and ultimate lows of long distance relationships. We begin with Sophie visiting LA with Billy, who then unexpectedly meets a big time producer who offers him a huge movie role in the next biggest film! He has to stay behind while Sophie returns back home to Rosefont Hill and so begins the long distance troubles. Sophie has to juggle running the tea shop she inherited from the late Molly, many changes as her mother plans a wedding to her new man Colin, and her relationship with Billy while another man tries to gain her affections.
Once again, if you haven't read Giovanna Fletcher's books, or watched her lovely videos on YouTube, I highly recommend you do!
Full review with spoilers is up now on my blog!
https://ladykatiereads.wordpress.com/2016/09/12/lets-talk-about-always-with-love-by-giovanna-fletcher/
sophiesbookshelf09's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0