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rickireadss's review against another edition
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
i really thought i was going to like this more than book 1. the chemistry between the couple was definitely more present to me, but i honestly didn't really care about or for either mc. also all the description of the interior design was hella boring. i could have survived without it for sure. also that ending just felt so quick and unrealistic, idk. i honestly wouldn't recommend, but there is probably someone out there who would like this.
⚠️tw/cw: toxic relationship (fmc and mom), emotional abuse, gaslighting, death, panic attacks/disorder
⚠️tw/cw: toxic relationship (fmc and mom), emotional abuse, gaslighting, death, panic attacks/disorder
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Death
_thelitlibrarian's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
4.00 stars
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TW: Toxic Relationship, Gaslighting, Emotional Abuse, Death, Sexual Content.
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For once in Grace's life she has it all figured out - between working odd jobs and finishing up design school, she's been left a house that used to belong to her grandparents. Grace finds the perfect opportunity to renovate the house and make it hers, in walks in Noah Jansen real estate developer who has it all, and wants to buy Grace's house in efforts to make his own property his 'dream home'. I absolutely loved the banter between these two, I was a fan of how Grace wouldn't budge on her decision to sell the house no matter what.
By a twist of fate, Grace is hired on to decorate the interior of Noah's house - she accepts as it's a good way to get her work out there and in publications. This was the perfect mix of sunshine meets grump trope. I really enjoyed reading about how the two characters learned from each other allowing their personalities and values to grow. The book had me laughing out loud, but enjoyed all of the serious moments as well, it was nice seeing the two of them bond over their own personal parental dysfunctions.
It was clear from the start that the two of them would end up together, they had immediate chemistry - it would have been nice to see a bit more love/hate banter and not immediately have us figure out the two of them were falling for one and the other.
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TW: Toxic Relationship, Gaslighting, Emotional Abuse, Death, Sexual Content.
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For once in Grace's life she has it all figured out - between working odd jobs and finishing up design school, she's been left a house that used to belong to her grandparents. Grace finds the perfect opportunity to renovate the house and make it hers, in walks in Noah Jansen real estate developer who has it all, and wants to buy Grace's house in efforts to make his own property his 'dream home'. I absolutely loved the banter between these two, I was a fan of how Grace wouldn't budge on her decision to sell the house no matter what.
By a twist of fate, Grace is hired on to decorate the interior of Noah's house - she accepts as it's a good way to get her work out there and in publications. This was the perfect mix of sunshine meets grump trope. I really enjoyed reading about how the two characters learned from each other allowing their personalities and values to grow. The book had me laughing out loud, but enjoyed all of the serious moments as well, it was nice seeing the two of them bond over their own personal parental dysfunctions.
It was clear from the start that the two of them would end up together, they had immediate chemistry - it would have been nice to see a bit more love/hate banter and not immediately have us figure out the two of them were falling for one and the other.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Death
decklededgess's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
trigger warnings: gentrification, death of loved ones, abusive parents, emotional abuse
HAHAHHAHA I hated this. Everyone was so annoying. The gentrification was truly the worst thing ever. The guy was so self pitying that no one believed in him as if his track record wasn't evidence of it. I hated the girl too although less so. That's really all I have to say. It's remarkably unmemorable.
HAHAHHAHA I hated this. Everyone was so annoying. The gentrification was truly the worst thing ever. The guy was so self pitying that no one believed in him as if his track record wasn't evidence of it. I hated the girl too although less so. That's really all I have to say. It's remarkably unmemorable.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Panic attacks/disorders
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