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keepingitread's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I loved this book. It was so much more than just a romance book and it wasn't what I was expecting however I like that. It so has so do with trying step out of your family's shadow and trying to no repeat mistakes that you witnessed growing up, and how that affects you emotionally as well as trying to break down these walls you feel like you had to build to stop yourself from losing control of yourself.
Content Warnings
Minor: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse
whatmadsreads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment and Emotional abuse
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
summerslittlelibrary's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
alisonreadsitall's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Gaslighting and Emotional abuse
fictionaladventures's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.5
This was really sweet!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Sexual content
_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
siad's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
This book is an adorable, funny, contemporary romance that has Grumpy x Sunshine and Enemies to Lovers tropes which are two of my favorites.
Grace Travis has a few months before she graduates with a degree in interior design when she inherites her grandparents house on the beach and decides to move in and renovated it.
Noah Jansen is a real estate developer who moves from New York to California, buys a house and plans on starting fresh with his business in order to get out of his father's shadow. He wants to buy Grace's house but she refuses to sell it.
Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Plot:⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Characters:⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
The book started in the best possible way, with a pack of dogs. I really liked both Noah and Grace even though they annoyed me sometimes with their stubbornness. They each have their flaws and aspirations which makes them feel real. The attraction is instant but they don't get together right away because they keep challenging eachother. I also really liked the secondary characters and I think Morty really stole the show. He made me laugh so much and I loved his relationships with Grace.
The book touches some deeper issues such as toxic relationships with parents and choosing your own family. The middle of the book seemed a little slow and I think it could've been a little shorter but in general it was very enjoyable.
Grace Travis has a few months before she graduates with a degree in interior design when she inherites her grandparents house on the beach and decides to move in and renovated it.
Noah Jansen is a real estate developer who moves from New York to California, buys a house and plans on starting fresh with his business in order to get out of his father's shadow. He wants to buy Grace's house but she refuses to sell it.
Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Plot:⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Characters:⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
The book started in the best possible way, with a pack of dogs. I really liked both Noah and Grace even though they annoyed me sometimes with their stubbornness. They each have their flaws and aspirations which makes them feel real. The attraction is instant but they don't get together right away because they keep challenging eachother. I also really liked the secondary characters and I think Morty really stole the show. He made me laugh so much and I loved his relationships with Grace.
The book touches some deeper issues such as toxic relationships with parents and choosing your own family. The middle of the book seemed a little slow and I think it could've been a little shorter but in general it was very enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse
annieundomielf's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75
2/3⭐️
an enemies to lovers romance with a happy ending
an enemies to lovers romance with a happy ending
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse
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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