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diaryofthebookdragon's review against another edition
4.0
Another great romance from Lucy Parker
LIKES:
✔ London theatres scene again
✔ Mature main characters
✔ Not cliched plot
✔ Address the problem of how beautiful women are often under sexual pressure and regarded as stupid
Pretty Face is a great choice if you are looking for an interesting contemporary romance. Not really connected much to the first book in series, so it can be read out of order.
LIKES:
✔ London theatres scene again
✔ Mature main characters
✔ Not cliched plot
✔ Address the problem of how beautiful women are often under sexual pressure and regarded as stupid
Pretty Face is a great choice if you are looking for an interesting contemporary romance. Not really connected much to the first book in series, so it can be read out of order.
brittfiocca's review against another edition
4.0
Parker still killing it. Normally I would find these two unloveable characters but ooooof kick to the solar plexus with their chemistry. World building is usually a phrase reserved for the fantasy genre but I think this world of the stage is perfectly wrought. I want to live in it.
alyabbs's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
elle_mich's review against another edition
5.0
one of my all time favorite romances ever. ever ever.
bookhaulin's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars.
Pretty Face is a bland, inoffensive contemporary romance. When I started the book I was excited not only to dive into the relationship between our h/hr, but to immerse myself in the world of stage acting. Instead, the book glosses over details and only presents as much information as necessary, and that was the way I felt about the plot and the romance as well.
The build-up (from frenemies to friends to lovers) between the two protagonists feel perfunctory, and the attraction stilted and awkward. Bad books can be saved if the chemistry between the leads are explosive enough--in fact, I'd prefer a bad book with a sort of addictive quality to it than a boring one--but there's no real chemistry between Luc and Lily.
Despite the high stakes world of West End stage production serving as its backdrop, in the end all Pretty Face manages to do is serve up a lukewarm romance with a lukewarm setting, and even lukewarm sex.
Will not be revisiting this one (or checking out the other books in the series) anytime soon.
Pretty Face is a bland, inoffensive contemporary romance. When I started the book I was excited not only to dive into the relationship between our h/hr, but to immerse myself in the world of stage acting. Instead, the book glosses over details and only presents as much information as necessary, and that was the way I felt about the plot and the romance as well.
The build-up (from frenemies to friends to lovers) between the two protagonists feel perfunctory, and the attraction stilted and awkward. Bad books can be saved if the chemistry between the leads are explosive enough--in fact, I'd prefer a bad book with a sort of addictive quality to it than a boring one--but there's no real chemistry between Luc and Lily.
Despite the high stakes world of West End stage production serving as its backdrop, in the end all Pretty Face manages to do is serve up a lukewarm romance with a lukewarm setting, and even lukewarm sex.
Will not be revisiting this one (or checking out the other books in the series) anytime soon.
donttakemybooks's review against another edition
4.0
I really like this series... seriously good romance.
lassarina's review against another edition
5.0
This book is a delight. I love the tension between their attraction to each other, their annoyance with each other, and the fact that both are very aware this is not professionally okay. I love that despite the fact that Luc shows his ass early and thoroughly, he realizes his mistake when called out. I love that he calls out people being sexist asshats to Lily. I love the intense threads of family--the family of the theatre, the families you're born with, and the ones you get claimed by. Also, banter! Such banter. Glorious banter.
There are lots of interesting details about the hows and whys of film and theatre, and a great sense of place in the Queen Anne.
And I really liked that their first time together wasn't "mutual orgasms and perfect sex"; it felt very real and I both laughed and winced because oh, I know that situation.
Overall, thoroughly delightful. Also, hot.
There are lots of interesting details about the hows and whys of film and theatre, and a great sense of place in the Queen Anne.
And I really liked that their first time together wasn't "mutual orgasms and perfect sex"; it felt very real and I both laughed and winced because oh, I know that situation.
Overall, thoroughly delightful. Also, hot.
queennia's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
cute but it’s in the third person which is uncommon for me (i like it, it’s just uncommon)