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zaza_bdp's review against another edition
emotional
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Ça faisait un petit moment que je n'avais pas lu Lily Morton, j'avais un peu de réticences à lire celui-ci car la couv ne me faisait pas envie ^^', mais bon j'avais envie d'une lecture marrante et facile, donc je me suis lancée. Au final, c'est une lecture vraiment sympa pour l'été, le cadre dépeint par l'autrice est enchanteur avec ce sud de la France dans toute sa splendeur, et comme Pip, j'adorerais aller me refaire une santé dans la villa des frères Durand !
Comme d'hab, le snark est extra, avec ces répliques sarcastiques au timing parfait qui sont la signature de cette autrice. Je raffole de ses dialogues, et forcément Pip a encore une fois raflé la mise sur ce point. J'ai aimé le contraste entre cet aspect de la personnalité de Pip, et son côté très ... maternant allais-je dire, faute d'un meilleur mot. Pip prend soin des autres, il a ce sens du soin et des petites attentions chevillé au corps, ça lui donne un peu plus de profondeur que sa seule qualité de pipelette de compèt !
On est dans le slow burn, la première partie du roman est aussi lente qu'un chaud jour d'été où on traîne sur un transat, et j'ai largement préféré toute cette partie où les émois s'installent entre Pip et Olivier que la suite, une fois que la relation s'officialise. À partir de ce moment-là, je me suis un peu ennuyée et désintéressée de leur histoire.
C'était chouette de retrouver tous ces personnages secondaires déjà croisés dans les autres tomes ou l'univers de la série, mais aussi de découvrir les persos des futurs tomes. En revanche, encore une fois, gros bémol sur le drama et un perso secondaire caricatural et détestable à souhait ... sans parler du passage de la fête, qui ne colle tellement pas avec la personnalité d'Olivier ... #massiveeyeroll
Et juste pour terminer, visiblement nous, les Français, on hausse beaucoup les épaules, au point que c'est une de nos caractéristiques majeures ... J'imagine que c'est pour faire la paire avec notre côté grincheux et râleur ! 🤪😂
Comme d'hab, le snark est extra, avec ces répliques sarcastiques au timing parfait qui sont la signature de cette autrice. Je raffole de ses dialogues, et forcément Pip a encore une fois raflé la mise sur ce point. J'ai aimé le contraste entre cet aspect de la personnalité de Pip, et son côté très ... maternant allais-je dire, faute d'un meilleur mot. Pip prend soin des autres, il a ce sens du soin et des petites attentions chevillé au corps, ça lui donne un peu plus de profondeur que sa seule qualité de pipelette de compèt !
On est dans le slow burn, la première partie du roman est aussi lente qu'un chaud jour d'été où on traîne sur un transat, et j'ai largement préféré toute cette partie où les émois s'installent entre Pip et Olivier que la suite, une fois que la relation s'officialise. À partir de ce moment-là, je me suis un peu ennuyée et désintéressée de leur histoire.
C'était chouette de retrouver tous ces personnages secondaires déjà croisés dans les autres tomes ou l'univers de la série, mais aussi de découvrir les persos des futurs tomes. En revanche, encore une fois, gros bémol sur le drama et un perso secondaire caricatural et détestable à souhait ... sans parler du passage de la fête, qui ne colle tellement pas avec la personnalité d'Olivier ... #massiveeyeroll
Et juste pour terminer, visiblement nous, les Français, on hausse beaucoup les épaules, au point que c'est une de nos caractéristiques majeures ... J'imagine que c'est pour faire la paire avec notre côté grincheux et râleur ! 🤪😂
eesh25's review against another edition
4.0
This was a good read. Recently, I;ve preferred Morton books where the humour is toned down, which is the case here. It makes it easier for me to connect with her characters, especially since her humour doesn't always work for me.
I know a fair amount about Pip because of the Model Clinic stuff in Morton's newsletter. And he was in the last book. That said, it was really in this book that we got to know him beyond the snark and horny comments. I really liked him. He's such a caring person and so genuine. Beyond a shocking bout of obliviousness in the final third, he was my favourite character. I liked Olivier too, just not as much. I liked that we saw Mal and Jonas, and the new version of Dean who barely resembles his original self (it only bothers me a little).
The story was cute and I enjoyed it a lot. The book is longer-than-average for Morton, but it didn't feel long. And I would definitely recommend checking it out.
I know a fair amount about Pip because of the Model Clinic stuff in Morton's newsletter. And he was in the last book. That said, it was really in this book that we got to know him beyond the snark and horny comments. I really liked him. He's such a caring person and so genuine. Beyond a shocking bout of obliviousness in the final third, he was my favourite character. I liked Olivier too, just not as much. I liked that we saw Mal and Jonas, and the new version of Dean who barely resembles his original self (it only bothers me a little).
The story was cute and I enjoyed it a lot. The book is longer-than-average for Morton, but it didn't feel long. And I would definitely recommend checking it out.
mnwakeford's review against another edition
4.0
Fun piece of escapism
Camp, sassy romance set in the glitz and glamour of the south of France. Enjoyable read, though very similar to a previous book I have read from this author, who seems to write to a formula.
Camp, sassy romance set in the glitz and glamour of the south of France. Enjoyable read, though very similar to a previous book I have read from this author, who seems to write to a formula.
teenykins's review against another edition
5.0
I gotta say that I enjoyed this ALOT!!!
5 stars all around!
Joel Leslie is an amazing narrator when it comes to contemporary stories (I don't have the same experience with his narrations in paranormal/fantasy ones) and he was fantastic here.
Although I was taken aback by the way the word "migraine" was pronounced. I always say it as "maɪ-" (as in eye) and not "mee-" (as in do re mi). Oh well being bilingual in English means that my English is an amalgamation monstrosity of British and American English.
Back to the story, I truthfully enjoyed Pip's vividness and along with Olivier's wonderment and wickedness this was a beautiful romance!
Everything written below for when I read the book continue to apply here with the added bonus of a gifted narrator!!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
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4.5 stars rounding down.
Wonderful MCs, lots of snark and banter balanced perfectly with everyday little moments of happiness and contentment, beautiful imagery of the South of France, lovely side characters and cameos of favorites, hints of pairings to come and a romance for the ages with 2 MCs that had incredible chemistry and complemented each other in the best of ways!!!
Really this was a lovely, contemporary romance, everything you expect from Lily!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
5 stars all around!
Joel Leslie is an amazing narrator when it comes to contemporary stories (I don't have the same experience with his narrations in paranormal/fantasy ones) and he was fantastic here.
Although I was taken aback by the way the word "migraine" was pronounced. I always say it as "maɪ-" (as in eye) and not "mee-" (as in do re mi). Oh well being bilingual in English means that my English is an amalgamation monstrosity of British and American English.
Back to the story, I truthfully enjoyed Pip's vividness and along with Olivier's wonderment and wickedness this was a beautiful romance!
Everything written below for when I read the book continue to apply here with the added bonus of a gifted narrator!!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
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4.5 stars rounding down.
Wonderful MCs, lots of snark and banter balanced perfectly with everyday little moments of happiness and contentment, beautiful imagery of the South of France, lovely side characters and cameos of favorites, hints of pairings to come and a romance for the ages with 2 MCs that had incredible chemistry and complemented each other in the best of ways!!!
Really this was a lovely, contemporary romance, everything you expect from Lily!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
bexbookrex's review against another edition
5.0
French Fancy by Lily Morton is a beautiful romance set mostly in the South of France. Pip is recovering from scarlet fever and pneumonia and he's still very weak. His boss, in London, sends him to the villa he owns with his brother to rest and heal. The brother, Olivier, shows up st the villa. The two meet and wind up spending time together, seeing the sites, and getting to know one another.
It is beautifully written. Gorgeous descriptions make the reader feel like they are there. The characters are flawed and multidimensional.
I was swept away to Paris, London, and the South of France. Olivier is a perfume magnate and throughout the book, scents are described in such detail that I could almost smell them myself. The intimate scenes are hot. The romantic scenes are charming. And the banter is cute. Both men are larger than life and had me laughing often. They also have some trauma in their lives that gives them depth. It's a lovely book. I highly recommend it.
Romance - ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Steam -
It is beautifully written. Gorgeous descriptions make the reader feel like they are there. The characters are flawed and multidimensional.
I was swept away to Paris, London, and the South of France. Olivier is a perfume magnate and throughout the book, scents are described in such detail that I could almost smell them myself. The intimate scenes are hot. The romantic scenes are charming. And the banter is cute. Both men are larger than life and had me laughing often. They also have some trauma in their lives that gives them depth. It's a lovely book. I highly recommend it.
Romance - ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Steam -
lexxan's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
moorey34's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
erica_g's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
eliezrah's review against another edition
3.0
This was a good book, and I liked Pip & Olivier. I enjoyed the storyline as well, and the fact that it can be read as a standalone even though it's the 2nd book in the series. I had a little trouble fully connecting with the characters, and the book, in general, just didn't stand out for me. I didn't dislike it, but it's not my favorite book by this author.
I received an advanced copy and voluntarily gave my honest review.
I received an advanced copy and voluntarily gave my honest review.