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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It’s a good book for when you want to read something cliche and sweet it has its own curious things at the start but is a calm reading
yeah file this one under books I will do my best to forget about. God this one was AWFUL. Zahra is possibly the most annoying & childish character I’ve read about hidden behind all of her perfect do-good acts. Gag. Rowan is a man child billionaire who acts like a 14 year old who has seen boobs for the first time. Hello HR? is HR in the room with us?! The 3rd act breakup was such a bore, just for Rowan to change his mind 4 pages later.
The scenes with Ani & the final scene where Rowan goes into detail how disabled kids will have a better experience in Dreamland were the only good things about this.
The scenes with Ani & the final scene where Rowan goes into detail how disabled kids will have a better experience in Dreamland were the only good things about this.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Lauren Asher’s The Fine Print delivers a captivating grumpy x sunshine romance set against the backdrop of Dreamland a theme park that feels like a fictional take on Disneyland. With a mix of workplace tension, emotional growth, and grand romantic gestures, this book had me hooked from start to finish.
Rowan and Zahra are the heart of the story, and their dynamic is everything you’d want from an enemies-to-lovers, boss-employee trope. Rowan is cold and guarded, shaped by years of family dysfunction and betrayal, while Zahra is vibrant, passionate, and determined to make her dreams come true despite past heartbreak. Their chemistry crackles, and I loved seeing Rowan slowly open up, especially through the thoughtful ways he supports Zahra big and small. His secret sketches? Adorable.
One of my favorite aspects was the character development. Rowan’s journey from emotionally distant to someone who actively tries to be better for Zahra was well-paced and believable. Zahra’s struggles with trust and self-worth were also handled well, making her an easy heroine to root for.
That said, I wish there had been more depth in Rowan’s relationships with his brothers. Declan gets some attention, but Callahan is barely present. Given Rowan’s deep-seated issues with trust and abandonment, a conversation with his brothers toward the end would have made his growth feel more complete. It would have been great to see him seek connection beyond just Zahra.
Overall, The Fine Print is a fun, heartfelt read with swoon-worthy moments and a dreamy setting. While I would have loved more family dynamics, Rowan and Zahra’s romance shines, making this an easy recommendation for fans of grumpy x sunshine and workplace romance tropes.
Rowan and Zahra are the heart of the story, and their dynamic is everything you’d want from an enemies-to-lovers, boss-employee trope. Rowan is cold and guarded, shaped by years of family dysfunction and betrayal, while Zahra is vibrant, passionate, and determined to make her dreams come true despite past heartbreak. Their chemistry crackles, and I loved seeing Rowan slowly open up, especially through the thoughtful ways he supports Zahra big and small. His secret sketches? Adorable.
One of my favorite aspects was the character development. Rowan’s journey from emotionally distant to someone who actively tries to be better for Zahra was well-paced and believable. Zahra’s struggles with trust and self-worth were also handled well, making her an easy heroine to root for.
That said, I wish there had been more depth in Rowan’s relationships with his brothers. Declan gets some attention, but Callahan is barely present. Given Rowan’s deep-seated issues with trust and abandonment, a conversation with his brothers toward the end would have made his growth feel more complete. It would have been great to see him seek connection beyond just Zahra.
Overall, The Fine Print is a fun, heartfelt read with swoon-worthy moments and a dreamy setting. While I would have loved more family dynamics, Rowan and Zahra’s romance shines, making this an easy recommendation for fans of grumpy x sunshine and workplace romance tropes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Grief
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy
I...have nothing great to say. There were so many parts of this that didn't work. So like, we all know that person who claims to have the BEST SMOOTHIE RECIPE and then you realize that it's just every piece of produce they can find at the grocery store thrown into the blender with some almond milk and kale? They claim it tastes good, but you're pretty sure it just tastes like the produce aisle smells?
Right, that's kind of how I felt about this book. I knew better than to try it, but I did anyways, and now I've got that same look on my face you'd have after trying the smoothie. Because this book had everything thrown into 448 pages and no amount of suspension of disbelief is going to get me to believe that reverse catfishing is a plausible storyline in a book about billionaires.
Right, that's kind of how I felt about this book. I knew better than to try it, but I did anyways, and now I've got that same look on my face you'd have after trying the smoothie. Because this book had everything thrown into 448 pages and no amount of suspension of disbelief is going to get me to believe that reverse catfishing is a plausible storyline in a book about billionaires.
Lauren Asher has a way with her endings, let me tell you!! The ending of this book was so cute but I was honestly bored throughout the rest of the book. In my opinion, this book did not live up to the hype..
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
When I read the back of the book I didn’t realize how Disney coded this book would be but after 3 pages I picked up on it. Huge Disney fan here so that was not a problem. None of the book was. This was a very cute romance book. Spice about 1.5? Nothing major and if you want the story without the solicit parts you can easily skip over them. I also loved that the end wasn’t just a quick fix type of end. This was my first billionaire romance and I’ll definitely be reading more, especially the rest of the series.
I really liked the story line and I could relate to Zahra fairly easy. Rowan was kind of annoying but endearing even if he royally messed up multiple times trying to find his way through ‘falling in love for the first time’. As a day dreamer myself I loved reading a story set in a “where dreams are made” theme park.
Also the salon was a sick idea. I need to visit a princess salon asap.
Side note: I hope his dad takes the advice given to o him in the end of the book and fucks off.
Also the salon was a sick idea. I need to visit a princess salon asap.
Side note: I hope his dad takes the advice given to o him in the end of the book and fucks off.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes