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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
This was a really cute book! The writing was great for the most part, and the characters were loveable. My only qualm with the novel is that the ending seemed rushed. Like it was getting so good, and then it was over :( overall, great book, and I can't wait to see what Kerry comes up with next!
✨I will grant a sexual favor to whomever convinced Kerry Rea to make Lucy on the Wild Side open door.✨
This maybe straddles the WF line bc the romance wasn’t really the focus, especially at the end (twas the friendships we made along the way) but either way I really loved this book. Willa was amazing and went through some shit in her past and didn’t let anyone tell her it wasn’t a big deal!! She didn’t let the people who hurt her back in her life! She has my eternal respect. At the end, her reason for not needing those people from her past was so touching.
I didn’t mind that the romance was on the lighter side because I just really loved Willa’s journey from start to finish. The writing style was right up my alley and it was both funny and heartwarming.
When she finally had to make the decision about staying or running from the town…I— was not expecting rational thoughts?? And their third-act breakup wasn’t anything too crazy or out of the realm of plausibility. Plus it wasn’t cruel and I wasn’t angry about it. The whole mystery behind the bride was well plotted out and I was just laying in bed staring at my ceiling listening to this audiobook until 5am because I had no other choice. I needed to know.
My only qualm is the lack of steam because Lucy on the Wild Side had open door scenes! So I was so prepared here because Liam was EVERYTHING. He owned a cabin!! They ravished his cabin!! I NEED TO KNOW WHAT WENT DOWN. I need to see my hot tattooed pediatrician getting a little freaky
This maybe straddles the WF line bc the romance wasn’t really the focus, especially at the end (twas the friendships we made along the way) but either way I really loved this book. Willa was amazing and went through some shit in her past and didn’t let anyone tell her it wasn’t a big deal!! She didn’t let the people who hurt her back in her life! She has my eternal respect. At the end, her reason for not needing those people from her past was so touching.
I didn’t mind that the romance was on the lighter side because I just really loved Willa’s journey from start to finish. The writing style was right up my alley and it was both funny and heartwarming.
When she finally had to make the decision about staying or running from the town…I— was not expecting rational thoughts?? And their third-act breakup wasn’t anything too crazy or out of the realm of plausibility. Plus it wasn’t cruel and I wasn’t angry about it. The whole mystery behind the bride was well plotted out and I was just laying in bed staring at my ceiling listening to this audiobook until 5am because I had no other choice. I needed to know.
My only qualm is the lack of steam because Lucy on the Wild Side had open door scenes! So I was so prepared here because Liam was EVERYTHING. He owned a cabin!! They ravished his cabin!! I NEED TO KNOW WHAT WENT DOWN. I need to see my hot tattooed pediatrician getting a little freaky
While usually not my thing, I did enjoy this story because Maisie is such a hot mess who deserves a win.
This was a sweet read about friendship, love, and healing. Nothing was overdramatic, and I liked how the author was able to make me care about the characters without going in depth into all of their life stories.
This really was a wonderful book about friendship and a fantastic debut. You’re never alone. ♥️
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Yes
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:
No
I’m on the hunt for a romance as special as The Hating Game and, unfortunately, this was not it.
I was excited going into the book, seeing as that it was an enemies to lovers romance, but Willa’s hatred towards Liam seemed so forced in the beginning. For instance, the first time she met him she was throwing a tantrum and making an absolute fool out of herself. Liam laughed at her and she immediately pegged him as an asshole. Later, when she meets him again, he makes a comment about how social media is vapid (he has a point) and she, of course, adds this to the list of why he is an asshole. Oh and she calls him a butthead... how very mature. I was like, girl.... give the guy a break, please. I really didn’t understand where Liam’s attraction towards Willa stemmed from because none of their interactions were anything quite special until they went on their first date. Then, once she and Liam were finally together, there was a complete and utter lack of steaminess. I get that their romance wasn’t the focal point of the story, but Kerry Rea gave me nooothhhhing. Nothing! I was so disappointed.
Aside from all of that, I really, really liked the friendship aspect of the book. I understand how Willa feels, to have what feels like your best friend and then to lose them. I appreciate how the author touched upon that particular kind of loneliness, because many people struggle with that, myself included. Everyone wants a best friend, someone they can trust wholeheartedly and go to for anything, and that’s not always easy to come by. Overall, this wasn’t anything incredibly special. If you’re looking for a romance book with some depth, this is the book for you. If you’re looking for lots of steam where the romance itself is the focal point of the story, I’d highly recommend looking elsewhere.
I was excited going into the book, seeing as that it was an enemies to lovers romance, but Willa’s hatred towards Liam seemed so forced in the beginning. For instance, the first time she met him she was throwing a tantrum and making an absolute fool out of herself. Liam laughed at her and she immediately pegged him as an asshole. Later, when she meets him again, he makes a comment about how social media is vapid (he has a point) and she, of course, adds this to the list of why he is an asshole. Oh and she calls him a butthead... how very mature. I was like, girl.... give the guy a break, please. I really didn’t understand where Liam’s attraction towards Willa stemmed from because none of their interactions were anything quite special until they went on their first date. Then, once she and Liam were finally together, there was a complete and utter lack of steaminess. I get that their romance wasn’t the focal point of the story, but Kerry Rea gave me nooothhhhing. Nothing! I was so disappointed.
Aside from all of that, I really, really liked the friendship aspect of the book. I understand how Willa feels, to have what feels like your best friend and then to lose them. I appreciate how the author touched upon that particular kind of loneliness, because many people struggle with that, myself included. Everyone wants a best friend, someone they can trust wholeheartedly and go to for anything, and that’s not always easy to come by. Overall, this wasn’t anything incredibly special. If you’re looking for a romance book with some depth, this is the book for you. If you’re looking for lots of steam where the romance itself is the focal point of the story, I’d highly recommend looking elsewhere.