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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
This was SO good! A lot more about the power of friendship than a romance. Felt a lot like a movie and the book flew by.
A great read! I loved the "nemies to lovers but really they aren't enemies" that was Willa and Liam. And as much as I loved the romance, I think I enjoyed the frienship between Maisie and Willa more. I think it was a creative plot and I really enjoyed what they brought out in each other!
“Nature is the greatest antidepressant,” Rose says, opening her arms wide for mountain pose. Personally, I’ve found citalopram to be the best antidepressant, but nature probably helps, too.
This is an entertaining & sweet closed-door romcom. It’s got a good message for sharing your struggles, finding your tribe, and the importance of caring for your mental health. Plus there’s a hot firefighter and a sexy doctor.
The story takes place around Columbus, Ohio, where the author lives. I loved that, because I spent a lot of my childhood exploring (& some of my adult life living in) Columbus. My uncle played a role in the development of the parks along the Olentangy River. And the many Hocking Hills references — I could draw a pretty accurate map from how often we went there! Also I met the author, and she’s delightful. That always makes a book more enjoyable.
CWs: infidelity, struggle with depression/anxiety, divorce
This is an entertaining & sweet closed-door romcom. It’s got a good message for sharing your struggles, finding your tribe, and the importance of caring for your mental health. Plus there’s a hot firefighter and a sexy doctor.
The story takes place around Columbus, Ohio, where the author lives. I loved that, because I spent a lot of my childhood exploring (& some of my adult life living in) Columbus. My uncle played a role in the development of the parks along the Olentangy River. And the many Hocking Hills references — I could draw a pretty accurate map from how often we went there! Also I met the author, and she’s delightful. That always makes a book more enjoyable.
CWs: infidelity, struggle with depression/anxiety, divorce
Willa Callister had the perfect life. Well, perfect as far as she was concerned. Blogging has gone quite well for her and she is soon to be married. However, when Willa finds her fiancé in bed with her best friend she is beyond devasted. Willa no longer wangs to work on her blog, now considering it a thing of the past. Her heart is just too fractured and she simply feels uninspired to write. So, she moves in with her sister Stacey and tries to figure out how she will rebuild her life.
Quite disappointed in her new job with Stacey - as Princess Sparkleheart - so not fun for her, but needs must. She really hates it and it shows. She reluctantly decides to go on a coffee date with someone named Zachary. However, before Zachary arrives, she meets Maisie, a bubbly woman with a strange request - she offers Willa two hundred dollars to pretend to be her friend when her fiancé arrives. Maisie has no friends, just acquaintances as she puts it, and she wants him to think highly of her if she has at least one good friend. That turns into Willa becoming a bridesmaid - for a price - at Maisie's wedding. So, she soon becomes part of the wedding party, which then leads her to meeing Liam Rafferty, the best man at the wedding.
A single woman now. No real job and no future. But now a bridesmaid to a couple she does not know. Factor in that Willa and Liam have an instant attraction and Willa has no idea where her life will go from here.
Things begin to go well between Willa and Liam. More than that, however, Willa becomes quite drawn to Maisie and a bond of friendship starts to form. A sensitive story to be sure, especially watching the friendship between the two woman evolve. However, as in every romance story there is conflict, and that is something we see between Willa and Liam. However, my investment in this story was not with the couple, but moreso with Willa and Maisie. I really enjoyed watching that bloom even though things started out more as a business deal.
This was a delightful debut novel and I think Kerry Rea did a fabulous job connecting all of the characters together, touching on a sensitive subject and giving readers a happily ever after.
Many thanks to Berkley Books and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
Quite disappointed in her new job with Stacey - as Princess Sparkleheart - so not fun for her, but needs must. She really hates it and it shows. She reluctantly decides to go on a coffee date with someone named Zachary. However, before Zachary arrives, she meets Maisie, a bubbly woman with a strange request - she offers Willa two hundred dollars to pretend to be her friend when her fiancé arrives. Maisie has no friends, just acquaintances as she puts it, and she wants him to think highly of her if she has at least one good friend. That turns into Willa becoming a bridesmaid - for a price - at Maisie's wedding. So, she soon becomes part of the wedding party, which then leads her to meeing Liam Rafferty, the best man at the wedding.
A single woman now. No real job and no future. But now a bridesmaid to a couple she does not know. Factor in that Willa and Liam have an instant attraction and Willa has no idea where her life will go from here.
Things begin to go well between Willa and Liam. More than that, however, Willa becomes quite drawn to Maisie and a bond of friendship starts to form. A sensitive story to be sure, especially watching the friendship between the two woman evolve. However, as in every romance story there is conflict, and that is something we see between Willa and Liam. However, my investment in this story was not with the couple, but moreso with Willa and Maisie. I really enjoyed watching that bloom even though things started out more as a business deal.
This was a delightful debut novel and I think Kerry Rea did a fabulous job connecting all of the characters together, touching on a sensitive subject and giving readers a happily ever after.
Many thanks to Berkley Books and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
I REALLY enjoyed this!! More than the romance, the focus on best friendships was my favorite. There is something to be said about how much a friendship can form your entire world and I really liked what this book had to say about it. The story was really a focus on how Willa put herself back together and the people that helped her do it. The romance was just a bonus. This was super cute and I highly recommend!
Ok. This was really cute. I'm surprised at how much I enjoyed this debut novel!
I wish there had been a little more romance, but honestly this book was more about friendship and I think that served it well. The humor was awesome, mostly because it reminded me of my husband's humor, lol. And! I loved that Liam wasn’t the typical pretty boy with an attitude. Overall super cute.
I wish there had been a little more romance, but honestly this book was more about friendship and I think that served it well. The humor was awesome, mostly because it reminded me of my husband's humor, lol. And! I loved that Liam wasn’t the typical pretty boy with an attitude. Overall super cute.
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
I absolutely love that this book was more friendship focused than just the adorable romance of Willa and Liam. This book was such a treat to read!