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zaza_bdp's review against another edition
5.0
Il y a quelque chose de magique dans le fait de tomber amoureuse de la plume d'un auteur non ? J'avais déjà été chavirée par l'écriture de Talia Hibbert dans Work for him, et cette fois encore, la magie a opéré ! Je suis amoureuse de cette plume sarcastique, de cet humour britannique et de cette voix si clairement distinctive de l'autrice. Elle a vraiment quelque chose de différent, et je me suis tout bonnement délectée de chacune des phrases de ce roman, relisant certains passages plusieurs fois tant j'aimais la façon dont les choses étaient dites.
En soi, l'histoire est banale, avec cette nana qui rédige une liste pour prendre sa vie en main et compte sur un mec à l'apparence un peu sauvage pour faire des vilains trucs et atteindre ses objectifs. Mais vous savez quoi ? Ce roman, c'est bien plus que ça. C'est l'histoire d'une nana qui souffre au quotidien, qui est en décalage avec le monde, et qui se fout du regard des autres et des règles de savoir-vivre. C'est l'histoire d'un mec qui a mis sa vie sur pause et va tout autant sortir de sa zone de confort que le fera l'héroïne. C'est quelqu'un de gentil, attentionné et plein de sensibilité, tandis qu'elle est beaucoup plus rentre-dedans et moins soucieuse d'arrondir les angles. Chacun traîne ses propres casseroles, a sa propre susceptibilités, ses limites à ne pas dépasser et ensemble, même si ça fait souvent des étincelles, ils vont aller de l'avant et être à l'écoute de l'autre (enfin pas toujours, évidemment, et ce qui rend cette histoire si bonne à mes yeux).
J'ai adoré les voir évoluer ensemble, la romance est belle, c'est tout ce que j'aime lire en terme de relation amoureuse. C'est simple, sans frivolités, c'est banal et en même temps, ça m'a collé des papillons dans le ventre car tout a du sens, il y a des sentiments profonds et une vraie mise en danger des émotions des personnages.
Les dialogues sont fantastiques, à la fois mordants, drôles, intenses et parfois swoonants. Le timing des répliques est tout simplement parfait, Talia Hibbert a de l'or au bout des doigts !
Vous l'aurez compris, c'est un très gros coup de coeur, tant pour les personnages que la romance, et surtout la plume de l'autrice !
En soi, l'histoire est banale, avec cette nana qui rédige une liste pour prendre sa vie en main et compte sur un mec à l'apparence un peu sauvage pour faire des vilains trucs et atteindre ses objectifs. Mais vous savez quoi ? Ce roman, c'est bien plus que ça. C'est l'histoire d'une nana qui souffre au quotidien, qui est en décalage avec le monde, et qui se fout du regard des autres et des règles de savoir-vivre. C'est l'histoire d'un mec qui a mis sa vie sur pause et va tout autant sortir de sa zone de confort que le fera l'héroïne. C'est quelqu'un de gentil, attentionné et plein de sensibilité, tandis qu'elle est beaucoup plus rentre-dedans et moins soucieuse d'arrondir les angles. Chacun traîne ses propres casseroles, a sa propre susceptibilités, ses limites à ne pas dépasser et ensemble, même si ça fait souvent des étincelles, ils vont aller de l'avant et être à l'écoute de l'autre (enfin pas toujours, évidemment, et ce qui rend cette histoire si bonne à mes yeux).
J'ai adoré les voir évoluer ensemble, la romance est belle, c'est tout ce que j'aime lire en terme de relation amoureuse. C'est simple, sans frivolités, c'est banal et en même temps, ça m'a collé des papillons dans le ventre car tout a du sens, il y a des sentiments profonds et une vraie mise en danger des émotions des personnages.
Les dialogues sont fantastiques, à la fois mordants, drôles, intenses et parfois swoonants. Le timing des répliques est tout simplement parfait, Talia Hibbert a de l'or au bout des doigts !
Vous l'aurez compris, c'est un très gros coup de coeur, tant pour les personnages que la romance, et surtout la plume de l'autrice !
ellenwm's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
Delightful! I really enjoy Hibbert’s easy, charming, witty prose and how she captures the feeling of a developing crush. It took me a second to get into this one, but by the time the MCs strike up some banter in the emails they trade I was pretty well in the tank for it! Glad to have been in Chloe’s shoes for a time, including her experiences with chronic pain/illness. Thrilled to see that representation in a full, confident, growing woman MC. Might have enjoyed Eve Brown’s story a bit more, likely bc the portrayal of neurodiversity resonated with me personally, but it’s totally fine to read the series out of order.
I really liked how the characters were both adoring and amorous! The smutty bits were fun! Hibbert does a great job of choreographing hot, real scenes focused on women’s pleasure that don’t use cringey language that makes you want to crawl out of your skin midway through.
I initially found the audiobook narrator choice a little odd since her default narration felt like a better fit for Gigi (or Lady Danbury) than the voice she created for Chloe. But it grew on me a lot and was worth it for how swoony and specific she made Red’s dialogue.
I really liked how the characters were both adoring and amorous! The smutty bits were fun! Hibbert does a great job of choreographing hot, real scenes focused on women’s pleasure that don’t use cringey language that makes you want to crawl out of your skin midway through.
I initially found the audiobook narrator choice a little odd since her default narration felt like a better fit for Gigi (or Lady Danbury) than the voice she created for Chloe. But it grew on me a lot and was worth it for how swoony and specific she made Red’s dialogue.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Ableism and Emotional abuse
kendalliskiwii's review against another edition
5.0
this book holds SUCH a special place in my heart as a chronically ill girly.
she has fibromyalgia, and so do i. i related to her so much, and i NEED more books that represent me in the way this one did.
chloe was "cold" and "rude" at first, and the way that it shows her true character - the way red works to understand her - is so special to me.
i also loved how much emphasis was on accommodating to her and her needs, and how it wasnt a hassle or an obligation for him. it was something he WANTED to do.
the found family aspect is amazing and i love the sisters soso much.
highly recommend for anyone who deals with chronic illness or anyone who wants to understand what its like to live with one.
she has fibromyalgia, and so do i. i related to her so much, and i NEED more books that represent me in the way this one did.
chloe was "cold" and "rude" at first, and the way that it shows her true character - the way red works to understand her - is so special to me.
i also loved how much emphasis was on accommodating to her and her needs, and how it wasnt a hassle or an obligation for him. it was something he WANTED to do.
the found family aspect is amazing and i love the sisters soso much.
highly recommend for anyone who deals with chronic illness or anyone who wants to understand what its like to live with one.
keeley_allen's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.5
ddelphine's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.0
margsvdv's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
Loved this book, but not a 5 star due to the good old miscommunication trope . Would recommend, and I'll definitely continue this series!
nhlikes's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-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
I don’t have fibromyalgia, but I’ve got chronic pain. I’ve experienced many of the same emotions as Chloe and my husband has expressed many similar sentiments as Red. We are not like them, but to see care and love like ours on the proverbial page was sweet and reassuring.
Adjoa Andoh was an INCREDIBLE narrator. Her use of pacing and dynamics was excellent and immersive and exciting. I’m bummed she didn’t do the rest of the series, but I did put her Pride and Prejudice reading on my TBR. Truly amazing and inspiring work on her part.
Adjoa Andoh was an INCREDIBLE narrator. Her use of pacing and dynamics was excellent and immersive and exciting. I’m bummed she didn’t do the rest of the series, but I did put her Pride and Prejudice reading on my TBR. Truly amazing and inspiring work on her part.
verity1089's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
librarydare's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
nikkilpzs's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a breath of fresh air and this is definitely not the last Talia Hibbert book I read!!! I laughed, blushed, cried, and SWOONED. I can’t wait to pick up Dani and Eve’s book.