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sarahsbookss's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Sexual content, Blood, and Death of parent
samchase112's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-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
3.5
You better be proud of me, BookTok, for reading this book. I really only picked it up because a) it was a quick hold from the library through Libby, and b) one of my book besties can't stop talking about it. While I'm overall glad I ended up giving it and Tessa Bailey a chance, I have to say while it's not the worst romance ever, it's certainly not in the upper echelons.
The premise was an interesting, unique one, which I think worked really well to make the characters fun and easy to root for. The chemistry and heat were definitely there (I've heard how steamy Bailey's romances are, but wow, that was more heat than I'm used to, and I ended up having to skim the spicy scenes; nothing wrong with that, just not my thing) and the relationship between Piper and Brandon was rootable and believable, yet something about the timeline really just didn't make sense. It often felt like we were skipping steps in their relationship, moving very quickly through the stages to get to "yup future children" in about one month of knowing each other. While I really liked them together, their romance just progressed to fast for me.
There were other little things I wasn't a fan of (OH MY GOD IF I HEAR "RECHARGING STATION" ONE MORE TIME I'M GOING TO SCREAM — I almost dropped a star solely for that) but overall I can see why others can't stop talking about this one, even if it's not my favorite.
The premise was an interesting, unique one, which I think worked really well to make the characters fun and easy to root for. The chemistry and heat were definitely there (I've heard how steamy Bailey's romances are, but wow, that was more heat than I'm used to, and I ended up having to skim the spicy scenes; nothing wrong with that, just not my thing) and the relationship between Piper and Brandon was rootable and believable, yet something about the timeline really just didn't make sense. It often felt like we were skipping steps in their relationship, moving very quickly through the stages to get to "yup future children" in about one month of knowing each other. While I really liked them together, their romance just progressed to fast for me.
There were other little things I wasn't a fan of (OH MY GOD IF I HEAR "RECHARGING STATION" ONE MORE TIME I'M GOING TO SCREAM — I almost dropped a star solely for that) but overall I can see why others can't stop talking about this one, even if it's not my favorite.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death and Alcohol
Minor: Grief and Blood
thatswhatshanread's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
3.5
Well. IT definitely happened.
I was really drawn into this story from the beginning—it seemed like a great, light romcom for the summer, and I loved that the MC is based off of Alexis Rose from Schitt’s Creek. The characters were endearing and fun, the love interest was intense but also adorable and soft at heart, the setting was quaint and cute. In a word, this book is fun.
However. About halfway through, it started to lose its magic for me. I felt the main relationship got too serious too fast, and the (very NSFW) intimate scenes… idk they really made me cringe. And there were multiple. Bailey’s descriptions and dialogue in these parts was just uncomfortable to me and really made it hard for me to get past them. And then the story after that really just centered around sex and lost a lot of its substance to me. There’s a HEA of course, everything in its perfect place.
Piper and Brendan were cute, and I loved Piper’s close relationship with her sister. Idk, maybe it’s the depression speaking since I know this book has such great reviews, but I tried and I just didn’t love it.
If you’re wanting a summer romcom mainly for the steam, some laughs, and the promise of a ending where everyone is happy, then this one’s for you.
I was really drawn into this story from the beginning—it seemed like a great, light romcom for the summer, and I loved that the MC is based off of Alexis Rose from Schitt’s Creek. The characters were endearing and fun, the love interest was intense but also adorable and soft at heart, the setting was quaint and cute. In a word, this book is fun.
However. About halfway through, it started to lose its magic for me. I felt the main relationship got too serious too fast, and the (very NSFW) intimate scenes… idk they really made me cringe. And there were multiple. Bailey’s descriptions and dialogue in these parts was just uncomfortable to me and really made it hard for me to get past them. And then the story after that really just centered around sex and lost a lot of its substance to me. There’s a HEA of course, everything in its perfect place.
Piper and Brendan were cute, and I loved Piper’s close relationship with her sister. Idk, maybe it’s the depression speaking since I know this book has such great reviews, but I tried and I just didn’t love it.
If you’re wanting a summer romcom mainly for the steam, some laughs, and the promise of a ending where everyone is happy, then this one’s for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Sexual content, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol, Classism, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Blood, Drug use, Pregnancy, and Toxic relationship
kaetheluise_nckl's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
recommended by Laura
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, and Cursing
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Medical content, Alcohol, and Blood
death of a long term partner (wife, off-page but mentioned frequently)bearystarry's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I didn't really love the main character so I didn't enjoy it as much as I could have. Still a fun read, though. I'm more excited to follow Hannah in the sequel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death and Death of parent
aklovekorn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Alcohol, Cursing, Death of parent, Grief, and Sexual content
mspecht's review
funny
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
4.25
Kinda mad I never met a bearded grumpy fishing captain who wanted to spoil me in EVERY 👀 way when I lived in Washington…
Waiting for Ms. Bailey‘s nobel prize for dirty talk bc WHEW
Waiting for Ms. Bailey‘s nobel prize for dirty talk bc WHEW
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Fire/Fire injury
kstep0's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Blood and Drug use
taliabasma's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
I just LOVED this book. Tessa Bailey doesn’t always write 5/5 star books but considering how many she has out, I’m pretty all of them bring me joy regardless final stars for me.
This book had Pipper—a ditz and spoiled rich girl—but she’s LOVABLE. Most characters like her feel one dimensional but Pipper was a hoot. Brendan was gruff and delicious. Their relationship bloomed so beautifully.
The ending felt real and pure and fitting for the characters. Highly recommend! I might buy it to reread later on.
This book had Pipper—a ditz and spoiled rich girl—but she’s LOVABLE. Most characters like her feel one dimensional but Pipper was a hoot. Brendan was gruff and delicious. Their relationship bloomed so beautifully.
The ending felt real and pure and fitting for the characters. Highly recommend! I might buy it to reread later on.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Blood, Death, Toxic friendship, and Grief
charlee92's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
grumpy sunshine trope. the first few chapters before the meet cute are bad I almost didn't keep going, but so many people liked this I stuck with it. and I'm glad I did. I really liked the spice and I thought Brendan was a great fictional boyfriend. very comforting port town romance read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail