Reviews

Blow Me Away by Christina Hovland

jenjenbookfan's review against another edition

5.0

Funny, fast-paced, and worth it!

This book was exactly what I needed! It was laugh out loud hilarious, especially with the crazy supporting characters, namely Babushka!

creativekristi's review

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

jigsawgirl's review against another edition

4.0

I was looking for something lighthearted and fun to read, and I found it.

Jase, Heather, and their fake break up was a definite twist to the "fake" genre. Jase returned from overseas and was going through the motions. Heather had begged off men period.

In walks Jase's mix-life crisis 80 year old grandmother, and nothing is ever the same for Jase and Heather again.

I liked Jase and Heather. They had great chemistry, witty banter, were funny, and had a few steamy scenes. Describing Jase's family as quirky would be putting it mildly. In all honesty, Jase's grandmother and all of her antics stole the show in this book. Jase and Heather just went along for the ride.

We get to revisit some of the characters from the previous book. There is also a moment that is reminiscent of a fairly popular movie from the past. Then there is Jase and Heather's HEA.

I'm looking forward to Eli's book.

ldooten's review against another edition

4.0

This was a good read. The writing flowed well, and I liked Jase and Heather together. Jase was a good guy, but let his family rule his life. Even though he has his reasons, it's a turn off for a guy that's over the age of 18. Heather had a good heart, but she let her past rule her. She jumped to conclusions more than once. Her obsession with the "senior" prom, and making it the same as her high school prom she didn't go to was too much for me. I didn't go to prom either, and I couldn't tell you what the theme of it was supposed to be. Jase and Heather did have good chemistry, and they brought out the best in each other. Jase's family was nuts, but it seemed like his grandma really did want the best for him. I liked the group of friends that was there for each of them. The ending was super sweet, and I was happy they get their HEA.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.

read_on_reader's review against another edition

5.0

I laughed so hard, so many times it was awesome. Jase, poor Jade had his issues but his family were the type to try and help him without his say. Yes they were overbearing and overwhelming but they did have good intentions. Heather, she had been burned many times before and had intentions of never going there again but Jade weaseled his way into her heart. Babushka made me laugh so hard. She was the heart and soul of this family and book. When babushka has a plan or goal she goes all out and it happens whether her family likes it or not. I honestly thought Brek was my man but Jade seriously gave him a run for his money. I liked getting to see Velma and Brek again and now we need Eli’s story.

starlitbooknerd's review against another edition

5.0

Awesome

I really loved Jax and Heather together and I loved seeing all their friends again too! I can’t wait to see what happens next!!

cmbohn'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

3.75

readwithrach's review against another edition

5.0

This was the first book I have read by Christina Hovland and I loved it. I loved her writing style and will definitely be reading more from her. Jase and Heather were the perfect main characters. I could feel their chemistry while I was reading, which is rare for me. I loved this twist on the fake relationship trope and really found myself rooting for them to work. There were parts of the story that made me actually laugh out loud and there were also parts that made me tear up. To me that is what makes this a great romantic comedy. I definitely recommend this for anyone looking for a fun, sexy read.

mindfullibrarian's review against another edition

4.0

I adored this entire series on audio and listened to them straight through!

syndi3's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

 Another book by miss Hovland. It still does not leave me any impression. The beginning of the story is promising. Something like rom com. When the story progresses, it becomes very dragging. 

The plot and twist is mediocre. Not much going on. I have to skim some part to speed it up. Toward the end i dont really care anymore about the ending. 

Overall, i do not hate it but i do not love it either.