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ladysadiereads's review against another edition
4.0
Will and Robyn have known each other forever. Grown-up next to each other and been best friends for years - until Will's identical twin mucked it all up. Now they are just learning to be friends again - in time for said twin to return home. This was a gut-wrenching, rom-com with some twin brothers, friends to lovers and a love triangle - all with the backdrop of the real story: learning to live - really live.
Robyn Bloom feels a bit stuck in her life when a health scare - scares her right into starting a club all based on ticking things off the bucket list. She along with her ride or die besties and a set of twins that are really each their own headache try everything from sailing to burlesque dancing. Will and Ash are both heroes in the story in their own right. Will is the quintessential boy next door that is the stolid, calm town GP and the twin that has it all together. Ash is the fun one though. - and who doesn't love the fun one? (Honestly - I found him to be a prat for the most part but either he grew on me or grew as a character... I am still not convinced of which.)
Definitely more women's fiction or relationship fiction than steamy romance. It is a great read and a solidly good time!
Robyn Bloom feels a bit stuck in her life when a health scare - scares her right into starting a club all based on ticking things off the bucket list. She along with her ride or die besties and a set of twins that are really each their own headache try everything from sailing to burlesque dancing. Will and Ash are both heroes in the story in their own right. Will is the quintessential boy next door that is the stolid, calm town GP and the twin that has it all together. Ash is the fun one though. - and who doesn't love the fun one? (Honestly - I found him to be a prat for the most part but either he grew on me or grew as a character... I am still not convinced of which.)
Definitely more women's fiction or relationship fiction than steamy romance. It is a great read and a solidly good time!
amberl123's review against another edition
Rating 3.0
ex's brother. friends to lover. Next door neighbour romance. LGBT+ side character.
Robyn is heartbroken when she is dumped by Ash so he can go off to Australia to 'find himself' and he manages to find his way into a relationship with a girl significantly younger than Robyn. Learning to cope with her heartbreak Robyn sets up a club for local people in her town to join and they all try stuff they have never done before. After reacquainting with Robyn, Ash's Brother Will joins the club and they grow closer until Ash suddenly returns from Australia with the goal of winning Robyn back.
Firstly I have never been more infuriated by a character than I have of Ash. How many times does a person need to be told no before he can finally take the hint! saying this Ash probably had the most character development throughout the entire book.
I found it frustrating that no matter how many awful Ash did in order to try win Robyn back, Will always found a way to excuse his behaviour or to forgive him.
I found myself constantly empathising with Robyn because her ex won't leave her alone and his brother is constantly asking her to give him another chance.
There were a few plots twists that I did not see coming and the story wasn't entirely predicable. There were moments of humour and it was a good book if you needed out of a reading slump. While the book was a decent read I probably wouldn't read it again
ex's brother. friends to lover. Next door neighbour romance. LGBT+ side character.
Robyn is heartbroken when she is dumped by Ash so he can go off to Australia to 'find himself' and he manages to find his way into a relationship with a girl significantly younger than Robyn. Learning to cope with her heartbreak Robyn sets up a club for local people in her town to join and they all try stuff they have never done before. After reacquainting with Robyn, Ash's Brother Will joins the club and they grow closer until Ash suddenly returns from Australia with the goal of winning Robyn back.
Firstly I have never been more infuriated by a character than I have of Ash. How many times does a person need to be told no before he can finally take the hint! saying this Ash probably had the most character development throughout the entire book.
I found it frustrating that no matter how many awful Ash did in order to try win Robyn back, Will always found a way to excuse his behaviour or to forgive him.
I found myself constantly empathising with Robyn because her ex won't leave her alone and his brother is constantly asking her to give him another chance.
There were a few plots twists that I did not see coming and the story wasn't entirely predicable. There were moments of humour and it was a good book if you needed out of a reading slump. While the book was a decent read I probably wouldn't read it again
nikkideeley's review against another edition
5.0
This book was such a sweet read with so many cute moments and real heart behind it.
bcupp's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
liz_not_bennet's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
sad
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.25
british2197's review
2.0
I was ever so slightly disappointed with this book. It's worse than [b:A Question of Us|49484340|A Question of Us|Mary Jayne Baker|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1562896104l/49484340._SX50_SY75_.jpg|70884793], and it didn't live up to my expectations. I was hoping it would be funny like Mary Jayne Baker's earlier novels. I felt like there was no chemistry between Robyn and Will, and therefore no rationale for why they should end up together. Ash's attempts at winning Robyn back felt like stalking, and their cat and mouse chase through the book was hilarious, with Robyn refusing Ash at every turn. That life drawing session was written really well and overall, I thought the book was OK. But it could be a lot better.
I understand that falling for the ex' twin brother makes for a complicated and awkward triangle; especially when both brothers are in love with the same person, but I feel like it essentially takes over the whole novel and is the primary plot compared to the one you would actually think its about (just by looking at the cover). The cover instantly told me that the book would be about a friends club based on the classic drinking game. It's not. It's about getting a second chance in life and I found that really inspiring, but there wasn't enough of it in the book. There should have been more experiences, challenges and insights into discovering and embracing new things. There's too much romance, and it is not what I signed up for when I started reading this book.
I understand that falling for the ex' twin brother makes for a complicated and awkward triangle; especially when both brothers are in love with the same person, but I feel like it essentially takes over the whole novel and is the primary plot compared to the one you would actually think its about (just by looking at the cover). The cover instantly told me that the book would be about a friends club based on the classic drinking game. It's not. It's about getting a second chance in life and I found that really inspiring, but there wasn't enough of it in the book. There should have been more experiences, challenges and insights into discovering and embracing new things. There's too much romance, and it is not what I signed up for when I started reading this book.
char1otte's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
marilanoire's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
I liked the story and the characters, but it’s not my preferred romance genre. It won’t make it to the top of my list for that reason, but I enjoyed the book.
taulkstoomuch's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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? No
4.25
Slow start but I really started to enjoy it after a while. Cute story, idk but I'd never be able to go for a twin brother but you do you I guess
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer
pastelplanet's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0