Reviews with content warning for Domestic abuse - Get a Life, Chloe Brown

maybe, i just am not a romance girly :( this has been on my tbr forever and, while i liked it, i didn’t have the absolutely life-changing experience i’ve seen other people have. my two biggest complaints are how horny red and chloe are for each other when they’re supposed to hate each other (which ruined the tension a bit for me tbh) and the third act miscommunication moment (my head started to hurt because i was so annoyed).

however, this book is fun. once red and chloe started their friendship, their dynamic was so playful.

honestly, i really, really couldn’t get behind red. ESPECIALLY after that one solo red pov chapter where he fantasizes about chloe,, it’s such a turn-off. then he continues to sexualize her through the chapter, which is ick because she’s just trying to help with his website…

the writing style didn’t wow me. and i found the pov switching to be a bit annoying, especially when it would cut in the middle of dialogue. however, it was easy to read, even if it was a tad too long.

my favorite aspect of the book was chloe’s experience with fibromyalgia and how it impacted her life. also, the fear of getting close to people in fear that they’ll leave… oh my sweet chloe.

overall, fine! i probably won’t continue with the brown sisters series. chloe, live your best life.

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jessiiiru's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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murve's review against another edition

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4.0

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duchesseducool's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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bibliomich's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

What I loved:
- This was a true romantic comedy (emphasis on the comedy).
- Hibbert is a master of writing chemistry and spice. 🌶
- The protagonist’s struggle with fibromyalgia is written in a really authentic way, and I appreciated that the character was surrounded by supportive loved ones.

What didn't quite work for me:
- The pacing felt a little off. I felt like the enemies-to-lovers transition happened really quickly, and I would have loved to see their relationship evolve in a slower and more complex way.
- I also just wanted to see Chloe's other relationships developed out a bit more. It was clear that her sisters were an integral part of her life, but I felt like those relationships weren't given quite as much attention as they could have been.

Overall, I enjoyed this one & would happily read more of Talia Hibbert's books!

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mighty_lizard_queen's review

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emotional funny hopeful 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

3.75

Would have been 4 stars but I never quite recovered from the 3rd act breakup.

I’m not convinced she really should have forgiven him; he said some really hurtful things & the gifts felt like lovebombing.

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friemesis's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful 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

5.0

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