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onthesamepage's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Tropes: second chance romance, forced proximity, grumpy/sunshine
Steam level: 🌶🌶🌶
Considering how often contemporary romances don't work for me, I don't have much to complain about. It didn't hit me in the feels, which is why I'm not rating it higher, but I also wasn't yelling at the characters to please behave like actual adults, so I consider it a win.
I really appreciated the dual perspectives. The dual timelines I appreciated a bit less because I was way more interested in the present, but I ended up being glad of the context anyway. I wanted them to reconnect more in the present timeline, however. All the romance was basically in the past.
My biggest problem with a second chance romance is that I have to believe that they can do better the second time around, and Ama and Elliot didn't quite get there for me. I liked both characters, but Ama really needs therapy to deal with her commitment issues, and I don't buy that she's suddenly able to overcome them just because Elliot is a sweetheart.
Steam level: 🌶🌶🌶
Considering how often contemporary romances don't work for me, I don't have much to complain about. It didn't hit me in the feels, which is why I'm not rating it higher, but I also wasn't yelling at the characters to please behave like actual adults, so I consider it a win.
I really appreciated the dual perspectives. The dual timelines I appreciated a bit less because I was way more interested in the present, but I ended up being glad of the context anyway. I wanted them to reconnect more in the present timeline, however. All the romance was basically in the past.
My biggest problem with a second chance romance is that I have to believe that they can do better the second time around, and Ama and Elliot didn't quite get there for me. I liked both characters, but Ama really needs therapy to deal with her commitment issues, and I don't buy that she's suddenly able to overcome them just because Elliot is a sweetheart.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer
kimmmberlycrain's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 ⭐️
I really enjoyed this second chance romcom! I haven’t enjoyed a contemporary romance book this much in a while so that speaks volumes
I really enjoyed this second chance romcom! I haven’t enjoyed a contemporary romance book this much in a while so that speaks volumes
lindslinds5's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, who knew we needed a grumpy florist book boyfriend in our lives?! Well I do now!!! I've never wanted to cry, blush, and scream all at the same time as much as I did during this book. I think I would put this in my top 5 of this years reads. So, my insight? Read if you want to absolutely enjoy a romance book that will make you swoon.
maris0994's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
3.75
dinareadsit'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? It's complicated
3.5
mccarthyjac's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
meigothic's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVE THESE TWO SO FUCKING MUCH. It was the perfect book to buddy read with Berry.
el_ma's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
tamtamslibrary's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
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
3.5
A cute second-chance romance with a unique plot set up. This is a little spoiler-y, but I really liked that it was told from two POVs AND each POV was mainly focused in either the past or the present. It kept the pacing and the emotional tension alive throughout the entire story.
I listened to the audio version, and I think the narrators did a great job with their individual characters. I believe it added to the overall story for me in the end.
2/5 🌶️
3/5 ♥️
3.5/5 🌟
I listened to the audio version, and I think the narrators did a great job with their individual characters. I believe it added to the overall story for me in the end.
2/5 🌶️
3/5 ♥️
3.5/5 🌟