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nicoreads333's review
funny
inspiring
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? Yes
3.25
This is a fun, lighthearted rom-com about a screenwriter who falls in love with a movie star. I really enjoyed most of this book: the characters, setting, story were all likable until about the last 15% of the book. However, one of my biggest pet peeves is the miscommunication trope that could have been solved by a simple text or phone call or even an email. I think the author did an ok job of trying to explain it in the end, but it definitely fell a little flat after an otherwise well-written story. I still recommend it because overall I thought it was fun and entertaining. It's just personal preference that I can't understand that trope in a modern world.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Abandonment
thevioletfoxbookshop's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.75
Ok, first of all... THE. PLOT. TWIST.
Second... THE FEELS!!!
I adored this book from start to finish. It was equal parts heart-wrenching and utterly delightful. I normally find the miscommunication trope to be both stressful and annoying, but Annabel Monaghan does it so well that it didn't bother me at all. In fact, I kept turning those pages like this was some kind of psychological thriller instead of the perfect rom-com. I've read a few other reviews saying that the book was a bit unrealistic... which, fair enough, but it is FICTION! Sometimes fiction should be fantastic, otherworldly, and more of an escape from reality, right?
I loved all of the characters so much. Each one felt so well written and deeply developed. I also really loved that the story is just as much about self-love and being a whole and happy person without a romantic partner as it is about a romantic relationship bringing the characters joy.
If you've read any of my other book reviews, you know I'm a sucker for nature. And Nora Goes Off Script does not disappoint in this respect either! From the sun rise and hydrangeas to the magnolia trees and bird sanctuary, there's such a clear appreciation for the natural world that surrounds us and it makes the story all the more beautiful for it.
I laughed out loud, I swooned, and I even yelled "WHAT?!" out loud a bunch of times at the end. It's the quintessential charming love story that you'll be able to devour in one weekend, with a twist!
If you're a fan of Emily Henry's work, I'd highly recommend you check out Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Infidelity
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