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A review by tatyanavogt
The Unexpected Everything by Morgan Matson
4.0
Update Rating - 4.5
I finished this in such a huff that I didn't get around to writing a review.
I really enjoyed this book in a playful romance sort of way. When I look now at the 5 star rating that I initially give it, I question if it's really a five star book to me. Admittedly when I finished reading it, this is how I felt. When I look back at it now. I'm not sure. So I'm adjusting to to be a 4.5. Obviously the book touched me at the time so it should be a high rating, but it didn't leave a strong imprint on me.
That being said, the story is about an ambitious girl who's summer plans get ruined when her political father goes under fire for alleged corrupt behavior. Frankly his old connection no longer supported him and her letter of recommendation is removed for a prestigious medical school summer program (or something like that). Instead she finds a job as a dog walker, and is forced to spend more time with her dad.
Spolier-y stuff:
I loved how driven the main character was. The idea of dog walking seemed cute and fun and the romance that ensued made me smile. This shy and semi-awkward boy signing up for a dog walker just so he could have a chance to spend more time with her was pretty cute.
Now admittedly once they got into a relationship I couldn't help but initially think "why is there still half a book left!?" But I quickly realized that they hadn't yet solidified their relationship in more than one way.
I did like her reluctance to form serious relationships because to some degree I was able to relate to that. Although unlike her I'm not one to have a relationship on kisses and small talk alone. But considering her upbringing as a politicians daughter I guess it made sense that she would veer away from serious and personal conversation when dating people she fingered wouldn't last.
I did like the novelist boyfriends romantic side and the being the driving force behind her final act of love in the end. Her friendship falling apart seemed a little.. I don't know. Like it was there just to add a bit of extra interest in the grand scheme of things as she is trying to race to the finish line of the books love story.
And I was a bit disappointed that we didn't get a little more information on what happened with the friends afterward. Like we do get hints of linger love between best friends as if it's the beginning of a story instead of the end. Although, in some ways it was satisfying and in other ways it wasn't.
I also felt like the Topher relationship/character was a bit empty in the end. He was a pretty prominent part in her life and seemed to hold some importance to her but he was just there to shed light to her feelings for author dude. That on it's own is fine, but when he starts talking about 'you actually love him' and 'what would of happened if we actually started dating the first time' I couldn't help but want to know more about him. And then all of a sudden he was done with. I don't know if that's an actual flaw cause it bring character to supporting characters which is nice but some of them (including the friends) felt like their was build up but no satisfying conclusion to their stories.
And basically part of me wanted to know a little bit more about what happened in other peoples lives.
In regards to the main romance, it was enjoyable. I LOVED them taking care of the dog and bonding after having had an awful date! I think that was cute and charming and a nice idea of second chances.
Overall I liked the book, and would recommend it for a mostly lighthearted romantic read.
I finished this in such a huff that I didn't get around to writing a review.
I really enjoyed this book in a playful romance sort of way. When I look now at the 5 star rating that I initially give it, I question if it's really a five star book to me. Admittedly when I finished reading it, this is how I felt. When I look back at it now. I'm not sure. So I'm adjusting to to be a 4.5. Obviously the book touched me at the time so it should be a high rating, but it didn't leave a strong imprint on me.
That being said, the story is about an ambitious girl who's summer plans get ruined when her political father goes under fire for alleged corrupt behavior. Frankly his old connection no longer supported him and her letter of recommendation is removed for a prestigious medical school summer program (or something like that). Instead she finds a job as a dog walker, and is forced to spend more time with her dad.
Spolier-y stuff:
Spoiler
I loved how driven the main character was. The idea of dog walking seemed cute and fun and the romance that ensued made me smile. This shy and semi-awkward boy signing up for a dog walker just so he could have a chance to spend more time with her was pretty cute.
Now admittedly once they got into a relationship I couldn't help but initially think "why is there still half a book left!?" But I quickly realized that they hadn't yet solidified their relationship in more than one way.
I did like her reluctance to form serious relationships because to some degree I was able to relate to that. Although unlike her I'm not one to have a relationship on kisses and small talk alone. But considering her upbringing as a politicians daughter I guess it made sense that she would veer away from serious and personal conversation when dating people she fingered wouldn't last.
I did like the novelist boyfriends romantic side and the being the driving force behind her final act of love in the end. Her friendship falling apart seemed a little.. I don't know. Like it was there just to add a bit of extra interest in the grand scheme of things as she is trying to race to the finish line of the books love story.
And I was a bit disappointed that we didn't get a little more information on what happened with the friends afterward. Like we do get hints of linger love between best friends as if it's the beginning of a story instead of the end. Although, in some ways it was satisfying and in other ways it wasn't.
I also felt like the Topher relationship/character was a bit empty in the end. He was a pretty prominent part in her life and seemed to hold some importance to her but he was just there to shed light to her feelings for author dude. That on it's own is fine, but when he starts talking about 'you actually love him' and 'what would of happened if we actually started dating the first time' I couldn't help but want to know more about him. And then all of a sudden he was done with. I don't know if that's an actual flaw cause it bring character to supporting characters which is nice but some of them (including the friends) felt like their was build up but no satisfying conclusion to their stories.
And basically part of me wanted to know a little bit more about what happened in other peoples lives.
In regards to the main romance, it was enjoyable. I LOVED them taking care of the dog and bonding after having had an awful date! I think that was cute and charming and a nice idea of second chances.
Overall I liked the book, and would recommend it for a mostly lighthearted romantic read.