karlis_library 's review for:

The Do-Over by Lynn Painter

3.75

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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This was my first Lynn Painter book and I absolutely loved it. I hadn't really read anything with this sort of story either. Yes it was a straight romance and YA but it was different. I fell in love with the characters and was completely drawn in by them. I felt the roller-coaster of emotions that Emilie went through and rooted for her to get her happy ending. It was a happy ever after, however I really wanted them all to have that. The exploration of happiness, identity, and a broken family were all at the forefront of this beautifully writen book. I was laughing out loud and then shouting at the characters. It was an easy and enjoyable read