A review by meganpbennett
Well Met by Jen DeLuca

funny lighthearted
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I thoroughly enjoyed Well Met. It's a well-written romantic comedy, featuring Emily and Simon. Emily had just moved to the small town of Willow Creek to help take care of her sister and niece after a car accident. Simon is the jerk who, instead of helping Emily with the sign up sheet, tells her she did it wrong and he can't accept it until she's done it right. Nice guy, huh?

Willow Creek, in addition to being a small town, hosts a Renaissance Faire, and Emily gets dragged into doing it, along with helping her sister and eventually helping out at the local bookstore. Simon slowly grows on her, especially once he's in costume and character as a pirate, one who's head over heels for Emily's tavern wench character. 

Can Simon overcome the expectations he put on his own shoulders? Expectations that come with responsibilities that he can't do alone, but doesn't know how to ask for help? Can Emily learn how to live in Willow Creek? Learn to live in a small town where almost everyone gives up their summer to put on a Renaissance Faire?
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