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A review by mali33102
Like Home by Megan Bowen
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was a really fun book to read! I really enjoyed the light-hearted and fast-paced nature of this book. If you are looking for a fluffy romance with low stakes, this one is for you.
Our main character, Summer is newly single after finally having enough of her ex, and the father of her daughter, Jared. A romance book enthusiast, Summer feels like she deserves better in her love life. Enter, Ryan. Ryan is moving back to his hometown in the hopes of putting down roots. When the two of them meet in a chance encounter, sparks fly. Not only does Ryan treat Summer the way that she's always dreamed for, but he's a looker, too. ;)
Now we enter our conflict: Jared is finally realizing what he's lost now that Summer is gone and with someone new. Now he will stop at nothing to get her back.
I think that this book was so well-done. Both of our main characters have common sense, so there's never any frustrating miscommunication tropes (which I despise). Also, Summer and Jared always put their daughter first, regardless of what's happening between the two of them. It was really refreshing to see good parenting represented in a book like this!
Also, by the end of the book, I was rooting for Jared almost as much as I was rooting for Summer and Ryan. Bowen does a great job of writing realistic and relatable characters that have flaws, but also have strong character growth throughout.
I received an ARC copy of Like Home to read and review. Everything in this review are my own personal thoughts.
Our main character, Summer is newly single after finally having enough of her ex, and the father of her daughter, Jared. A romance book enthusiast, Summer feels like she deserves better in her love life. Enter, Ryan. Ryan is moving back to his hometown in the hopes of putting down roots. When the two of them meet in a chance encounter, sparks fly. Not only does Ryan treat Summer the way that she's always dreamed for, but he's a looker, too. ;)
Now we enter our conflict: Jared is finally realizing what he's lost now that Summer is gone and with someone new. Now he will stop at nothing to get her back.
I think that this book was so well-done. Both of our main characters have common sense, so there's never any frustrating miscommunication tropes (which I despise). Also, Summer and Jared always put their daughter first, regardless of what's happening between the two of them. It was really refreshing to see good parenting represented in a book like this!
Also, by the end of the book, I was rooting for Jared almost as much as I was rooting for Summer and Ryan. Bowen does a great job of writing realistic and relatable characters that have flaws, but also have strong character growth throughout.
I received an ARC copy of Like Home to read and review. Everything in this review are my own personal thoughts.