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A review by enchantedfiction
Happily Never After by Lynn Painter
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
*Thank you Libro.fm for the audio copy!*
Happily Never After was a really sweet rom-com about a wedding objector and the woman who somehow becomes his compatriot of objecting at weddings. There was plenty of slow-burn and sexual tension, and funny side characters to boot. I found myself wanting to know how the story was going to progress and being sad when I had to stop listening for one reason or another. I enjoyed the dual POV of Sophie and Max, and the narrators did a wonderful job.
The unsung hero in this story is definitely Larry. He's hilarious.
I personally would have loved a bit more of a conflict than what was presented towards the end to really make the ending a zinger, but I just felt like it was kind of mundane and not quite enough. There were a few different ways that could have been met, too, but it just kind of fell a little flat for me.
But saying that, I felt like it was a great story about overcoming fear in relationships and to really find a friend to become your partner. And that those around you that really have the best intentions will help you realize what's right in front of you when you might be a little lost yourself.
Happily Never After was a really sweet rom-com about a wedding objector and the woman who somehow becomes his compatriot of objecting at weddings. There was plenty of slow-burn and sexual tension, and funny side characters to boot. I found myself wanting to know how the story was going to progress and being sad when I had to stop listening for one reason or another. I enjoyed the dual POV of Sophie and Max, and the narrators did a wonderful job.
The unsung hero in this story is definitely Larry. He's hilarious.
I personally would have loved a bit more of a conflict than what was presented towards the end to really make the ending a zinger, but I just felt like it was kind of mundane and not quite enough. There were a few different ways that could have been met, too, but it just kind of fell a little flat for me.
But saying that, I felt like it was a great story about overcoming fear in relationships and to really find a friend to become your partner. And that those around you that really have the best intentions will help you realize what's right in front of you when you might be a little lost yourself.