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A review by sarahholliday
Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Well, I finished this in a single day, so clearly Adams is doing something right!
The plot definitely kept me reading more than the writing—there's a lot of telling instead of showing, and some repetition, especially in the beginning. I also think Adams struggled to get into Will's head. His chapters and dialogue don't feel as genuine or natural as Annie's.
ALL of that being said, there's some really witty dialogue and laugh-out-loud writing throughout the story, and I appreciate seeing a character negotiate her sexuality and reputation with such thoughtfulness and care. It was a true pleasure watching Annie come out of her shell and start demanding what she wanted from the world.
There is plenty of sexual tension, but the novel as a whole is relatively closed-door, making this a perfect option for anyone that likes a bit of steam to their romance without getting all the details.
I'll definitely keep an eye out for what else Sarah Adams does! Thanks to NetGalley and Dell for my advanced copy.
The plot definitely kept me reading more than the writing—there's a lot of telling instead of showing, and some repetition, especially in the beginning. I also think Adams struggled to get into Will's head. His chapters and dialogue don't feel as genuine or natural as Annie's.
ALL of that being said, there's some really witty dialogue and laugh-out-loud writing throughout the story, and I appreciate seeing a character negotiate her sexuality and reputation with such thoughtfulness and care. It was a true pleasure watching Annie come out of her shell and start demanding what she wanted from the world.
There is plenty of sexual tension, but the novel as a whole is relatively closed-door, making this a perfect option for anyone that likes a bit of steam to their romance without getting all the details.
I'll definitely keep an eye out for what else Sarah Adams does! Thanks to NetGalley and Dell for my advanced copy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Dementia