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Girl Abroad by Elle Kennedy
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
"Girl Abroad" by Elle Kennedy left me feeling a bit torn, landing somewhere in the middle with a 3.5-star rating. While I didn't hate it, I also didn't quite love it either. While the premise held promise, the execution fell a bit short for me. Abbey's back-and-forth indecisiveness and the love triangle dynamic made it challenging to fully engage with the story. Additionally, the hidden scandal subplot felt somewhat convoluted and difficult to follow at times.
Abbey Bly, a nineteen-year-old ready to spread her wings, jumps at the chance to study abroad in London, hoping to break free from her overbearing rockstar father. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when she discovers that her roommates are actually all boys, and fraternizing with them is strictly forbidden.
As Abbey navigates her new living situation, she finds herself drawn to not just one, but two men: her rugby-playing roommate and a brooding musician with a girlfriend. Caught between forbidden desires and a tangled scandal involving a high nobility family, Abbey must decide which rules - and hearts - are worth breaking.
Overall, "Girl Abroad" offers an intriguing premise and plenty of potential, but it didn't quite hit the mark for me. Despite its flaws, fans of Elle Kennedy's writing style may still find enjoyment in this contemporary romance novel set against the backdrop of London's vibrant streets.
Abbey Bly, a nineteen-year-old ready to spread her wings, jumps at the chance to study abroad in London, hoping to break free from her overbearing rockstar father. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when she discovers that her roommates are actually all boys, and fraternizing with them is strictly forbidden.
As Abbey navigates her new living situation, she finds herself drawn to not just one, but two men: her rugby-playing roommate and a brooding musician with a girlfriend. Caught between forbidden desires and a tangled scandal involving a high nobility family, Abbey must decide which rules - and hearts - are worth breaking.
Overall, "Girl Abroad" offers an intriguing premise and plenty of potential, but it didn't quite hit the mark for me. Despite its flaws, fans of Elle Kennedy's writing style may still find enjoyment in this contemporary romance novel set against the backdrop of London's vibrant streets.