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A review by teamoxfordcomma
Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Is there any other series which gives me these intense levels of serotonin? No. Not even close.
While I am devastated that the Brown sisters' journeys are coming to a close, what a HIGH they are going out on!! (And, in case y'all haven't heard, Hibbert is working on a new book in Skybriar, so if you're not quite ready to leave that beautiful little town, she's got you covered.)
I loved seeing into Eve's head... she is such an enigma to everyone in her life, including her two sisters, so finally seeing into her heart gave me so much more empathy for her. The music she mentions throughout slaps, so that's another bonus for readers. My favorite part of her, however, is her incredible GROWTH through the novel. Man, I loooove it when we have heroines who are strong, independent, and who are not afraid to grow and do that hard work of self-discovery!
Jacob. Sweet baby Jacob. I loved his frosty exterior, so imagine my glee when we got to see his mushy insides. He and Eve are one of those duos who make each other better by challenging each other (but in a healthy way). I appreciated his gentle encouragement, his quiet but steady confidence, and his unexpectedly sexy side. Both he and Eve brought down the house with that STEAM! And their dry sense of humor had me CACKLING... Hibbert certainly knows how to make me laugh.
The discussion of autism in this book is so important. Without saying too much (spoilers!), the topic was handled with care and respect while still being honest. Because I read to learn about other people, places, ideas, etc., I love reading about people and characters who are not like me, so in this book, I cherished time spent with character(s) who were perhaps not neurotypical. (Of course, #OwnVoices is optimal for this "education," but I'll take diversity in books where- and however I can get it.)
TL;DR: This was a sugary-sweet & steamy-spicy serotonin BLAST. I read it straight through, then went back and re-read it because I loved it so much. Talia Hibbert is the master of funny romance, and if you have even the remotest of interest in this story, I implore you: read it. The best escapism there is.
Is there any other series which gives me these intense levels of serotonin? No. Not even close.
While I am devastated that the Brown sisters' journeys are coming to a close, what a HIGH they are going out on!! (And, in case y'all haven't heard, Hibbert is working on a new book in Skybriar, so if you're not quite ready to leave that beautiful little town, she's got you covered.)
I loved seeing into Eve's head... she is such an enigma to everyone in her life, including her two sisters, so finally seeing into her heart gave me so much more empathy for her. The music she mentions throughout slaps, so that's another bonus for readers. My favorite part of her, however, is her incredible GROWTH through the novel. Man, I loooove it when we have heroines who are strong, independent, and who are not afraid to grow and do that hard work of self-discovery!
Jacob. Sweet baby Jacob. I loved his frosty exterior, so imagine my glee when we got to see his mushy insides. He and Eve are one of those duos who make each other better by challenging each other (but in a healthy way). I appreciated his gentle encouragement, his quiet but steady confidence, and his unexpectedly sexy side. Both he and Eve brought down the house with that STEAM! And their dry sense of humor had me CACKLING... Hibbert certainly knows how to make me laugh.
The discussion of autism in this book is so important. Without saying too much (spoilers!), the topic was handled with care and respect while still being honest. Because I read to learn about other people, places, ideas, etc., I love reading about people and characters who are not like me, so in this book, I cherished time spent with character(s) who were perhaps not neurotypical. (Of course, #OwnVoices is optimal for this "education," but I'll take diversity in books where- and however I can get it.)
TL;DR: This was a sugary-sweet & steamy-spicy serotonin BLAST. I read it straight through, then went back and re-read it because I loved it so much. Talia Hibbert is the master of funny romance, and if you have even the remotest of interest in this story, I implore you: read it. The best escapism there is.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism and Child abuse