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kellygillespiewv 's review for:
Well Met
by Jen DeLuca
Full review at wildandwonderfulreads.com
Actual rating: 4.5 stars
Well Met is ridiculously charming! This is a fantastic and fun debut from Jen DeLuca that left me wanting — nay, needing — to go to a Ren Faire! There is just so much to love about this book.
I was completely blown away by Jen’s writing. It has a great flow that kept me really invested. This is the closest I’ve been to reading a book in one sitting since becoming a mom in the Spring.
I just can’t get over the plot! This story is so original, and the setting of a Renaissance Faire is perfection. This is the story that I didn’t know I needed! Well Met had me laughing out loud and smiling from ear to ear, even while side-eyeing grumpy Simon.
I love, love, love the characters in this book! They are flawed! …which makes them more relatable, and I enjoy that. Emily is unlikeable at times, and Simon does indeed have the stick up his butt that Emily says. I’m here for the imperfections, though! And, the secondary characters add just as much to the story as the leads. The most fun thing about this book, for me, is that you almost get double the cast because they all play roles at the Ren Faire. Let me just tell you how much I adored Emma the Tavern Wench (Emily) and Captain Blackthorne (Simon) *insert heart eye emoji*
The one thing that kept this from being a 5-star read for me is the romance. I didn’t mind the slow burn of the romance. HOWEVER, I wish there was more! I didn’t quite get enough of Emily and Simon as “Emily and Simon,” which is always a bummer. But I do ship them entirely!
Overall, I definitely recommend Well Met! Run — don’t walk — to grab a copy, because it’s a complete delight, and you need to read it! I am very much looking forward to more from Jen!
*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. Please note that it, in no way, had an effect on my opinion or review.
Actual rating: 4.5 stars
Well Met is ridiculously charming! This is a fantastic and fun debut from Jen DeLuca that left me wanting — nay, needing — to go to a Ren Faire! There is just so much to love about this book.
I was completely blown away by Jen’s writing. It has a great flow that kept me really invested. This is the closest I’ve been to reading a book in one sitting since becoming a mom in the Spring.
I just can’t get over the plot! This story is so original, and the setting of a Renaissance Faire is perfection. This is the story that I didn’t know I needed! Well Met had me laughing out loud and smiling from ear to ear, even while side-eyeing grumpy Simon.
I love, love, love the characters in this book! They are flawed! …which makes them more relatable, and I enjoy that. Emily is unlikeable at times, and Simon does indeed have the stick up his butt that Emily says. I’m here for the imperfections, though! And, the secondary characters add just as much to the story as the leads. The most fun thing about this book, for me, is that you almost get double the cast because they all play roles at the Ren Faire. Let me just tell you how much I adored Emma the Tavern Wench (Emily) and Captain Blackthorne (Simon) *insert heart eye emoji*
The one thing that kept this from being a 5-star read for me is the romance. I didn’t mind the slow burn of the romance. HOWEVER, I wish there was more! I didn’t quite get enough of Emily and Simon as “Emily and Simon,” which is always a bummer. But I do ship them entirely!
Overall, I definitely recommend Well Met! Run — don’t walk — to grab a copy, because it’s a complete delight, and you need to read it! I am very much looking forward to more from Jen!
*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. Please note that it, in no way, had an effect on my opinion or review.