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mzdeb 's review for:
The Layover
by Lacie Waldon
I received a digital ARC from NetGalley.
It's always exciting to read a book that's nailed plot set-up, pacing and technique, to the point where you don't mind how some scenes play out--if you're looking for something on the steamier, graphic side, this isn't it. (And it's not like some books which have sexual tension build to a point where you expect something to happen and then it pulls its punches.) Also, enemies-to-lovers is my kink.
Ava has a lot of baggage, and that might turn off some (as some reviewers here have suggested), but to me she was likeable despite it. I guess my own personal experiences with instahate shows my immaturity compared to some reviewers here. People have taken issue with her hiding her engagement from everyone, and while it's not excusable, it's understandable. She has never connected with anyone long enough to keep lasting friendships and therefore reveal details about herself, and this has been since childhood, not just because of her career. But, she also she knew deep down her impending marriage wasn't going to work. It was what Alexander represented that she wanted, not necessarily him and how he thought was the best way to provide stability. (Although, point out Ava's hypocrisy all you want; I would've loved a scene where she chewed him out big time.)
I thought the tension between her and Jack was just right (although why dudes love some women who are forever hurling jabs at them, I'll never know). I don't know why Gen still had a job as a flight attendant given her unprofessionalism. Overall, I loved this book.
It's always exciting to read a book that's nailed plot set-up, pacing and technique, to the point where you don't mind how some scenes play out--if you're looking for something on the steamier, graphic side, this isn't it. (And it's not like some books which have sexual tension build to a point where you expect something to happen and then it pulls its punches.) Also, enemies-to-lovers is my kink.
Ava has a lot of baggage, and that might turn off some (as some reviewers here have suggested), but to me she was likeable despite it. I guess my own personal experiences with instahate shows my immaturity compared to some reviewers here. People have taken issue with her hiding her engagement from everyone, and while it's not excusable, it's understandable. She has never connected with anyone long enough to keep lasting friendships and therefore reveal details about herself, and this has been since childhood, not just because of her career. But, she also she knew deep down her impending marriage wasn't going to work. It was what Alexander represented that she wanted, not necessarily him and how he thought was the best way to provide stability. (Although, point out Ava's hypocrisy all you want; I would've loved a scene where she chewed him out big time.)
I thought the tension between her and Jack was just right (although why dudes love some women who are forever hurling jabs at them, I'll never know). I don't know why Gen still had a job as a flight attendant given her unprofessionalism. Overall, I loved this book.