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A review by sarahthenerd
Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
[a few SPOILERS]
Sometimes I have to take a few moments to take a deep breath of what I just read. This book is not how a boyfriend's dad and son's girlfriend would act and talk. IDEK why I decided to read this omg.
Reading Pike’s POVs does not feel like I’m reading POVs from a 38 y/o man. His POVs also give me an insight of above 30 y/o would think when dating girls in 18-20 (I’m looking at you DiCaprio).
I swear Pike’s description is like what guys that are teens and early and mid 20s would act and talk. For example, when he's fixing Jordan’s VW and he's shirtless (Jordan even describes him looking like a bad boy with the tattoo and sweats 😭🖐🏻). There's nothing wrong with working shirtless but like I said before he's description doesn't suit as someone who is almost in his 40. It's like fatherhood doesn't affect him at all beside from being more responsible. I guess it's true when ppl said that no matter what age guys are, their mentality will always be the same. For instance, Pike’s best friend, Dutch when he hears Jordan’s sister is a stripper even though he's married.
Also Jordan should have at least be in her mid or late 20. I still can't with how Pike talks. He's like in his 20s and Jordan acts like she's in her 20s as well. I don't like their relationship but the story is good I guess.
If I was Cole (Jordan’s ex and Pike’s), I would not handle the relationship so well. Just imagine the conversation will be like. Thanksgivings, Christmas’s and family gatherings. And imagine that your step mom is your ex and the same age as you.
Anyway, stream Dear John (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift. Even though it's a happy ending, their age is giving 19 y/o Taylor and 32 y/o John. As well as All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault) by Taylor Swift.
Sometimes I have to take a few moments to take a deep breath of what I just read. This book is not how a boyfriend's dad and son's girlfriend would act and talk. IDEK why I decided to read this omg.
Reading Pike’s POVs does not feel like I’m reading POVs from a 38 y/o man. His POVs also give me an insight of above 30 y/o would think when dating girls in 18-20 (I’m looking at you DiCaprio).
I swear Pike’s description is like what guys that are teens and early and mid 20s would act and talk. For example, when he's fixing Jordan’s VW and he's shirtless (Jordan even describes him looking like a bad boy with the tattoo and sweats 😭🖐🏻). There's nothing wrong with working shirtless but like I said before he's description doesn't suit as someone who is almost in his 40. It's like fatherhood doesn't affect him at all beside from being more responsible. I guess it's true when ppl said that no matter what age guys are, their mentality will always be the same. For instance, Pike’s best friend, Dutch when he hears Jordan’s sister is a stripper even though he's married.
Also Jordan should have at least be in her mid or late 20. I still can't with how Pike talks. He's like in his 20s and Jordan acts like she's in her 20s as well. I don't like their relationship but the story is good I guess.
If I was Cole (Jordan’s ex and Pike’s), I would not handle the relationship so well. Just imagine the conversation will be like. Thanksgivings, Christmas’s and family gatherings. And imagine that your step mom is your ex and the same age as you.
Anyway, stream Dear John (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift. Even though it's a happy ending, their age is giving 19 y/o Taylor and 32 y/o John. As well as All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault) by Taylor Swift.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual harassment