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A review by wendeedeedee36
The Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! I first started it back in November when it first released, but ended up having to pause to catch up on some ARC’s that I had. Since then, Ive managed to continually procrastinate going back to finish it, in part because I was determined to read my physical copy. I finally caved and went with the audiobook, and I am very glad that I did. I really enjoyed Brittany Pressley’s performance as the narrator. She does a really good job of making it fun and exciting, pulling out the different attitudes of each character, and made it easy to sense the emotions and tones throughout the story.
I will say, the first third or so of the book is very slow. A lot of world building and plot development. It was not boring, just not super riveting. However, it really kicked up after that and the character relationships alone had me hooked. I love all the members of the squad and how they become a so tight knit. Bristol and Tyghan’s relationship was also very intriguing because it was never really in doubt it would get there, but I felt like it was pretty subtle in the buildup for along time, which I liked.
The ending was so noncliffhanger-y that it actually caught me by surprise. I was waiting for the next chapter when they started reading the credits. It wasn’t abrupt, I think I’m just so used to books ending when everything is awful, and this one instead ended on rather light and positive note. Definitely some questions left to be answered though and I cannot wait for The Last Wish of Bristol Keats.
I will say, the first third or so of the book is very slow. A lot of world building and plot development. It was not boring, just not super riveting. However, it really kicked up after that and the character relationships alone had me hooked. I love all the members of the squad and how they become a so tight knit. Bristol and Tyghan’s relationship was also very intriguing because it was never really in doubt it would get there, but I felt like it was pretty subtle in the buildup for along time, which I liked.
The ending was so noncliffhanger-y that it actually caught me by surprise. I was waiting for the next chapter when they started reading the credits. It wasn’t abrupt, I think I’m just so used to books ending when everything is awful, and this one instead ended on rather light and positive note. Definitely some questions left to be answered though and I cannot wait for The Last Wish of Bristol Keats.