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A review by shcleveland
Dibs by Allison Martine
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I really enjoyed Dibs. I found the main character (Olivia) and her struggles to be relatable. At first, I really despised a character I'm going to dub "Orange Soda" for the purposes of this review, but she grew on me by the end.
The back and forth, push and pull of the central relationship kept the pages turning for me. While the romance is technically sort of a whirlwind (the major events of the book take place over the course of a two-week company training event), it is a slow burn in the sense that the author takes the time to build it over the course of the entire book. I also enjoyed the characters' humor.
I was kind of disappointed there wasn't just a little more steam, but that's not a prerequisite for enjoying a book. Still, if you're looking for steamy, this one might not be for you.
Contemporary romance usually isn't my jam, but Dibs has me hooked and I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
The back and forth, push and pull of the central relationship kept the pages turning for me. While the romance is technically sort of a whirlwind (the major events of the book take place over the course of a two-week company training event), it is a slow burn in the sense that the author takes the time to build it over the course of the entire book. I also enjoyed the characters' humor.
I was kind of disappointed there wasn't just a little more steam, but that's not a prerequisite for enjoying a book. Still, if you're looking for steamy, this one might not be for you.
Contemporary romance usually isn't my jam, but Dibs has me hooked and I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity