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One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
YES YES YES! A thousand times yes! This is the contemporary romance I needed in my life.
I borrowed the audiobook of One to Watch from Libby on a total whim. It was available, so I got it. I had no clue it would turn into one of my favorite books ever! It was cute, had depth, wasn't enemies-to-lovers, and was filled with serious girl power!
From the very get-go, I was rooting for Bea. I wanted her to find herself more than I wanted her to find love, but of course, finding love wouldn't be so bad either. I'm not at all a fan of the Bachelor/Bachelorette shows or anything like them, but for some reason, reading about a show like that was totally fascinating to me. There was something about knowing the behind-the-scenes perspectives that really took it to another level.
I enjoyed how a decent amount of the book was written about the different episodes of the show. It was such fun to find myself drawn to certain contestants and wanting to see them succeed just as much as Bea.
While there were certain parts about the ending that frustrated me (namely Roy showing up - though it was to be expected at some point), all in all, I was satisfied with how things wrapped up. This is absolutely a book I could find myself reading again! So cute!
I borrowed the audiobook of One to Watch from Libby on a total whim. It was available, so I got it. I had no clue it would turn into one of my favorite books ever! It was cute, had depth, wasn't enemies-to-lovers, and was filled with serious girl power!
From the very get-go, I was rooting for Bea. I wanted her to find herself more than I wanted her to find love, but of course, finding love wouldn't be so bad either. I'm not at all a fan of the Bachelor/Bachelorette shows or anything like them, but for some reason, reading about a show like that was totally fascinating to me. There was something about knowing the behind-the-scenes perspectives that really took it to another level.
I enjoyed how a decent amount of the book was written about the different episodes of the show. It was such fun to find myself drawn to certain contestants and wanting to see them succeed just as much as Bea.
While there were certain parts about the ending that frustrated me (namely Roy showing up - though it was to be expected at some point), all in all, I was satisfied with how things wrapped up. This is absolutely a book I could find myself reading again! So cute!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Infidelity, and Sexism
Minor: Eating disorder and Toxic relationship