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A review by binevolentbookworm
The Kiss Countdown by Etta Easton
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
file this one under cozy cabin winter romances! this was an easy read with a good balance of real world messy, romance, with just a sprinkle of what the fu-?!
Amerie and Vincent were a perfect balance for each other, in both their cute and messy moments, and i loved seeing their fake dating for convenience to real dating, because they’re meant for each other, unfold. the characterization Easton put into her leads was so thoughtful - especially in writing about dealing with the long term effects of grief and the representation of being close to someone with a chronic illness. incorporating these realities really made both of the leads and their hesitancies of commitment feel real.
there were two moments that felt wildly out of character for the protagonist (hence the sprinkle of WTF) which jarred me a bit out of the overall story, but i’d happily pick up another Etta Easton book. she writes books for the serious girls, and i think anyone who enjoyed Book Lovers by Henry would find some love in their hearts for Amerie.
Amerie and Vincent were a perfect balance for each other, in both their cute and messy moments, and i loved seeing their fake dating for convenience to real dating, because they’re meant for each other, unfold. the characterization Easton put into her leads was so thoughtful - especially in writing about dealing with the long term effects of grief and the representation of being close to someone with a chronic illness. incorporating these realities really made both of the leads and their hesitancies of commitment feel real.
there were two moments that felt wildly out of character for the protagonist (hence the sprinkle of WTF) which jarred me a bit out of the overall story, but i’d happily pick up another Etta Easton book. she writes books for the serious girls, and i think anyone who enjoyed Book Lovers by Henry would find some love in their hearts for Amerie.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Chronic illness