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A review by claranagbabasa
In a Jam by Kate Canterbary
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Ok, I am setting this up with the fact that I had high expectations for this book.
(I really shouldn't do that to myself, but here we are).
For one, I got recommendations for this, and all of them were very inclined to the positives, with the added bonus of containing a lot of my already favourite tropes (marriage of convenience, one of them, hello). And oh, it did not disappoint. I devoured this book from tip to top. I laughed, giggled, felt so profoundly emotional, and understood when character character-ed (because let's be honest, sometimes some authors can't character their character enough to justify some actions). It was sweet, it was funny, it was a fanfare of jams, goats, and wonderfully kooky earrings.
Didn't realise it was going to get pretty spicy though, but it was still tasteful (at times lol, Noah Barden out here wilding folks AHAHAH), so if you're into that, definitely a solid 4/5 on the spice. Both in rating and in spice level, hello.
For me, it was the banter, the dancing around each other, the faking it for the crowdoops, I'm not actually faking it lol.
When Noah was ready to pelt Shay's ex with jam jars and Shay accurately thinking he would do this, I howled.
Because of this book, I didn't realise how much I enjoyed a dual POV. Safe to say, I really enjoy dual POV.
Definitely a lighthearted read with splashes of heavy material, our main characters, especially our baby Gennie, have been through a lot. But it's good. It's wonderful. How it's written, the characterisations, the character themselves are utterly wonderful. Shay's entire group of teacher friends from Boston (from Jaime), was so beautiful for me to read. Definitely enjoyed the scenes that included them, and slightly wish we had more.
Definitely add to Books to Read on a Rainy Day pile.
Random side note, if you're into it— Noah is a growly male lead. Do with that what you will. Lol
(I really shouldn't do that to myself, but here we are).
For one, I got recommendations for this, and all of them were very inclined to the positives, with the added bonus of containing a lot of my already favourite tropes (marriage of convenience, one of them, hello). And oh, it did not disappoint. I devoured this book from tip to top. I laughed, giggled, felt so profoundly emotional, and understood when character character-ed (
Didn't realise it was going to get pretty spicy though, but it was still tasteful (at times lol, Noah Barden out here wilding folks AHAHAH), so if you're into that, definitely a solid 4/5 on the spice. Both in rating and in spice level, hello.
For me, it was the banter, the dancing around each other, the faking it for the crowd
Because of this book, I didn't realise how much I enjoyed a dual POV. Safe to say, I really enjoy dual POV.
Definitely a lighthearted read with splashes of heavy material, our main characters, especially our baby Gennie, have been through a lot. But it's good. It's wonderful. How it's written, the characterisations, the character themselves are utterly wonderful. Shay's entire group of teacher friends from Boston (from Jaime), was so beautiful for me to read. Definitely enjoyed the scenes that included them, and slightly wish we had more.
Definitely add to Books to Read on a Rainy Day pile.
Random side note, if you're into it— Noah is a growly male lead. Do with that what you will. Lol