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A review by goodeyreads
The Rival by Emma Lord
medium-paced
4.25
Thank you Wednesday Books and Macmillan Audio for my ARC and audiobook!
THE NOSTALGIA.
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Emma Lord does an incredible job of making me feel nostalgic for my college aged years. Where things are confusing, live has a lot of new turns and you’re just trying to find out where you want to be and the goals you have to achieve to get there. I adore this setting so much and love that it’s set in college but still YA appropriate.
I loved the dynamic between Sadie and Seb. The banter was fantastic. The quips and pranks back and forth really sold me on how much they care about each other even though they have been ignoring those feelings for so long. The cute pancake dates and tender quiet discussions were sweet and impactful for the storyline.
It’s a genuine and fun read. I also adored the complex family relationships. That there was support and love but issues too. It’s not all sunshine, yet you know who’s in your corner. I love the authentic nature of these kinds of plots.
If Emma writes it, I’m going to read it and this is no different. Another gem and one I am so grateful I got my hands on early.
Overall audience notes:
- New adult contemporary romance
- Language: low
- Romance: kisses
THE NOSTALGIA.
BLOG || INSTAGRAM || TIKTOK
Emma Lord does an incredible job of making me feel nostalgic for my college aged years. Where things are confusing, live has a lot of new turns and you’re just trying to find out where you want to be and the goals you have to achieve to get there. I adore this setting so much and love that it’s set in college but still YA appropriate.
I loved the dynamic between Sadie and Seb. The banter was fantastic. The quips and pranks back and forth really sold me on how much they care about each other even though they have been ignoring those feelings for so long. The cute pancake dates and tender quiet discussions were sweet and impactful for the storyline.
It’s a genuine and fun read. I also adored the complex family relationships. That there was support and love but issues too. It’s not all sunshine, yet you know who’s in your corner. I love the authentic nature of these kinds of plots.
If Emma writes it, I’m going to read it and this is no different. Another gem and one I am so grateful I got my hands on early.
Overall audience notes:
- New adult contemporary romance
- Language: low
- Romance: kisses