A review by apuzzledbooklover
The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center

sad slow-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

‘It's all about writing the very best story of your life. Not just about how you live it—but how you choose to tell it. If you wait for other people to light you up, then I guess you're at the mercy of darkness.’

Emma is looking to launch her writing career when she is given the opportunity to co-write a rom-com screenplay. Charlie, already famous in his own right, really isn’t interested in the project but needs it so he can move forward with one he really wants to write. This forced proximity story sadly left me feeling underwhelmed. 

Unpopular opinion | 😔

I’ve discovered over the last several years, that I enjoy a contemporary romance much more than a rom-com. Sometimes I need a bit of lightness, but more often I also need depth. 

This book does have some heavy topics, but I found I was missing the connection I was really hoping for. I couldn’t feel a sense of chemistry. When you get to the last quarter of the book before anything is happening, it’s really too late to care. 

This feels harsh, but true. The ‘twist’ at the end was the final nail. Unbelievable. I didn’t hate it, I just wasn’t invested. Maybe it’s just me? 🤷🏼‍♀️ This is my personal experience with the book. Maybe it will land better for you. 

I do love the colors of the cover and the little details on the inside of the book, and the sprayed edges. 

CW | Contains moderate profanity throughout, some instances of strong profanity. 
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