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A review by cathy_acasefullofbooks
The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center
3.0
I'm very sad to say that I didn't enjoy this book as much as Center's other books. I never felt much chemistry between Emma and Charlie. I felt like I was being told they had feelings for each other but I never actually believed it. The lack of honest communication was incredibly frustrating.
I also had a huge issue with the argument Emma and her sister have near the end, wherein her sister apologizes very sincerely and sweetly and is graciously forgiven by Emma and then EMMA NEVER APOLOGIZES BACK. And the thing she said was equally as hurtful and terrible. That drove me crazy and made me dislike Emma. It felt like she was a self-pitying martyr who was owed something and I did not care for it.
And I'll just briefly mention the fact that the author referred to cellos as having frets. PSA: Cellos do not, in fact, have frets. This bothered me almost as much as Emma not apologizing, but I know it won't bother most people. 😂 I sincerely hope it gets caught and fixed between ARCs and final copies, but I won't be surprised if it doesn't.
What DID I like? Emma's relationship with her sister (up until that argument near the end) and her dad. Emma trying to help Charlie grow up and move on from his past. The fun things Center includes that make me laugh - she's great at humor. Emma's dad's wisdom and outlook on life.
I'm certain this was a case of "just not for me" as this book is getting great reviews from other people and I've loved Center's other books! I'll definitely still read her next one.
*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital ARC of The Rom-Commers.*
I also had a huge issue with the argument Emma and her sister have near the end, wherein her sister apologizes very sincerely and sweetly and is graciously forgiven by Emma and then EMMA NEVER APOLOGIZES BACK. And the thing she said was equally as hurtful and terrible. That drove me crazy and made me dislike Emma. It felt like she was a self-pitying martyr who was owed something and I did not care for it.
And I'll just briefly mention the fact that the author referred to cellos as having frets. PSA: Cellos do not, in fact, have frets. This bothered me almost as much as Emma not apologizing, but I know it won't bother most people. 😂 I sincerely hope it gets caught and fixed between ARCs and final copies, but I won't be surprised if it doesn't.
What DID I like? Emma's relationship with her sister (up until that argument near the end) and her dad. Emma trying to help Charlie grow up and move on from his past. The fun things Center includes that make me laugh - she's great at humor. Emma's dad's wisdom and outlook on life.
I'm certain this was a case of "just not for me" as this book is getting great reviews from other people and I've loved Center's other books! I'll definitely still read her next one.
*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital ARC of The Rom-Commers.*