A review by justbookedup
Well, Actually by Mazey Eddings

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

The premise of this one is so unique & absolutely hilarious. This is a romcom that will have you smiling & giggling the entire time. Mazey Eddings delivers such a fun & thoughtful romance that will have you falling in love with these characters. 

The story revolves around Eva & Riley Cooper, who dated 6 years ago only for Riley to ghost Eva. Eva has been holding onto this grudge but after calling Riley out online, Eva is now forced to collaborate with him in an interview. Riley Cooper has his own mission - to prove Eva wrong & show her that he's changed. 

Talk about a second chance - the communication & vulnerability that these two characters show is perfect. There are stumbles & awkward moments but the depth of the character evolutions just had me devouring this book. Eva's walls are built of stone but the way Riley chips away at them, with his smooth talking, patience & dry sense of humor has him as one of my favorite MMCs. The conflict, the spice, the hilarious moments (the date Riley planned had me cackling!) - this is one that I truly loved from beginning to end. 

Listening to this story, told solely from Eva's perspective & narrated by Ariela Crow, was absolutely wonderful. Her performance captures both Riley & Eva perfectly. If you love audiobooks, I highly recommend listening to this one. 

💕 Second Chance

🐈‍⬛ Black Cat x Golden Retriever

🏳️‍🌈 Bi & Pan Reps

❣️ Right Person, Wrong Time

🤣 Great Banter

💋 "Stop being so mean to be or I'm going to fall in love with you" vibes

☝🏻 FMC POV