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A review by betsyrisen
Much Ado About You by Samantha Young
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"Maybe some people think my life is pathetic, but my life would be a dream to some people. What right do I have to whine about wanting more from life, when what I have is more than some people can ever imagine having? I‘m privileged in a way that doesn‘t have to do with great wealth. I‘m privileged by comforts we take for granted, like education, having food in the refrigerator, a roof over my head, heat, clean water, and easy access to books."
You had me at Shakespeare-adjacent. I ended 2024 having read way more romance novels than I ever have before, and it had me feeling some kind of (not great) way, but the premise of this book was just too much to resist.
The author did a great job if building the anticipation, where I was 2/3 of the way through the book and everything seemed to be going great, so I knew some trouble was brewing. This could have easily become super campy, but I really enjoyed the twist(s) and the way they were handled.
You had me at Shakespeare-adjacent. I ended 2024 having read way more romance novels than I ever have before, and it had me feeling some kind of (not great) way, but the premise of this book was just too much to resist.
The author did a great job if building the anticipation, where I was 2/3 of the way through the book and everything seemed to be going great, so I knew some trouble was brewing. This could have easily become super campy, but I really enjoyed the twist(s) and the way they were handled.