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A review by teagzreads
Rewriting Grey by L.A. Ferro
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The first part of the book was a hit for me. The set up of the romance and small town was interesting and I was intrigued from the start. The mystery pulled me in and kept me reading. There were some really great quotes, and the spicy scenes were really good! Though their romance is very instalust to instalove, Iverson and Quinn were really great together once they got out of their own way(particularly Quinn).
"I want your stories, Quinn. Some people believe their destiny is written in the stars. I believe it's written on our hearts, and I'm pretty sure the one inside you holds mine."
The middle part of the book and second half was a lot of miscommunication. Not my favourite trope. It ended up making the book feel too long even though it isn’t that long in reality.
Too much going on toward the end. Ultimately too convoluted and unbelievable when the twists were revealed. Without saying too much detail, the characters reactions to the twists often felt underwhelming. I have some personal experience that is similar to Quinn and I didn’t find her handling and reaction to a certain situation at all realistic or relatable. The very last conflict of the story felt really unnecessary and frustrating due to even more miscommunication. I would have preferred more time spent on developing their romance.
It held my attention, but I wanted more from both the mystery reveal and the romance. I know some people who have loved it though, so I think it probably comes down to how much miscommunication and instalust irk you.
Thank you to Hambright PR for an advanced copy! All opinions are my own.
"I want your stories, Quinn. Some people believe their destiny is written in the stars. I believe it's written on our hearts, and I'm pretty sure the one inside you holds mine."
The middle part of the book and second half was a lot of miscommunication. Not my favourite trope. It ended up making the book feel too long even though it isn’t that long in reality.
Too much going on toward the end. Ultimately too convoluted and unbelievable when the twists were revealed. Without saying too much detail, the characters reactions to the twists often felt underwhelming. I have some personal experience that is similar to Quinn and I didn’t find her handling and reaction to a certain situation at all realistic or relatable. The very last conflict of the story felt really unnecessary and frustrating due to even more miscommunication. I would have preferred more time spent on developing their romance.
It held my attention, but I wanted more from both the mystery reveal and the romance. I know some people who have loved it though, so I think it probably comes down to how much miscommunication and instalust irk you.
Thank you to Hambright PR for an advanced copy! All opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Minor: Car accident and Death of parent