A review by quasinaut
Satisfaction Guaranteed by Karelia Stetz-Waters

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I loved Selena and Cade's dynamic and how they balance each other's strengths and weaknesses. I also appreciate that the hiccups in their relationship are due to the circumstances (and some fear of committing too fast) rather than one of them actively doing something wrong or intentionally miscommunicating. 

Some things didn't quite work for me -- maybe I'm a cynic, but I've never understood looking at artwork and automatically feeling these deep emotions that the artist wanted to convey. I'm also skeptical that Cade's parents wouldn't have shown her over the years that she and her work are valued. Also, is it realistic that so many random art people would recognize her name/her parents? 

All my nitpicking aside, the story was quite lovely! And funny and warm and flirtatious and emotional.
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