A review by billievee
The Falling in Love Montage by Ciara Smyth

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

4.5

I read this not long after finishing Smyth's second novel, Not My Problem, and I was taken aback by how much more intense this one is. The romance is front and center here, but more than that, the protagonist's backstory is absolutely devastating. The montage scenes are a lot of fun, and the author has a lovely sense of humor, but don't let the playful cover art fool you; this is a bittersweet story, and it handles the tough topics with both delicacy and honesty.
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