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A review by juliaegreene
Ready or Not by Cara Bastone
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
i am usually a pregnancy trope hater. i've put books down because of it, i have not picked up books that i otherwise think would be perfect for me. but the bring your own pod girlies recommended this one and i just had a feeling that it would be good for me (thank you brandi/kendra/kayla ily). and honestly? i deeply enjoyed this book. it's a perfect romantic comedy - a balance between earnest and comical, with funny banter and musings on love in all forms. eve's narration is full of life and her journey through pregnancy and figuring out her relationships with her loved ones, baby daddy, job, herself and her child was so thoughtfully done. she is passionate and goofy and considerate and indecisive and strong. the love story is the perfect amount - it doesn't take over but the book is still solidly a romance. and SHEP. i love this man. golden retriever, long-time friend, best friend's older brother who loves to take care of her and has loved her for his whole life. the haircut? the bike seat? oh my god.
i read this on audio and i LOVED it. alex finke is amazing as eve - her voice holds every emotion and puts it right in your heart. i laughed so many times i lost count. her voices for the other characters are distinctive without feeling silly. the only thing i struggled a bit with were the sex scene and the labor because she was Acting them out and i lowkey could not handle it. (this is why i normally try to have a phys/dig copy when i'm listening lol.) i deeply enjoyed this story and will not be surprised if this ends up 1) purchased and 2) on my favorites of the year list. read it! and can someone make this into a 2000s style rom com film!!
sincerely,
a (reformed? maybe?) pregnancy trope hater
i read this on audio and i LOVED it. alex finke is amazing as eve - her voice holds every emotion and puts it right in your heart. i laughed so many times i lost count. her voices for the other characters are distinctive without feeling silly. the only thing i struggled a bit with were the sex scene and the labor because she was Acting them out and i lowkey could not handle it. (this is why i normally try to have a phys/dig copy when i'm listening lol.) i deeply enjoyed this story and will not be surprised if this ends up 1) purchased and 2) on my favorites of the year list. read it! and can someone make this into a 2000s style rom com film!!
sincerely,
a (reformed? maybe?) pregnancy trope hater
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol and Pregnancy
Minor: Death of parent, Miscarriage, and Vomit