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A review by woodsybookworm
At First Spite by Olivia Dade
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
After her engagement falls apart, Athena is left with what would have been a fun and quirky wedding present to her future husband - the spite house next door to his home that he was hoping to renovate. What's even worse than living next door to your ex-fiance? Living smushed between your ex-fiance on one side and his rude brother on the other.
Not to mention his brother, the oh so attractive Matthew, was also a factor in ruining your engagement. Will Athena's pride prevent her from seeing the kindness in Matthew? Will Mathew's prejudice prevent him from discovering the real Athena? Or will they find something a little less spiteful and a lot more loving together?
I don't think this book was marketed as a modern Pride and Prejudice but that was exactly what came to mind while reading it. It was a slow burn but a cute story with some heavy topics - depression, loss of a sibling - that made for a heartfelt romance.
Not to mention his brother, the oh so attractive Matthew, was also a factor in ruining your engagement. Will Athena's pride prevent her from seeing the kindness in Matthew? Will Mathew's prejudice prevent him from discovering the real Athena? Or will they find something a little less spiteful and a lot more loving together?
I don't think this book was marketed as a modern Pride and Prejudice but that was exactly what came to mind while reading it. It was a slow burn but a cute story with some heavy topics - depression, loss of a sibling - that made for a heartfelt romance.