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A review by jen_p_reads_too_much
Most Wonderful by Georgia Clark
4.0
A ‘most wonderful’ celebration of queer love, indeed!
This story follows three siblings: Liz – reticent, responsible, and afraid to get her heart broken again. Rafi, who throws himself headlong into relationships without asking himself what he really wants. And Birdie, an absolute mess who uses one night stands and alcohol as coping mechanisms. To see each of these siblings find the love (and self-love) they needed was such a treat.
Not going to lie – I initially had a hard time getting into this book. I’m not sure if it was where I was at mentally or a pacing issue. I do know that setting up three different romantic storylines is a tall order, and it wasn’t until around the 25% mark that I really hit my rhythm with this book. I’m so glad that I did! Once I hit that sweet spot, I couldn’t put it down. There is so much wisdom in this book. So many things I ended up highlighting. And so much humor and warmth.
This would have been a five star read, save for two things – the pacing at the beginning and Birdie at the beginning. It’s so hard to write funny people well, and early Birdie (no pun intended!) comes off forced and try-hard with her humor. I know that part of this is the character using humor to deflect, but it’s a bit much. Thankfully she mellows out as the book progresses.
Very much looking forward to reading more from this new-to-me author. Thank you NetGalley and Random House for the advanced reader copy of this book, provided in exchange for my unbiased opinion.
This story follows three siblings: Liz – reticent, responsible, and afraid to get her heart broken again. Rafi, who throws himself headlong into relationships without asking himself what he really wants. And Birdie, an absolute mess who uses one night stands and alcohol as coping mechanisms. To see each of these siblings find the love (and self-love) they needed was such a treat.
Not going to lie – I initially had a hard time getting into this book. I’m not sure if it was where I was at mentally or a pacing issue. I do know that setting up three different romantic storylines is a tall order, and it wasn’t until around the 25% mark that I really hit my rhythm with this book. I’m so glad that I did! Once I hit that sweet spot, I couldn’t put it down. There is so much wisdom in this book. So many things I ended up highlighting. And so much humor and warmth.
This would have been a five star read, save for two things – the pacing at the beginning and Birdie at the beginning. It’s so hard to write funny people well, and early Birdie (no pun intended!) comes off forced and try-hard with her humor. I know that part of this is the character using humor to deflect, but it’s a bit much. Thankfully she mellows out as the book progresses.
Very much looking forward to reading more from this new-to-me author. Thank you NetGalley and Random House for the advanced reader copy of this book, provided in exchange for my unbiased opinion.