A review by shelleys_book_nook
The Life-Changing Magic of Falling in Love by Eve Devon

challenging slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I really wanted to like this book and I honestly tried but it was so slow going and oh so repetitive. The same thing happens over and over again…she cleans, he tries at work, her mother bugs her about a date for a wedding, his girlfriend ignores him, she goes out for coffee and cake, he has a panic attack. This was on repeat until the halfway mark and by that time I was sick of these two. I am not into love triangles and I don’t understand the need to have a date for a wedding. My friend is getting married in September and I am going solo. Is there something wrong with me?

The bakery that Ashleigh hangs out in belongs to Ozzie and Carlos and it is called…Oscars! (Taking the beginning of both their names) I liked that and I liked them. I found them funny, interesting and full of drama. Too bad the main characters weren’t the same. Their dynamic and drama are the only thing that saved this book for me and had me giving it two stars.

I struggled to finish this one and it saddens me because I loved the premise, the cover and really had high hopes but it fell flat because it was such a slow burn. No one should have to read about two hundred pages before the couple talks to each other or meets face to face. I just didn’t feel the chemistry between these two, other than Ashleigh drooling over his photo and they were both with someone at the start so that’s a big no from me.