chemistryreads 's review for:

Finding Mr. July by Anna E. Collins

4.5

lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book and my biggest gripe with it would be the title. It just gives away more of the ending and makes the “oh no” plot twist at the end so freaking predictable. However, I love both Holly and Jonathan. This is very much a grumpy/sunshine romance and it so sweet to see Jonathan open up as the plot unfolds. Holly stays relatively consistent but it is really nice to see a 30ish year old have a career change and embrace the concept that it’s never too late to change what you want. I didn’t see Jonathan’s backstory coming at all, but it added a really nice depth to his character. There was also a lot of build up to why Holly left her previous job but then it felt very anticlimactic. There was also a touch of miscommunication trope at the end (bleh), but it was rectified. It took a little bit to get into this read, but I really enjoyed it, especially Holly’s relationship with her brother and niece. The hot guy and dog calendar was really just a bonus to all of it! The audiobook was absolutely fantastic and the narration really immersed me in the story! I listened to it as often as I could! Absolutely recommend! 4.5⭐️, 2🌶