A review by jcreads85
Kilt Trip by Alexandra Kiley

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was my first NetGalley book and I’m so glad I loved it. It had some of my favorite elements - dual point of view, enemies to lovers, international setting - so I would have been both shocked and doubly disappointed otherwise.

After signing up I saw the cover (super cute) and had a bit of nostalgia so had to put in the ask. I visited Scotland for my year anniversary (delayed honeymoon) and my time there always brings about the fondest memories. This book did the same. 

Scotland is both the setting and a character all in one. The atmosphere of this book and the story it tells would not be the same if set elsewhere (especially given my own personal connection). Logan, his family, and the company wouldn’t feel so real and grounded. Our author really did the country justice - at least from an American tourist perspective. 

In a twist, I preferred Logan’s POV for most of the tale as opposed to Addie’s chapters. At least initially…I began to welcome her story midway through and appreciated the dual POV even more at the end as they both lived out the drama. And I think this was due to my own history of being over worked and living with the mindset that work was what meant you were successful and defined your worth. So nothing the author did wrong. In fact, I’d say she wrote too well. That element of Addie’s life felt a little too real. 

I will warn this is a slow burn. It teases for half the book before you even get a kiss. Literally, progress said I was 50% of the way through. And then it’s a beautiful union of two worlds before the dramas. I loved the characters together. It was great banter, a good enemies to lovers story. I appreciated how they both began acknowledging how cumbersome a rivals situation was and that it was just exhausting them both. 

Character development as a whole was well written. While they were initially smitten, the actual relationship build up took place over at least a month - it might have been longer but it was only mentioned sparingly. 

And the supporting characters were diverse, though I wouldn’t say I felt enough of a history or connection to them that I’d label this a found-family story, though I could see where some may do so. They weren’t flat, but most of them didn’t have much of their own growth. But, the story would have felt less than  without them. 

I’ll be reading from this author again. And if she continues this as a series with those supporting characters to find love, I’ll welcome a return to the Highlands. 


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