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A review by mylynn
Happily Never After by Lynn Painter
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
If you're in the mood for a fun, lighthearted, low stakes romcom- I've got a book for you!
It was fine and had enjoyable moments during the read, but I can tell that this one isn't going to stick with me like Better Than the Movies. I think the pacing of the plot was great, but the character/relationship development was lacking because both main characters felt like shells of any typical Hallmark romcom lead from any romcom that you've seen. This book spent a lot of time telling me how much chemistry Sophie and Max had, but I just didn't buy into it. I need more banter, more tension, more *something*.
There was spice, but it was almost like closed door spice? I'm not sure if that makes sense, but there would be some graphic descriptions and then a fade to black. It's the first time I've come across that, but honestly I didn't mind it.
Overall, a decent romcom, if a little forgettable and predictable.
Thank you to Berkley for this ARC!
It was fine and had enjoyable moments during the read, but I can tell that this one isn't going to stick with me like Better Than the Movies. I think the pacing of the plot was great, but the character/relationship development was lacking because both main characters felt like shells of any typical Hallmark romcom lead from any romcom that you've seen. This book spent a lot of time telling me how much chemistry Sophie and Max had, but I just didn't buy into it. I need more banter, more tension, more *something*.
There was spice, but it was almost like closed door spice? I'm not sure if that makes sense, but there would be some graphic descriptions and then a fade to black. It's the first time I've come across that, but honestly I didn't mind it.
Overall, a decent romcom, if a little forgettable and predictable.
Thank you to Berkley for this ARC!