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A review by anovelglimpse
Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Note: This review is for an ARC and is my unbiased opinion.
Charming. Utterly charming. I’ve loved all the books I’ve read by Kate Clayborn, but this is my new favorite. Everything about it was fabulous. It was so fabulous that I had a hard time organizing my thoughts. I had to break it down a bit, so that’s how I’m giving it to you here.
THE WRITING:
If you have read a book by Clayborn before, you know how magical her writing is. It grabs you in the very first paragraph and never lets go. That’s how this book was. I read it in one day because I didn’t want to put it down. The story was somehow light and fluffy but also a little darker and emotional. The combination was perfect. It was written in dual POV, so I got to know what was going on in both Georgie’s and Levi’s heads. I’m so happy Clayborn gave us both points of view.
THE SETTING:
This little town in Virigina came to life through Clayborn’s words. I could easily imagine Georgie’s parent’s house, the docks, the water, the corner store, the restaurant. Everything was so vivid the setting felt like a character itself.
THE CHARACTERS:
I loved Georgie and Levi so much! Georgie had been successful in a way no one thought she would be, but still doubted herself. Levi had risen above a disgraceful and painful past. Neither of them was truly content. They both had some big insecurities from growing up in a small town. Their experiences were vastly different but with a similar outcome. I loved how they figured out stuff together.
As for side characters, the most important was Hank. Hank the sweetest dog ever and the scenes with him in it were some of my favorites. Levi’s relationship with his dog was adorable. The rest of the side characters were good, too. I loved Georgie’s relationship with her parents and her best friend, Bel. The townspeople added a lot to the story as well.
THE ROMANCE:
It was so swoony! The chemistry between Georgie and Levi was palpable from their second interaction. I loved feeling it build and grow as they got to know each other better. One of my favorite things about this book were some of the emotional connections these two shared. They could relate to each other in ways I don’t come across many times in romance novels. I loved how they quickly built a strong foundation for a relationship despite being thrown into unwanted close proximity. Some of my favorite moments were with them fulfilling Georgie’s teenage dreams.
OTHER THOUGHTS???
I don’t really know what else to say. There were so many great things, but I feel like giving you all of them would take away the fun of reading this book. And I REALLY want you to read it!
You can find this book and others like it at A Novel Glimpse .
Charming. Utterly charming. I’ve loved all the books I’ve read by Kate Clayborn, but this is my new favorite. Everything about it was fabulous. It was so fabulous that I had a hard time organizing my thoughts. I had to break it down a bit, so that’s how I’m giving it to you here.
THE WRITING:
If you have read a book by Clayborn before, you know how magical her writing is. It grabs you in the very first paragraph and never lets go. That’s how this book was. I read it in one day because I didn’t want to put it down. The story was somehow light and fluffy but also a little darker and emotional. The combination was perfect. It was written in dual POV, so I got to know what was going on in both Georgie’s and Levi’s heads. I’m so happy Clayborn gave us both points of view.
THE SETTING:
This little town in Virigina came to life through Clayborn’s words. I could easily imagine Georgie’s parent’s house, the docks, the water, the corner store, the restaurant. Everything was so vivid the setting felt like a character itself.
THE CHARACTERS:
I loved Georgie and Levi so much! Georgie had been successful in a way no one thought she would be, but still doubted herself. Levi had risen above a disgraceful and painful past. Neither of them was truly content. They both had some big insecurities from growing up in a small town. Their experiences were vastly different but with a similar outcome. I loved how they figured out stuff together.
As for side characters, the most important was Hank. Hank the sweetest dog ever and the scenes with him in it were some of my favorites. Levi’s relationship with his dog was adorable. The rest of the side characters were good, too. I loved Georgie’s relationship with her parents and her best friend, Bel. The townspeople added a lot to the story as well.
THE ROMANCE:
It was so swoony! The chemistry between Georgie and Levi was palpable from their second interaction. I loved feeling it build and grow as they got to know each other better. One of my favorite things about this book were some of the emotional connections these two shared. They could relate to each other in ways I don’t come across many times in romance novels. I loved how they quickly built a strong foundation for a relationship despite being thrown into unwanted close proximity. Some of my favorite moments were with them fulfilling Georgie’s teenage dreams.
OTHER THOUGHTS???
I don’t really know what else to say. There were so many great things, but I feel like giving you all of them would take away the fun of reading this book. And I REALLY want you to read it!
You can find this book and others like it at A Novel Glimpse .
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse, Alcohol, and Drug use