A review by maggies
Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zentner

emotional hopeful reflective fast-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? Yes

4.0

I was pleasantly surprised by the romantic skill with which this book was written. I had steeled myself for a romantic-heroine-as-written-by-a-man, but Zentner avoided some terrible pitfalls by creating female characters that stand up on their own. The dual timelines of the story worked, and the jumps were perfectly situated for maximum emotional impact. Sometimes Colton felt a bit whiny to me, but I can forgive it. I'm a little salty that these people all seem to be the best at whatever they try, though. Unfair.
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