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A review by snackpocket
It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I was so excited about this book since I've loved every other Annabel Monaghan romance I've read, but unfortunately, this one didn't live up. I loved the love story and the male main character's swoon-worthy falling for Jane. I really liked the enemies to lovers aspect and the idea of the teen actress now paving her way as a development executive. I liked the small town vibes and the big family reunion.
My biggest problem with this book was the female main character, she felt very one note. She spent her teen years being the plucky comic relief to the pretty, talented star but it didn't feel like enough reason for her to be so fearful of showing her true self. She also felt very contradictory, for example she repeatedly said she didn't believe in love but blamed herself for being the reason her mother lost her true love, then in one week she fell in love with Dan.
I was also frustrated that a huge part of the plot rested on the idea that as a cinematographer with almost no credits, Dan had the power to shut down a project in the development stage. At the end of the day, this one felt rushed and did not have the same magic her other novels had.
3.5/5 stars
Thank you Penguin and Netgalley for the ARC! This review is completely my own!
My biggest problem with this book was the female main character, she felt very one note. She spent her teen years being the plucky comic relief to the pretty, talented star but it didn't feel like enough reason for her to be so fearful of showing her true self. She also felt very contradictory, for example she repeatedly said she didn't believe in love but blamed herself for being the reason her mother lost her true love, then in one week she fell in love with Dan.
I was also frustrated that a huge part of the plot rested on the idea that as a cinematographer with almost no credits, Dan had the power to shut down a project in the development stage. At the end of the day, this one felt rushed and did not have the same magic her other novels had.
3.5/5 stars
Thank you Penguin and Netgalley for the ARC! This review is completely my own!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Minor: Abandonment