A review by fiwwa
The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon

funny lighthearted 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

3.0

"We liked the idea of having a Halloween anniversary, since weren't relationships a little spooky?

Here we go again with another review which half of it only talks about the guy character, but we'll do that later.

First off, the plot. I like the idea of the concept: a workplace rivals to lovers at a radio station company. But unfortunately I'm not really satisfied with the execution. I don't feel the hating tension going on between the two characters. To me it's just Shay being mad because Dominic did such a great job doing what she always wanted to do, she was jealous. The first few chapters are a bit boring, it feels so slow, but it gets better when the show is started. I always pretend that I'm Shay in the transcript chapters. If there's an actual podcast like The Ex Talk I would definitely listen to it. The ending is super cute especially the love confession but not so satisfied about the enemy, he deserves... nothing, tbh.

Shay Goldstein is a 29 years old woman who has been working as a radio show producer for 10 years. Shay was trying to figure out her adult life, living alone, far from family and friends, and that she hasn't find the one. I know she's going to be 30 soon and she's older than Dominic but she acts like she and Dom has a huge age difference. Like... it's only 5 years?? Sometimes she acts like he's still a high school student and she's the teacher.

Okay, Dominic Yun. I thought there was nothing special about this guy and it's annoying that he keeps talking about his master degree, but... maybe... it wasn't that bad. His master degree taught him something, just like he said. And he's good at what he's doing. Journalism, I mean, duh, reporting and communication stuff. Yeah, communication stuff. He's good with his words, great.

"Making me work for it. I don't mind. I have a master's degree, after all. I'm used to hard work."

Overall this book is good as a light read but I don't think I will reread it. One thing for sure, this book makes me want to listen to podcasts. Ok one more Dominic Yun and his beautiful words:
 
"You just climbed a fucking mountain. You're beautiful, Shay. At work or in pajamas or at the top of a mountain."
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