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A review by pagesplotsandpints
Falling to Centerpieces by Ellie Cahill
3.5
Read Completed 9/5/23 | 3.5 stars
I've read several Ellie Cahill books (and some of her YA books as Liz Czukas) and have really enjoyed them so I was so excited to see this series available as audio on Hoopla!
This book was immediately entertaining. Clio is a big ball of energy and not afraid to be herself. Most of the time it was fun, cheeky, and wonderfully unique. Sometimes it was a bit over the top and annoying. She is still college age so it's understandable if she seemed a little "immature" at times, but it was something that got on my nerves once or twice. I also really liked August and the chemistry between the two characters!
The road trip aspect of the book was really cute. I liked seeing the fun little stops made along the way and the hidden treasures that these two characters enjoy. I always like a good road trip and it gave both of them new experiences, a clear purpose/mission, and also a sort of set end date for them to decide what they were to each other.
I do think it could have had a LITTLE more depth. The ending was a little quick -- quick to conflict, quick to resolve. I like that it wasn't too drawn out but I also feel like it could have lasted a touch longer, we could have spent a little more time thinking about everything and reflecting. It was a toss up! I appreciated a lot about the book but it's not really going to stick with me. I really did like the banter quite a bit and that's what I'm taking away the most!
I've read several Ellie Cahill books (and some of her YA books as Liz Czukas) and have really enjoyed them so I was so excited to see this series available as audio on Hoopla!
This book was immediately entertaining. Clio is a big ball of energy and not afraid to be herself. Most of the time it was fun, cheeky, and wonderfully unique. Sometimes it was a bit over the top and annoying. She is still college age so it's understandable if she seemed a little "immature" at times, but it was something that got on my nerves once or twice. I also really liked August and the chemistry between the two characters!
The road trip aspect of the book was really cute. I liked seeing the fun little stops made along the way and the hidden treasures that these two characters enjoy. I always like a good road trip and it gave both of them new experiences, a clear purpose/mission, and also a sort of set end date for them to decide what they were to each other.
I do think it could have had a LITTLE more depth. The ending was a little quick -- quick to conflict, quick to resolve. I like that it wasn't too drawn out but I also feel like it could have lasted a touch longer, we could have spent a little more time thinking about everything and reflecting. It was a toss up! I appreciated a lot about the book but it's not really going to stick with me. I really did like the banter quite a bit and that's what I'm taking away the most!