A review by documentno_is
A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston

emotional lighthearted reflective relaxing sad fast-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

1.75

 After dnfing the Seven Year Slip I decided to give Poston another shot, people rave about this author so why can't I seem to connect with her? First, I should start with the positives: this book is certainly something you can "curl up" to. I have a feeling that people who like Gilmore Girls, Pumpkin Spice Latte's, and fall hikes with their golden retriever will love this book. It gives a nod to some common academic tropes that hint that Poston might have a more classically trained literary background than this novel would have you believe. It also makes many attempts at "witty banter" and I have to say- this is where the positives end for me. 
I think there is always a risk when you choose to write this kind of flowing dialogue that your sense of humor may not connect with your reader's and it certainly did not connect with mine. The novel was cute, fun, and breezy but also felt forced. Honestly, the dialogue aside I couldn't shake the feeling that Poston was batting above her average. The level of emotion never quite clicked with the fluffy story Poston was trying to tell.

When the aspect of Asher's dead wife came in (Aston, Aslen, what was his name again? ) I felt a profound disconnect with the quippy and whiny nature of Poston's main character. I mean the romance really did almost seem to glaze over his relationship with this woman who supposedly was the main character's hero!? So strange.. Maybe its on me, if I pass I expect time to stop exactly where I had been before XD

Anyway, I don't think I was quite the audience for this but I'm not sold even the intended one should be able to whole heartedly accept the plot Poston is trying to tell.