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Not Just Gal Pals
by Elizabeth Luly
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for the opportunity to read and review this book!
I'll be the first to admit that adult romances aren't usually my go-to genre. However, I couldn't resist adding this to my TBR after learning of its release. I was hoping for a cozy, delightful, heartwarming novel, and I'm thrilled to say that's exactly what I got!
Elizabeth Luly's writing style is engaging, humorous, and descriptive. It flows at the perfect pace - not too fast to feel rushed, but never slow enough to drag or feel plodding, either. Her characters are vibrant and memorable, each with quirks and charm that earn them a fond spot in your head and heart. Her depictions of Sapphire Springs at the height of autumn are everything you could ask for, complete with hay rides and long hikes.
Though mostly a character-driven book fueled by our loveable, disastrous duo of Jenny and Blake, there's enough plot and past secrets to keep you engaged and wanting to know more. What was Jenny's social media scandal? Why did Blake close herself off from dating so firmly? When will Walter the Toy Poodle get his own spin-off? (Okay, that last one is more of a personal question on my behalf.)
All in all, this was a fun, charming romp of a book that's opened me up to characters that I'd love to see more of! I highly recommend it for all your autumnal romance needs. If pumpkin spice lattes are fall in a cup (though I'll have to take people's word on it, as I don't drink coffee), then this book is fall in a cover.
I'll be the first to admit that adult romances aren't usually my go-to genre. However, I couldn't resist adding this to my TBR after learning of its release. I was hoping for a cozy, delightful, heartwarming novel, and I'm thrilled to say that's exactly what I got!
Elizabeth Luly's writing style is engaging, humorous, and descriptive. It flows at the perfect pace - not too fast to feel rushed, but never slow enough to drag or feel plodding, either. Her characters are vibrant and memorable, each with quirks and charm that earn them a fond spot in your head and heart. Her depictions of Sapphire Springs at the height of autumn are everything you could ask for, complete with hay rides and long hikes.
Though mostly a character-driven book fueled by our loveable, disastrous duo of Jenny and Blake, there's enough plot and past secrets to keep you engaged and wanting to know more. What was Jenny's social media scandal? Why did Blake close herself off from dating so firmly? When will Walter the Toy Poodle get his own spin-off? (Okay, that last one is more of a personal question on my behalf.)
All in all, this was a fun, charming romp of a book that's opened me up to characters that I'd love to see more of! I highly recommend it for all your autumnal romance needs. If pumpkin spice lattes are fall in a cup (though I'll have to take people's word on it, as I don't drink coffee), then this book is fall in a cover.