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A review by sauvageloup
Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail by Ashley Herring Blake
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
a fun romance that bops along at a fast clip with enough angst to keep it interesting
pros:
- the characters are interesting and have their own complications, all of which was nicely developed and tied up well by the end.
- I liked the side characters too, like Iris, Delilah, Simon, etc. Although I havent read the first book, I felt like I had plenty of context and could still get the rough outline of the various relationships.
- I liked Jordan and Astrid a lot and how they fit together worked well.
- also liked the angst and twists, as well as the backdrop of the romance with the inn and TV show adding more drama.
cons:
- some parts felt pretty unrealistic or arranged, like Jordan coming up with such an incredible design that everyone loves even though shes never designed in her life, and getting offered a TV/magazine deal over it. and Astrid being an amazing Baker even though she only did a tiny bit like 10 years ago.
- also their reactions to things, like Astrid suddenly feeling so bad for yelling at Jordan, when she did actually ruin a very expensive dress. or her mother suddenly apologising. I guess my point is the HEA felt a bit shoved in at times, rather than natural, or accepting that some things arent fixable.
but overall, it was a rly fun romp and pretty gripping.
pros:
- the characters are interesting and have their own complications, all of which was nicely developed and tied up well by the end.
- I liked the side characters too, like Iris, Delilah, Simon, etc. Although I havent read the first book, I felt like I had plenty of context and could still get the rough outline of the various relationships.
- I liked Jordan and Astrid a lot and how they fit together worked well.
- also liked the angst and twists, as well as the backdrop of the romance with the inn and TV show adding more drama.
cons:
- some parts felt pretty unrealistic or arranged, like Jordan coming up with such an incredible design that everyone loves even though shes never designed in her life, and getting offered a TV/magazine deal over it. and Astrid being an amazing Baker even though she only did a tiny bit like 10 years ago.
- also their reactions to things, like Astrid suddenly feeling so bad for yelling at Jordan, when she did actually ruin a very expensive dress. or her mother suddenly apologising. I guess my point is the HEA felt a bit shoved in at times, rather than natural, or accepting that some things arent fixable.
but overall, it was a rly fun romp and pretty gripping.