A review by samchase112
Never Fall for Your Fiancée by Virginia Heath

funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Light, fluffy romance with an intriguing plot and entertaining characters — that still somehow felt to be dragging on and on. I enjoyed the antics and blossoming romance, but this book just felt 100 pages too long; I wanted it to speed up as early as 20% in. I think a cut-down of one of the threads — or two or three lies — would have gone a long way in streamlining the story and making it more charming than lulling. There was also an immature tint to the characters, particularly Hugh, that stood out most in the beginning but persisted in his attitudes and inner monologue right through to the end. If the book had totally embraced that satirical bent, I would have loved it more… but instead, I'm left here having enjoyed my stay, but not enough to remember much of what occurred.
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