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A review by zooloo1983
Third Time Lucky by Aimee Brown
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
The second I heard Joshua's vocals, I was done for; his narration, I loved it. I loved listening to his voice. And I just wanted to listen to his voice all day long; he brought Asher and Aaron to life. I was always laughing when Aaron was around, his mannerisms were great and just a loveable rogue, plus his voice! I just thought it was brilliant. He brought Asher to life, but then you have a prologue that just sucks you in. Asher hasn't seen Lucy since High School, when she was dating his best friend, and tragedy hit. I thought the fact that we learn what happened early on, instead of having it dragged out, was a great touch. Then he catches her fiancé cheating on her, and starts the story of Asher and Lucy.
I did enjoy this book, and I knew the happy ending was coming, and it was lovely; it was the journey I was here for. Although I think if I were Madi or Aaron, I would be upset when they were overshadowed at the end. I also felt that the angst in the final third wasn't needed. We had already had angst very, very lightly, I must say, with talking about Chris and their past together. I didn't feel that we needed what was given. It kind of spoiled Lucy's character with her behaviour. I thought that she was a great character, although holding on to an ex for so long overshadowed her life. But I did feel that she got involved where she didn't need to. Yes, she was protecting her best friend, but that relationship did not need to affect her and Asher. In my mind, I don't think Asher did anything wrong. He didn't need to interfere, and although he did, there was a happier ending.
Apart from that, I enjoyed it, I loved Mitzi, and I'd love to see a book about Tanner. I thought he was a great character. He definitely did make me chuckle. And Mitzi is just so lovable.
I do enjoy a book by Aimee. She always brings a smile to your face when you're with one of her characters. I definitely would like a follow-up. Be good to see what happens now, and maybe focus on other people. It would be good to see more of Aaron and Madi, because the way their characters are and the way they change throughout the book, it'd be good to see how life is for them as they're adjusting to their new norm.
Roll on the next one
I did enjoy this book, and I knew the happy ending was coming, and it was lovely; it was the journey I was here for. Although I think if I were Madi or Aaron, I would be upset when they were overshadowed at the end. I also felt that the angst in the final third wasn't needed. We had already had angst very, very lightly, I must say, with talking about Chris and their past together. I didn't feel that we needed what was given. It kind of spoiled Lucy's character with her behaviour. I thought that she was a great character, although holding on to an ex for so long overshadowed her life. But I did feel that she got involved where she didn't need to. Yes, she was protecting her best friend, but that relationship did not need to affect her and Asher. In my mind, I don't think Asher did anything wrong. He didn't need to interfere, and although he did, there was a happier ending.
Apart from that, I enjoyed it, I loved Mitzi, and I'd love to see a book about Tanner. I thought he was a great character. He definitely did make me chuckle. And Mitzi is just so lovable.
I do enjoy a book by Aimee. She always brings a smile to your face when you're with one of her characters. I definitely would like a follow-up. Be good to see what happens now, and maybe focus on other people. It would be good to see more of Aaron and Madi, because the way their characters are and the way they change throughout the book, it'd be good to see how life is for them as they're adjusting to their new norm.
Roll on the next one