tracysever23 's review for:

Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren

2.5

medium-paced

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I usually love Christina Lauren books, but Twice in a Blue Moon just didn’t work for me. Around the 75% mark, I was seriously tempted to DNF—something I rarely consider, especially that far into a book. The only reason I finished it was because I was already so close to the end.

The pacing felt slow, especially once Tate and Sam reconnected years later on the movie set. That part of the story dragged and lacked the emotional impact I was hoping for.

Spoilers ahead: I really didn’t love the ending. Leaking information to the press again felt like an odd and unnecessary plot device. Was there really no better way for Tate and Sam to find their way back to each other? It just didn’t feel satisfying. And Tate’s dad, Ian—who could’ve added some interesting layers—ultimately felt like a flat character who didn’t contribute much, especially during the on-set scenes.

I’m not usually this critical of a book, especially from this author duo, but this one just didn’t deliver the heart or chemistry I’ve come to expect from their stories.