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A review by thanmayi
An Unexpected Kind of Love by Hayden Stone
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
3.5/5
An Unexpected Kind Of Love follows Aubrey a small Soho bookseller and Blake a rising movie star as they meet during the filming of a movie that Blake's in that's showing in Aubrey's bookshop.
CHARACTERS
Aubrey
Aubrey is a small bookshop owner with slightly evident daddy issues and isn't quite over his ex at the start of the book. I felt really connected to him as a character and enjoyed the grump who secretly loves romance novels and character arcs.
Blake
Blake's character while a little better sketched out than Aubrey still falls flat comparatively, I found myself not caring for him after the third act conflict. That being said Stone has done a pretty good job with the portrayal of media and the Hollywood industry's take on sexuality.
Other Side Characters
I loved so many of the other side characters, it felt good to read about people who didn't exist simply to further the plot. Also loved Polyamory shown in a much more positive light.
THE ROMANCE/ PLOT
This is maybe a ME problem but I didn't like how insta lovey this felt...the entire thing at the trailer felt really rushed while some parts felt unnecessary to the plot.
Do I think this couple is going to last past the epilogue? Nah...maybe a year or two.
CONCLUSION
It's an entertaining read and the performance of it is AMAZINGLY DONE. I absolutely loved the audiobook and would definitely recommend that everyone check if out! If you want something fast paced and sexy this is the book for you.
NOTE: I won the audiobook through a giveaway hosted by the author :)
An Unexpected Kind Of Love follows Aubrey a small Soho bookseller and Blake a rising movie star as they meet during the filming of a movie that Blake's in that's showing in Aubrey's bookshop.
CHARACTERS
Aubrey
Aubrey is a small bookshop owner with slightly evident daddy issues and isn't quite over his ex at the start of the book. I felt really connected to him as a character and enjoyed the grump who secretly loves romance novels and character arcs.
Blake
Blake's character while a little better sketched out than Aubrey still falls flat comparatively, I found myself not caring for him after the third act conflict. That being said Stone has done a pretty good job with the portrayal of media and the Hollywood industry's take on sexuality.
Other Side Characters
I loved so many of the other side characters, it felt good to read about people who didn't exist simply to further the plot. Also loved Polyamory shown in a much more positive light.
THE ROMANCE/ PLOT
This is maybe a ME problem but I didn't like how insta lovey this felt...the entire thing at the trailer felt really rushed while some parts felt unnecessary to the plot.
Do I think this couple is going to last past the epilogue? Nah...maybe a year or two.
CONCLUSION
It's an entertaining read and the performance of it is AMAZINGLY DONE. I absolutely loved the audiobook and would definitely recommend that everyone check if out! If you want something fast paced and sexy this is the book for you.
NOTE: I won the audiobook through a giveaway hosted by the author :)