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moreplotplease's Reviews (361)
I absolutely DEVOURED this audiobook. Mhairi Morrison is a fantastic narrator for Alexandra Vasti’s books. She fits the tone and the characters so well, and I found that to be especially the case with Cat and Georgiana. This series is one of my favorite historical romance series, and this is a perfect addition to it. The creative plot, the emotions and yearning, the friends and family surrounding the main characters… all are spot on.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Truly I don't know how Cat Sebastian does it. I had issues with the plot, which is in some ways quite similar to The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes (with this being the stronger book, in my opinion). Like the previous book in the series, several aspects of the the plot wrap up too quickly and tidily. But I loved the characters so much, and the dialogue, and all of the little world-building details Sebastian includes.
Loved these characters and the premise. Because it's Cat Sebastian, the pressing issues all wrap up with slightly unrealistic swiftness and tidiness, but also because it's Cat Sebastian, I didn't mind that one bit.
This is probably more like a 3.75 but I only rate in half stars.
I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to more from the author. I often don’t mind an “all vibes, no plot” story, but even for me this one was a little slow.
I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to more from the author. I often don’t mind an “all vibes, no plot” story, but even for me this one was a little slow.
I enjoyed this book in audio format. The narrators felt just right for the two main characters -- to be frank, Marin is a frustrating character, and I thought the narrator captured her perfectly. This book packs a lot of emotional punch into a short length, and that translated well into audio format for me. As when I read this in written format, I appreciated the realism of the depiction of years of hurt and mistakes and growth. I remain somewhat unconvinced that these two will really be happy together, but the story captures what a powerful role they each play in the other's life regardless of the romantic outcome.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Grape Juice is a perfect iteration of the 831 Stories model, where you start with two hot and cool people who have instant chemistry, some stuff ensues, they have steamy sex, and the book concludes with a perfect happy-for-now ending. I don’t say this to suggest that their books are all the same, because that’s not the case at all… but it’s a formula that works!
Alice and Henri’s connection was clear, and the author did a great job of capturing the small moments, glances, and touches that make those early moments of a relationship special. The setting was unlike any other romance I’ve read, the cast of supporting characters was delightful, and the plot arc was nice (though this book is definitely more vibes than plot). The romance reader in me wishes there was an epilogue set just a couple of months later, so we could see Henri’s plans in action, and Alice’s role in them. But I just love that this book wasn’t tied to the “five years later, married with three kids” style of epilogue, which frankly would make no sense for these characters and this story.
These shorter-format books are such a challenge, though, because there’s always something I want more of. In this case, it was Henri’s relationship with his uncle. It felt like there was a lot going on there that we never really got to see or understand.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Alice and Henri’s connection was clear, and the author did a great job of capturing the small moments, glances, and touches that make those early moments of a relationship special. The setting was unlike any other romance I’ve read, the cast of supporting characters was delightful, and the plot arc was nice (though this book is definitely more vibes than plot). The romance reader in me wishes there was an epilogue set just a couple of months later, so we could see Henri’s plans in action, and Alice’s role in them. But I just love that this book wasn’t tied to the “five years later, married with three kids” style of epilogue, which frankly would make no sense for these characters and this story.
These shorter-format books are such a challenge, though, because there’s always something I want more of. In this case, it was Henri’s relationship with his uncle. It felt like there was a lot going on there that we never really got to see or understand.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
