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In a Rush by Kate Canterbary
3.25
Buy all the books you want, wife
I usually love Canterbery’s romances for their witty banter, found family friend groups, and pining heroes. However, In a Rush fell short for me—ironically, by dragging on too long. The plot felt thin, the third-act breakup frustrating, and the story lacked emotional depth. It seemed like the author tried to compensate for these shortcomings by focusing much more on Ryan and Emme’s physical relationship and by including cameos from characters in previous books, but these elements didn’t quite make up for the weaker narrative.
That said, Canterbery’s talent for crafting down-bad male leads and snappy female characters still shone through. Ryan’s devotion was palpable, showcased by lines like: “You look like the first day of spring after the coldest, most brutal winter”. Emme’s playful sarcasm—“They like it when you show up at fancy things and look pretty for them”—reminded me why I usually love Canterbery’s heroines.
Despite my disappointment, In a Rush had its moments and was still an enjoyable read, but I wished for a more compelling emotional journey to match the charming banter.
I usually love Canterbery’s romances for their witty banter, found family friend groups, and pining heroes. However, In a Rush fell short for me—ironically, by dragging on too long. The plot felt thin, the third-act breakup frustrating, and the story lacked emotional depth. It seemed like the author tried to compensate for these shortcomings by focusing much more on Ryan and Emme’s physical relationship and by including cameos from characters in previous books, but these elements didn’t quite make up for the weaker narrative.
That said, Canterbery’s talent for crafting down-bad male leads and snappy female characters still shone through. Ryan’s devotion was palpable, showcased by lines like: “You look like the first day of spring after the coldest, most brutal winter”. Emme’s playful sarcasm—“They like it when you show up at fancy things and look pretty for them”—reminded me why I usually love Canterbery’s heroines.
Despite my disappointment, In a Rush had its moments and was still an enjoyable read, but I wished for a more compelling emotional journey to match the charming banter.
Work in Progress by Kat Mackenzie
Did not finish book. Stopped at 40%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 40%.
Cliche upon cliche with a strong dash of prejudice. Supposedly fun but really isn’t.
Offside by Avery Keelan
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
This could and should have been several 100 pages shorter. The two star score is more than generous for this repetitive snooze fest.