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dadjumper's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely one of Seabrooke's better standalone books. I found the exploration of grief and depression very relatable and moving, and the romance was a lot of fun too.
evilchachouuu76's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Not my first and definitely not my last Lily Seabrooke's book.
The cover could make you thing about this book that it's a fantasy. Not at all.
I'm really fond of this kind of trope, the rich girl and her assistant getting off on the wrong foot but time and discussions make things so much better.
I loved the story and the writing. The characters are great and well developed.
Oh and the ending is perfect too
I highly recommend this book!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The cover could make you thing about this book that it's a fantasy. Not at all.
I'm really fond of this kind of trope, the rich girl and her assistant getting off on the wrong foot but time and discussions make things so much better.
I loved the story and the writing. The characters are great and well developed.
Oh and the ending is perfect too
I highly recommend this book!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
amymarsdenauthor's review against another edition
5.0
I received an arc in exchange for an honest review.
Lily has done it again! Another amazing book. I particularly liked the ending of this one, it finished on a strong note!
Different Worlds tells the story of Annelise and Natasha, who come from different financial worlds. Natasha is a millionaire heiress to a beauty empire and Annelise has just been laid off from her waitressing job and desperately needs money for rent.
In her hunt for her next job Annelise stumbles upon a caretaker ad, put in place by Natasha's uncle, and she gets the job.
Natasha's uncle is a horrible person. Her mother died 3 months prior to the book beginning and Natasha is in a deep depression, yet her uncle keeps forcing her to do events and whatnot, trying and failing to ready her for her succession of the company. Hence the 'caretaking' job.
I think this book handles depression well. It doesn't shy away from the emptiness at all, and we see Natasha grieve and grow organically. Annelise is a large part of Natasha's healing process, as she also lost her mother and is the first person to show Natasha that what she's feeling is okay. She's allowed to grieve.
This is enemies to lovers, one of my favourite tropes, as Annelise and Natasha get off on the wrong foot. They soon start dancing around each other though, which was also fun to read.
The side characters in Different Worlds are a strong part of the book too. All of them felt fleshed out and fully realised. I particularly liked Imra and Zara.
So yeah! 5 stars!
Lily has done it again! Another amazing book. I particularly liked the ending of this one, it finished on a strong note!
Different Worlds tells the story of Annelise and Natasha, who come from different financial worlds. Natasha is a millionaire heiress to a beauty empire and Annelise has just been laid off from her waitressing job and desperately needs money for rent.
In her hunt for her next job Annelise stumbles upon a caretaker ad, put in place by Natasha's uncle, and she gets the job.
Natasha's uncle is a horrible person. Her mother died 3 months prior to the book beginning and Natasha is in a deep depression, yet her uncle keeps forcing her to do events and whatnot, trying and failing to ready her for her succession of the company. Hence the 'caretaking' job.
I think this book handles depression well. It doesn't shy away from the emptiness at all, and we see Natasha grieve and grow organically. Annelise is a large part of Natasha's healing process, as she also lost her mother and is the first person to show Natasha that what she's feeling is okay. She's allowed to grieve.
This is enemies to lovers, one of my favourite tropes, as Annelise and Natasha get off on the wrong foot. They soon start dancing around each other though, which was also fun to read.
The side characters in Different Worlds are a strong part of the book too. All of them felt fleshed out and fully realised. I particularly liked Imra and Zara.
So yeah! 5 stars!
netgyrl's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars - fantasy romance - check your brain at the door - super enjoyable read
In order to enjoy this book, you just need to go with it. Don't think to hard, just accept that:
-the CEO of a multi-million dollar company would advertise for a caretaker via a flyer on a college campus
-that a depressed 20-something is being pushed to take over the company when she is clearly not in the right mental state to do so
-that a broke college kid is basically good/expert at everything she touches from cooking to event management to investor dinner chat. To know her is to love her.
Trust me, just nod and say, "Yep, makes sense!" BECAUSE this book is hella fun and omg does it get lovey-dovey when the two the leads get together, esp at the very end. If you like a lot of over the top declarations of love, this is the book for you.
This book hit me just right to ignore stuff that might otherwise really bug me. I dunno what to tell you, I just really enjoyed the story and loved the epilogue.
In order to enjoy this book, you just need to go with it. Don't think to hard, just accept that:
-the CEO of a multi-million dollar company would advertise for a caretaker via a flyer on a college campus
-that a depressed 20-something is being pushed to take over the company when she is clearly not in the right mental state to do so
-that a broke college kid is basically good/expert at everything she touches from cooking to event management to investor dinner chat. To know her is to love her.
Trust me, just nod and say, "Yep, makes sense!" BECAUSE this book is hella fun and omg does it get lovey-dovey when the two the leads get together, esp at the very end. If you like a lot of over the top declarations of love, this is the book for you.
This book hit me just right to ignore stuff that might otherwise really bug me. I dunno what to tell you, I just really enjoyed the story and loved the epilogue.
jathura's review
4.0
The first half to two thirds of this book were amazing I found. The rich/poor and slightly unbelievable elements of the story are such common ingredients I would think that I'm fatigued with the tropes but the early interplay between Natasha and Annelise is so incredibly well done and heavy. It suckered me in so bad I could overlook anything else in the book.
The latter points of the book fell a bit flat for me but it remains overall, a great read.
The latter points of the book fell a bit flat for me but it remains overall, a great read.
aebrossbooks's review
5.0
Note: I was given a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.
Lily Seabrooke has done it again.
In her newest novel, Different Worlds, Seabrooke has brought together a romance that’s both exciting and endlessly comforting, with a collection of deep and multi-faceted characters that really pulls the entire story together.
We begin with Annelise, a (perhaps too) hardworking young woman trying to find her place in a world of costly tuition prices and rent requirements. She is willing to take on any hurdle if it means keeping herself going to her next goal. This includes answering an add for a summer caretaker position that turns out to be a manipulative play by the current head of the Seychelle family to shame his niece into picking herself up by her bootstraps.
That niece is Natasha Seychelle, whose mother died only a few months before. As heir to the Seychelle Cosmetics Co., she is expected to move on far sooner than she’s ready to (let’s be honest, far sooner than anyone should be expected to). Her Uncle has no patience for her and her few friends see, to be unable to help. Struggling to cope with the loss and trying to keep going, Annelise presents a serious stumbling block as she represents the way Natasha’s Uncle feels about her: that she’s being a child and needs to be treated as such.
You can see how Annelise and Natasha might not get along, yes?
What follows is an up and down journey traversing such topics as grief, romance, and the confidence in oneself and others. We get to see Annelise and Natasha slowly open up, not only to each other but to the reader. Their vulnerabilities and flaws are revealed to make them the same as everyone else: human. Most of all, we get to see how they grow together, in a heartwarming and sometimes heart-breakingly honest portrayal of the challenges that occur in different social and economic spheres of life.
I feel like what really makes this book, aside from the romance of course, is the collection of side characters. So many of the characters really show the struggles that both Natasha and Annelise face. Alex, a sort of encouraging influence in Natasha’s life who also deals with his own frustration and stresses. Rachel, Annelise’s best friend, who frequently makes poor choices and hates herself for them. Zara, Irma… the list goes on and on. They all seem like real people and add a depth to the story that makes it all the easier to lose yourself in.
Overall, I completely and utterly loved Different Worlds. It’s the kind of book that gives you a warm glow, that (I think, at least) should be read amidst comforting music, a glass of wine, and a heart willing to fall in love with Seabrooke’s writing all over again.
Lily Seabrooke has done it again.
In her newest novel, Different Worlds, Seabrooke has brought together a romance that’s both exciting and endlessly comforting, with a collection of deep and multi-faceted characters that really pulls the entire story together.
We begin with Annelise, a (perhaps too) hardworking young woman trying to find her place in a world of costly tuition prices and rent requirements. She is willing to take on any hurdle if it means keeping herself going to her next goal. This includes answering an add for a summer caretaker position that turns out to be a manipulative play by the current head of the Seychelle family to shame his niece into picking herself up by her bootstraps.
That niece is Natasha Seychelle, whose mother died only a few months before. As heir to the Seychelle Cosmetics Co., she is expected to move on far sooner than she’s ready to (let’s be honest, far sooner than anyone should be expected to). Her Uncle has no patience for her and her few friends see, to be unable to help. Struggling to cope with the loss and trying to keep going, Annelise presents a serious stumbling block as she represents the way Natasha’s Uncle feels about her: that she’s being a child and needs to be treated as such.
You can see how Annelise and Natasha might not get along, yes?
What follows is an up and down journey traversing such topics as grief, romance, and the confidence in oneself and others. We get to see Annelise and Natasha slowly open up, not only to each other but to the reader. Their vulnerabilities and flaws are revealed to make them the same as everyone else: human. Most of all, we get to see how they grow together, in a heartwarming and sometimes heart-breakingly honest portrayal of the challenges that occur in different social and economic spheres of life.
I feel like what really makes this book, aside from the romance of course, is the collection of side characters. So many of the characters really show the struggles that both Natasha and Annelise face. Alex, a sort of encouraging influence in Natasha’s life who also deals with his own frustration and stresses. Rachel, Annelise’s best friend, who frequently makes poor choices and hates herself for them. Zara, Irma… the list goes on and on. They all seem like real people and add a depth to the story that makes it all the easier to lose yourself in.
Overall, I completely and utterly loved Different Worlds. It’s the kind of book that gives you a warm glow, that (I think, at least) should be read amidst comforting music, a glass of wine, and a heart willing to fall in love with Seabrooke’s writing all over again.
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