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meggiemeggie52's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
If you're looking for a short, spice-free romance, this is a great option! I loved the characters and got really invested in their stories.
The writing style felt a little too "narrator conversing with the reader" at first, which threw me off in the first few pages. But either I got used to/didn't notice it as the story went on, or it got less prominent as other characters were being introduced.
I was really hoping to find out what happened after the press release came out!
The writing style felt a little too "narrator conversing with the reader" at first, which threw me off in the first few pages. But either I got used to/didn't notice it as the story went on, or it got less prominent as other characters were being introduced.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
FMC's mom died when she was young. MMC's mom has Alzheimer's, but I didn't see an option for that.christygsp's review against another edition
3.75
Funny, great hook and so much qwirky characteristics you almost roll your eyes (and forgive it right away).
I enjoyed Noah and Lanie’s story, I liked seeing the editor and writer dynamics, but I would have enjoyed a longer ending that was a little more fleshed out and explored.
I actually also would love to read Noa Calloway’s eleventh book, so thanks Lauren for dangling bait that I can’t ever eat in front of me :P
It was a fun read.
I enjoyed Noah and Lanie’s story, I liked seeing the editor and writer dynamics, but I would have enjoyed a longer ending that was a little more fleshed out and explored.
I actually also would love to read Noa Calloway’s eleventh book, so thanks Lauren for dangling bait that I can’t ever eat in front of me :P
It was a fun read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content
kim_lommaert's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Dementia
Minor: War
catsandmetaphors's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.25
A very sweet, emotional and funny story. I found the ending a bit abrupt.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
bookswithvicky's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I wish I could see more of the dynamics of them as a couple. It felt so short and so long in another aspects at the same time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
zoe_mh's review
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
samchase112's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Oop. Honestly, I forgot I read this, and that's a bad sign if there ever was one. I'm realizing that unlike most of the book world, I actually don't love books about books, or books about writing and publishing. But hey, who doesn't love being a rebel!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Religious bigotry
daretocarebear's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
aqtbenz's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent and Dementia
kingrosereads's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This is a romantic dramedy for any book lover. It’s a short, but sweet clean romance about an editor and her favorite romance author.
This book was genuinely beautiful. It only gets points off for the cringe factor and the use of some outdated terms. Diversity was a little forced and superficial. Otherwise the grammar, flow, and all that was just done amazingly. I liked the Jewish representation.
The story follows editor, Lanie Bloom, who’s been conditionally promoted to editorial director. She gets to keep the position if she can get their star author, Noa Callaway, to deliver her much awaited manuscript that happens to be 3 months late. Callaway’s books are what changed Lanie’s career path and taught her everything she knows about love. When she starts at the publishing house, she starts an email friendship with Callaway. For the next 7 years, Lanie and her boss have published 8 of Callaway’s books.
Now Callaway has writer’s block and it’s up to Lanie to fix it. But first she has to overcome meeting her friend and hero, who just so happens to be a 30 year old man named Noah Ross. Noah started writing romance at a young age, but was pushed to use a female pseudonym to sell his books. So alas, despite his glowing success, he’s never been able to bask in it and attend release parties or book signings. At first Lanie feels betrayed by Noah, but eventually focuses on getting him over his writer’s block. He believes he’s written all he can on a New York City setting which offends Lanie who loves New York with all her heart. So she plans to take him around her New York to get inspired. Despite their rocky start, they develop a rather beautiful friendship.
I think Lanie’s reaction to finding out about Noah/Noa was a little extreme, I get being shocked and hurt, but she was calling him an asshole and he hadn’t really done anything. It was intense for no reason.
I was tearing up over the book Noah wrote in the end, his last chapter, and then of course the ending of the actual book. So it got me.
I think this book is heartwarming and just wholesome. There’s no sex or even overt flirting of any kind or any touching. It’s just two people falling in love and not admitting to themselves let alone each other. Just a nicely done romance. It’s not all that funny for something advertised as a romcom. It’s definitely leaning more towards drama with a comic relief element.
This book was genuinely beautiful. It only gets points off for the cringe factor and the use of some outdated terms. Diversity was a little forced and superficial. Otherwise the grammar, flow, and all that was just done amazingly. I liked the Jewish representation.
The story follows editor, Lanie Bloom, who’s been conditionally promoted to editorial director. She gets to keep the position if she can get their star author, Noa Callaway, to deliver her much awaited manuscript that happens to be 3 months late. Callaway’s books are what changed Lanie’s career path and taught her everything she knows about love. When she starts at the publishing house, she starts an email friendship with Callaway. For the next 7 years, Lanie and her boss have published 8 of Callaway’s books.
Now Callaway has writer’s block and it’s up to Lanie to fix it. But first she has to overcome meeting her friend and hero, who just so happens to be a 30 year old man named Noah Ross. Noah started writing romance at a young age, but was pushed to use a female pseudonym to sell his books. So alas, despite his glowing success, he’s never been able to bask in it and attend release parties or book signings. At first Lanie feels betrayed by Noah, but eventually focuses on getting him over his writer’s block. He believes he’s written all he can on a New York City setting which offends Lanie who loves New York with all her heart. So she plans to take him around her New York to get inspired. Despite their rocky start, they develop a rather beautiful friendship.
I think Lanie’s reaction to finding out about Noah/Noa was a little extreme, I get being shocked and hurt, but she was calling him an asshole and he hadn’t really done anything. It was intense for no reason.
I was tearing up over the book Noah wrote in the end, his last chapter, and then of course the ending of the actual book. So it got me.
I think this book is heartwarming and just wholesome. There’s no sex or even overt flirting of any kind or any touching. It’s just two people falling in love and not admitting to themselves let alone each other. Just a nicely done romance. It’s not all that funny for something advertised as a romcom. It’s definitely leaning more towards drama with a comic relief element.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Terminal illness