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nikkisreadingx's review
3.0
Finding Cory is a cute little novella, following Olivia who just arrived in Australia from NYC. Running from a ruined reputation, she's looking for a new start in a new place and finds one at this all inclusive resort. Meeting Cory is just a bonus.
This really is a cute story. Sweet and simple, it's a light read that's easy to enjoy. There's not much conflict -- what little conflict that could arise is quickly solved and the two characters fall for an instant attraction. I would have loved to see this fleshed out to build their chemistry and expand on Olivia's stay, but it was good for what it was. Just a little too perfect for me to really dig into.
Nice little something to read if you're looking for a quick escape.
This really is a cute story. Sweet and simple, it's a light read that's easy to enjoy. There's not much conflict -- what little conflict that could arise is quickly solved and the two characters fall for an instant attraction. I would have loved to see this fleshed out to build their chemistry and expand on Olivia's stay, but it was good for what it was. Just a little too perfect for me to really dig into.
Nice little something to read if you're looking for a quick escape.
reading_between_reality's review
3.0
I immediately connected with this book because of the location and how she was from North America moving to North Queensland. I lived in Australia for two years, about 3 hours from where the setting of this story took place and even visited the location often, so it was kind of a neat coincidence. Having been an international myself I could relate to her confusion with some of the slang and their accent and definitely had a giggle here and there.
After that though, I kind of lost my respect for the story. It was cute, but I am not one for insta-love or insta-relationships, and this one was extremely insta-everything.
I really was not a fan of Olivia. I feel like her “character growth” was another instant. I liked the idea that she was all proper and professional and wasn’t used to the laid back nature of her new job and surroundings, but the change in her literally happened within hours and seemed like she got more immature as time went on.
I also didn’t like that Cory “wasn’t a player” and “didn’t do summer flings”, yet within less than 12 hours they were hooking up, not even knowing anything about each other. To me that sounds like either a fling or a booty call.
I mean, I know it was a novella, but it’s a romance that took place over the span of 3 days…..
I would have enjoyed it more if the story was extended over a longer time frame, even simply by adding “Over the next few days they began to spend more and more time together…..” or “Olivia was so busy the following week she only saw Cory a handful of times…..” Some type of time period to give the story the effect of being longer and having more substance.
The writing itself was enjoyable and was full of detail, but the plot and characters themselves were quite basic.
After that though, I kind of lost my respect for the story. It was cute, but I am not one for insta-love or insta-relationships, and this one was extremely insta-everything.
I really was not a fan of Olivia. I feel like her “character growth” was another instant. I liked the idea that she was all proper and professional and wasn’t used to the laid back nature of her new job and surroundings, but the change in her literally happened within hours and seemed like she got more immature as time went on.
I also didn’t like that Cory “wasn’t a player” and “didn’t do summer flings”, yet within less than 12 hours they were hooking up, not even knowing anything about each other. To me that sounds like either a fling or a booty call.
I mean, I know it was a novella, but it’s a romance that took place over the span of 3 days…..
I would have enjoyed it more if the story was extended over a longer time frame, even simply by adding “Over the next few days they began to spend more and more time together…..” or “Olivia was so busy the following week she only saw Cory a handful of times…..” Some type of time period to give the story the effect of being longer and having more substance.
The writing itself was enjoyable and was full of detail, but the plot and characters themselves were quite basic.
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