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theseasoul's review
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
|| 4.5 ⭐️ ||
A hilarious, mostly lighthearted romance that was a nice and relaxing read. The premise begins with Edith moving in above Henry, and they write notes back and forth… but they both incorrectly assume the other is elderly, because they haven’t actually met yet. Sometimes things got so out of hand and ridiculous that you’d have to suspend your belief in reality for a little while, but it was so much fun.
And always a great bonus, it was a clean romance!
liisae's review
Didn’t like the set up of the fake dating. Once he decides not to tell her who he is, and also lie about it, then it’s weird. I would still be reading if he just told her who he was without all the weird sneaking around. Also Steve is simultaneously very flat and way over the top.
janelleaking's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.25
This was cute! Basically a Hallmark movie — lighthearted, romantic, but with a ridiculously cheesy and nonsensical plot. Would be a great palette cleanser read.
soul_of_sunflowers's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
mrst's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
wanderingandwondering's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
mels_reading_log's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book was like an episode of Three’s Company. Tiny incorrect assumptions mixed with miscommunication coupled with nosey old people equals hijinks. This is a sweet fake dating romance that happens with a lot of small town intervention. It was cute and it kept me laughing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content, Violence, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Gaslighting
Minor: Pregnancy and Suicide
jennyjones's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
rich2023's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
3.0
Cute and funny story! I liked the banter between Henry and Edith. I liked how the characters didn’t give up their dreams for each other but got to experience life apart. This book is not Christian fiction in my opinion. Overall, a good book.
Concerns:
Edith said God might be good.
Henry lying and not breaking up with his girlfriend right away.
Henry and Edith living together when they found out each other’s age.
Concerns:
Edith said God might be good.
Henry lying and not breaking up with his girlfriend right away.
Henry and Edith living together when they found out each other’s age.