Scan barcode
samalamm47's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-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
4.25
This was a sweet warm fuzzy read. Perfect for when you’re in the mood for something a little gentle and some friends to lovers vibes.
bookworm21century's review
3.75
It felt like them getting together took too long because of all the miscommunication.
litwithkaylee's review
adventurous
funny
fast-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
4.25
spodosol's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
shanlizbeth's review against another edition
4.0
Whats not to love about this sweet, wholesome friends to lovers romcom? Kate and Brody are longtime best friends who are reunited in their (small) hometown after a few years of being estranged. Brody has always been in love with Kate, but Kate is only just now having an escalation in feelings for Brody. The problem is Kate is a woman of the world who loves to travel and has convinced herself she couldn't be the right person for Brody. Brody has to decide if/when he has spent too long pining over Kate, and if he should move on with his life.
This is a very sweet story, there is no spice (kissing only and a hilarious locked out of the house in just a small towel scene
This is a very sweet story, there is no spice (kissing only and a hilarious locked out of the house in just a small towel scene
andiej2019's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
mccallison's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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? Yes
3.0
turquoiseavenue's review against another edition
3.0
How to Kiss Your Best Friend is my first book by this author. The main characters, Kate and Brody, were adorable together! This story had a great small-town, mountain home feel which I adored since I'm from the area this book is set in. It was fun reading about some of my favorite places and activities.
With a lifelong friends-to-lovers trope, Proctor captivated me with her pacing, internal dialogue from both main characters' POV, and the wide range of emotions they experienced. Brody's personality, genius and gentlehearted nature was incredibly sweet and he won me over immediately. Kate took some time to grow on me but as the story went on, I did begin to understand her better and liked her just as much as Brody by the end. The secondary characters were only so-so in my opinion, with the exception of Brody's mama. There was one hilarious laugh-out-loud moment that I chuckled a good bit over, but only a few "smile crackers" strewn throughout. As a result, the comedy was on the mild side for me. There was a heavy focus on Kate's physical attraction to Brody's now adult physique and it became repetitive so I grew a little tired of her attraction being the catalyst for sarcasm and wit.
I didn't feel a particular pull to read any more of this series after meeting all four of the Hawthorne brothers in this story as none of them really interested me as much as Brody (well, perhaps Perry and his brooding nature), but I am willing to revisit the series in the future and see if the other brothers can measure up.
Overall, a clean read. As a Christian reader, I felt this rom/com leaned heavily toward secular readers with a bit of lust and focus on the outward appearance, one scene that some may find unnecessary and a handful of words/actions that some Christian readers may prefer to avoid.
Content Notes For This Book (Not the entire series):
Main Character Age: Mid-Upper twenties
Romance: Clean, Steamy - detailed kissing, touches and embraces, a nude scene (no details), a strong physical attraction, one instance of "wanting her in his bed (in the context of marriage).
Profanity: No profane language, a couple of uses of "pissed"
Violence: None
Negative: None
Spiritual: None
Alcohol: Mention of drinking which appears to be a normal, accepted behavior, drinking underage, mention of being drunk, using alcohol as a means of self-soothing.
Potential Triggers: Death of loved one, divorce, infidelity.
Was my review helpful? Find more of my recommendations at www.turquoiseave.com/books
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary advanced reader copy of this book from the author. All thoughts are my own and I was not required to write a positive review.
With a lifelong friends-to-lovers trope, Proctor captivated me with her pacing, internal dialogue from both main characters' POV, and the wide range of emotions they experienced. Brody's personality, genius and gentlehearted nature was incredibly sweet and he won me over immediately. Kate took some time to grow on me but as the story went on, I did begin to understand her better and liked her just as much as Brody by the end. The secondary characters were only so-so in my opinion, with the exception of Brody's mama. There was one hilarious laugh-out-loud moment that I chuckled a good bit over, but only a few "smile crackers" strewn throughout. As a result, the comedy was on the mild side for me. There was a heavy focus on Kate's physical attraction to Brody's now adult physique and it became repetitive so I grew a little tired of her attraction being the catalyst for sarcasm and wit.
I didn't feel a particular pull to read any more of this series after meeting all four of the Hawthorne brothers in this story as none of them really interested me as much as Brody (well, perhaps Perry and his brooding nature), but I am willing to revisit the series in the future and see if the other brothers can measure up.
Overall, a clean read. As a Christian reader, I felt this rom/com leaned heavily toward secular readers with a bit of lust and focus on the outward appearance, one scene that some may find unnecessary and a handful of words/actions that some Christian readers may prefer to avoid.
Content Notes For This Book (Not the entire series):
Main Character Age: Mid-Upper twenties
Romance: Clean, Steamy - detailed kissing, touches and embraces, a nude scene (no details), a strong physical attraction, one instance of "wanting her in his bed (in the context of marriage).
Profanity: No profane language, a couple of uses of "pissed"
Violence: None
Negative: None
Spiritual: None
Alcohol: Mention of drinking which appears to be a normal, accepted behavior, drinking underage, mention of being drunk, using alcohol as a means of self-soothing.
Potential Triggers: Death of loved one, divorce, infidelity.
Was my review helpful? Find more of my recommendations at www.turquoiseave.com/books
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary advanced reader copy of this book from the author. All thoughts are my own and I was not required to write a positive review.