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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
I had a really hard time getting into this book. I think because it was told in third person POV, which is not my favorite. I sometimes had a hard time figuring out who the paragraph was about. I almost DNFed at 57%, but I really wanted to find out what happened between Evie and Theo. They met as kids in dance class. Theo was the one who befriended Evie. and from that moment on they were inseparable. At different moments in their lives, they attempted something more, but something always happened. Evie had been in a long-term relationship with a woman, which didn't end well. Evie shied away from marriage; she didn't need a ceremony or a piece of paper to prove commitment. After all, her grandparents never married but were still together many years later. When the stars finally aligned for Evie and Theo, they finally got their HEA.
While the storyline was slow-moving for me at times, I did like the dynamic between Evie and Theo. I liked how their friendship began and how supportive they were of each other.
I received an advance copy of this book at my request and voluntarily left this review.
While the storyline was slow-moving for me at times, I did like the dynamic between Evie and Theo. I liked how their friendship began and how supportive they were of each other.
I received an advance copy of this book at my request and voluntarily left this review.
medium-paced
⭐️⭐️⭐️.75 /5
Forever a sucker for a marriage of convenience 💍 and this one was so cute! Evie & Theo are childhood besties who’ve secretly crushed on each other forever 😩 but neither wants to ruin the friendship.
When they realize getting married could actually help them both. Ugh the slow burn it was maybe a little too slow for me🫠. They’re adorable and perfect for each other, but I was definitely yelling at them to just admit it already 😂
Still, super sweet and totally worth the read in my opinion!
Forever a sucker for a marriage of convenience 💍 and this one was so cute! Evie & Theo are childhood besties who’ve secretly crushed on each other forever 😩 but neither wants to ruin the friendship.
When they realize getting married could actually help them both. Ugh the slow burn it was maybe a little too slow for me🫠. They’re adorable and perfect for each other, but I was definitely yelling at them to just admit it already 😂
Still, super sweet and totally worth the read in my opinion!
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Yes
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The main female character is infuriating.
I really enjoyed this story. The friends to lovers trope was beautifully done. Evelyn and Theo’s relationship is so special and rare. It was a great read. Thank you to NetGalley and Celadon books for the ARC. (I am leaving this review voluntarily and all opinions are my own.)
I received this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. ARC provided by Macmillan Audio.
Evie Bloom pays attention to the details. Her very job depends on it as an aspiring Foley artist, she is responsible for every crisp footstep, smacking kiss, and distinct sound in film and television. So when she is selected for a fellowship opportunity that would make all her career dreams come true, she is quick to spot the catch: there are no health benefits, and for someone with a chronic illness, that is a non-starter.
Theo Cohen is an elementary school teacher who can not afford to live on his own in LA, and is facing eviction after his roommates couple up and move out of their rent-controlled apartment. But there is one loophole in his lease: each tenant must meet an income threshold, unless the tenants are married.
For Theo, the answer is obvious. Marry Evie, his best friend since forever. It is not as if they do not spend all their free time together anyways. Not only will Theo be able to keep his apartment, but Evie can be added to his insurance plan so she can accept her dream fellowship. It is such a logical, practical solution. Never mind that Evie does not really want to be married—not to Theo, not to anyone ever. Or the small, complicating fact that Theo has always been a little bit in love with Evie.
But it does not have to be a big deal. Marriage. It will just give them space to breathe, and much-needed relief from the daily financial stress. It would not change anything. But it is going to change everything.
The title of this one pretty much sums up what this book is about. But it was a struggle to finish. It was so slow for the majority of the book. The execution just did not work for me, and it did not read like a romcom at all. Evie and Theo's character lacked depth, which it hard for me to connect with them. I found Evie to be kind of insufferable and selfish at times, which made it really hard to enjoy her inner dialogue. I really wanted to root for her, but her behavior made her feel more like a villain than a romantic lead. And her character came off as younger for her age. Theo, unquestionably, deserved better. In fact, I can not understand why he liked her as much as he did and put up with her. There were moments of decent chemistry, but it was not strong enough to support the story. Also, why was Kanter's political views included in this book. I would prefer no politics in a romcom. I really wanted to love it because of the concept. And I am still a huge fan of friends to lovers books, but this one just did not work for me.
Evie Bloom pays attention to the details. Her very job depends on it as an aspiring Foley artist, she is responsible for every crisp footstep, smacking kiss, and distinct sound in film and television. So when she is selected for a fellowship opportunity that would make all her career dreams come true, she is quick to spot the catch: there are no health benefits, and for someone with a chronic illness, that is a non-starter.
Theo Cohen is an elementary school teacher who can not afford to live on his own in LA, and is facing eviction after his roommates couple up and move out of their rent-controlled apartment. But there is one loophole in his lease: each tenant must meet an income threshold, unless the tenants are married.
For Theo, the answer is obvious. Marry Evie, his best friend since forever. It is not as if they do not spend all their free time together anyways. Not only will Theo be able to keep his apartment, but Evie can be added to his insurance plan so she can accept her dream fellowship. It is such a logical, practical solution. Never mind that Evie does not really want to be married—not to Theo, not to anyone ever. Or the small, complicating fact that Theo has always been a little bit in love with Evie.
But it does not have to be a big deal. Marriage. It will just give them space to breathe, and much-needed relief from the daily financial stress. It would not change anything. But it is going to change everything.
The title of this one pretty much sums up what this book is about. But it was a struggle to finish. It was so slow for the majority of the book. The execution just did not work for me, and it did not read like a romcom at all. Evie and Theo's character lacked depth, which it hard for me to connect with them. I found Evie to be kind of insufferable and selfish at times, which made it really hard to enjoy her inner dialogue. I really wanted to root for her, but her behavior made her feel more like a villain than a romantic lead. And her character came off as younger for her age. Theo, unquestionably, deserved better. In fact, I can not understand why he liked her as much as he did and put up with her. There were moments of decent chemistry, but it was not strong enough to support the story. Also, why was Kanter's political views included in this book. I would prefer no politics in a romcom. I really wanted to love it because of the concept. And I am still a huge fan of friends to lovers books, but this one just did not work for me.
There’s something about the friends to lovers trope that gets me every time. And the fake marriage element made it that much more interesting to me.
I was really looking forward to this story, but it took me a while to hook me in. I’m not sure if it was the present tense narration or how long it took for the action to really get going, but I wasn’t really invested until about 20% into the book.
That didn’t stop me from devouring it from there, though. I loved watching Theo and Evie come to terms with their feelings for each other. The chronic illness, mental health and LGBTQIA+ representation was a welcome addition. And overall I enjoyed this story.
A solid 3.5⭐️.
Thank you to NetGalley and Celadon Books for the free e-ARC of this book.
I was really looking forward to this story, but it took me a while to hook me in. I’m not sure if it was the present tense narration or how long it took for the action to really get going, but I wasn’t really invested until about 20% into the book.
That didn’t stop me from devouring it from there, though. I loved watching Theo and Evie come to terms with their feelings for each other. The chronic illness, mental health and LGBTQIA+ representation was a welcome addition. And overall I enjoyed this story.
A solid 3.5⭐️.
Thank you to NetGalley and Celadon Books for the free e-ARC of this book.