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lostinbooks2001's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
hhushaw's review
3.0
An honest review thanks to NetGalley. This was an ok read; the taboo factor is what kept me reading. Plus I did love the character of Rory; this book had the potential to be amazing. The problem was the chemistry between Maggie and Rory. If there was some more chemistry between the two of them, I could like this book. This felt like a book full of potential that just didn't meet the mark for great. Instead, it stayed at good. This was a good read and is enjoyable and fast if you don't keep high expectations you really will love it.
lsnack's review
5.0
I didn’t read other reviews for this book before I started reading and I’m glad of that. I enjoyed the story. I too pursued an old woman and won. This was a love story and not all about sex. I liked the change in Maggie after she found Rory. They stood together against nay sayers.
theamandashelby's review
3.0
I had pretty high expectations for this book, so I may have gone in wanting too much. I usually enjoy older/younger relationship dynamics; this one just didn’t do it for me. This book wasn’t an awful read, I have read many books more poorly written, with less character development, and over used phrases. I would say that this book didn’t deliver the expectations I set, but I would give the author another shot. I found myself several times thinking things like, “This is why you do not date children.” Rory has moments where she is super sure of herself, then instantly throws a 25 year old fit when Maggie meets her parents. The dialogue wasn’t good, a couple of times I actually cringed. If I had that conversation and someone used some of the phrases in this book, I would laugh. Because I would assume they were being funny. I typically like butch characters but overall Rory just got on my nerves. Maggie just came over as a bit immature and needy. I think the majority of the issues that I had with this book were character flaws. I didn’t like the author’s use of stereotypes, and the conflict (which wasn’t really a conflict) didn’t make me feel very bad for either character. ARC provided by NetGalley for honest review.
munleigh's review
3.0
Aurora "Rory" Morgan is twenty-five years old and is an old theater grad student. When she sits in for her Intro to Theater class, she instantly crushes on the teacher, Dr. Margaret "Maggie" Parks.
As much as Dr. Parks tries to stay away from Rory, she eventually caves in and must deal with whatever consequences may come from dating a student.
Perhaps it was because I had low expectations, I didn't actually mind reading the book. It wasn't the best but it wasn't the worst book I've ever read.
I did think that it was rather childish of Dr. Parks to suddenly change her mind of dating Rory for the reason she did. I do have to give her props for how she handled her relationship with a student when forced to make a decision between her job and her relationship.
Although I gave this book three stars, I wouldn't re-read this book as the story didn't really grab me.
Review also posted here: http://wp.me/p4Pp9O-wh
I was given a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
As much as Dr. Parks tries to stay away from Rory, she eventually caves in and must deal with whatever consequences may come from dating a student.
Perhaps it was because I had low expectations, I didn't actually mind reading the book. It wasn't the best but it wasn't the worst book I've ever read.
I did think that it was rather childish of Dr. Parks to suddenly change her mind of dating Rory for the reason she did. I do have to give her props for how she handled her relationship with a student when forced to make a decision between her job and her relationship.
Although I gave this book three stars, I wouldn't re-read this book as the story didn't really grab me.
Review also posted here: http://wp.me/p4Pp9O-wh
I was given a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
ekalmusla's review
2.0
I received an Advanced Reading Copy (ARC) of this book from Netgalley and Bold Strokes Books for free in exchange for an honest review.
This novel had some promise in the beginning. Though a little fast-paced for my liking in the introduction and creation of each character and their individual, as well as relationship, development, the story took a turn when the two main characters finally came together. It felt rushed, a bit all over the place, and unrealistic. I was shocked to find that in just a few pages the relationship had completely turned on its heel without much in the way of leading the reader into its new development. I did not enjoy any of the characters in the long run - main or otherwise. My "favorite" character, if given the choice, would have to be Rory's best friend, Rachel, because she provided some additional characteristics besides the stale one-notes from the main character. But because she was laden down in stereotypes, even her character lacked. Because of these things, I did not enjoy the novel. I hope to see some more developed titles from [a:T.L. Hayes|15036584|T.L. Hayes|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/f_50x66-6a03a5c12233c941481992b82eea8d23.png] in the future.
This novel had some promise in the beginning. Though a little fast-paced for my liking in the introduction and creation of each character and their individual, as well as relationship, development, the story took a turn when the two main characters finally came together. It felt rushed, a bit all over the place, and unrealistic. I was shocked to find that in just a few pages the relationship had completely turned on its heel without much in the way of leading the reader into its new development. I did not enjoy any of the characters in the long run - main or otherwise. My "favorite" character, if given the choice, would have to be Rory's best friend, Rachel, because she provided some additional characteristics besides the stale one-notes from the main character. But because she was laden down in stereotypes, even her character lacked. Because of these things, I did not enjoy the novel. I hope to see some more developed titles from [a:T.L. Hayes|15036584|T.L. Hayes|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/f_50x66-6a03a5c12233c941481992b82eea8d23.png] in the future.
myrddin's review
Too clichéd, boring. Can't stand neither the writing nor the characters. Characters are full of clichés and stereotypes. I don't like the execution of the premise. Couldn't finish. Stopped reading almost halfway through.
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