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sapphicsolace's review against another edition
2.0
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2.5/5
I received an arc from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Twice in a Lifetime is true to its name. The book followers a widow, named Talia, who is in her 50's, and start to work as the assistant to a police station's lieutenant, Eve. This eventually leads to a romance between the two. This is the first time Talia has been with a woman after knowing she's bisexual for quite some time.
I think this book might've just not been for me. I didn't love it, I didn't hate it. It was kind of boring and there were some issues I had. Since Eve is Talia's boss the power imbalance wasn't really acknowledged to the degree it should have. I didn't find the characters or the plot that engaging. I liked that Talia had a close relationship with her daughters though. I wish we got to see more of them.
I think it was good to show you can find another love of your life and that's an overall good premise but I think the book just wasn't really for me.
2.5/5
I received an arc from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Twice in a Lifetime is true to its name. The book followers a widow, named Talia, who is in her 50's, and start to work as the assistant to a police station's lieutenant, Eve. This eventually leads to a romance between the two. This is the first time Talia has been with a woman after knowing she's bisexual for quite some time.
I think this book might've just not been for me. I didn't love it, I didn't hate it. It was kind of boring and there were some issues I had. Since Eve is Talia's boss the power imbalance wasn't really acknowledged to the degree it should have. I didn't find the characters or the plot that engaging. I liked that Talia had a close relationship with her daughters though. I wish we got to see more of them.
I think it was good to show you can find another love of your life and that's an overall good premise but I think the book just wasn't really for me.
ourgraylives's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
anacoqui's review against another edition
5.0
Twice in a Lifetime by Jodie Griffin (eARC, out 1/22). F/F with BI MCs in their early 50s. Sexy, emotional, a little angsty. I typically back away from office romance but I loved Talia and Eve’s story. Great characterization/tension. #bookthread #rombklove (fire: gunfire)
lezreviewbooks's review
4.0
Talia Wasserman is a widow with grown-up daughters who just got a job as a civilian assistant to Lieutenant Eve Pope, chief of Police Community Relations. Their chemistry is hard to ignore but boss-subordinate relationships are frown upon. To make matters worse, there is a criminal on the lose endangering female police officers. Can Talia find love twice in a lifetime and not lose her partner again?
'Twice in a lifetime' is an interracial romance with a small side of mystery. Kudos to the author to feature two women in their early fifties, both with grown-up children and a bisexual protagonist who is in a lesbian relationship for the first time. This provides a realistic view of a bisexual character who didn't have to deal with homophobia before because she was married to a man.
The story is written in first person from the point of view of Talia which, in my opinion, restricts the development of the plot. As a result, the mystery part is very much on the side, because Talia isn't involved in the criminal investigation. Most of the action, which is lead by Eve, is told by the author and not shown by the characters' actions. Unfortunately, this takes the thrill off the story a bit. The second half of the book, however, is better paced and more enjoyable.
The dialogues are well written as the author builds the mains' chemistry through their banter and witty remarks. The book could have done with more of these conversations. It's refreshing to see that the mains talk about their disagreements in a mature way and the sources of conflict aren't forced into the plot. Both characters present their feelings with clarity and maturity that comes from their life experience and is coherent with their ages.
The relationship between Talia and her two daughters is very credible and enjoyable to read. In my opinion, the author got the tone right for these relationships and the description of Jewish traditions and family life enriches the plot tremendously.
Overall, a good interracial romance with older characters, well-rounded secondary characters and a bit of action on the side. 3.5 stars.
ARC provided to me in exchange for an honest review.
See all my reviews at www.lezreviewbooks.com
'Twice in a lifetime' is an interracial romance with a small side of mystery. Kudos to the author to feature two women in their early fifties, both with grown-up children and a bisexual protagonist who is in a lesbian relationship for the first time. This provides a realistic view of a bisexual character who didn't have to deal with homophobia before because she was married to a man.
The story is written in first person from the point of view of Talia which, in my opinion, restricts the development of the plot. As a result, the mystery part is very much on the side, because Talia isn't involved in the criminal investigation. Most of the action, which is lead by Eve, is told by the author and not shown by the characters' actions. Unfortunately, this takes the thrill off the story a bit. The second half of the book, however, is better paced and more enjoyable.
The dialogues are well written as the author builds the mains' chemistry through their banter and witty remarks. The book could have done with more of these conversations. It's refreshing to see that the mains talk about their disagreements in a mature way and the sources of conflict aren't forced into the plot. Both characters present their feelings with clarity and maturity that comes from their life experience and is coherent with their ages.
The relationship between Talia and her two daughters is very credible and enjoyable to read. In my opinion, the author got the tone right for these relationships and the description of Jewish traditions and family life enriches the plot tremendously.
Overall, a good interracial romance with older characters, well-rounded secondary characters and a bit of action on the side. 3.5 stars.
ARC provided to me in exchange for an honest review.
See all my reviews at www.lezreviewbooks.com
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