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lyramadeline's review
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Cursing
smithrachaelynn's review
3.0
Such an emotional ride. I found myself really relating to the main character and empathizing with her a lot. That made this book so intense for me. Overall, a great story and a unique perspective.
elle_marie_18's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
hannahkeen22's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
reader4evr's review
4.0
I thought I was going to fall head over heels with this book but sadly I didn't. Don't get me wrong, I liked it but I didn't love it but it didn't give me butterflies in the stomach which I was hoping it would.
The whole concept of the book was really interesting and it reminded me of the movie Serendipity.
I liked Hadley and Oliver. Both characters that I liked and wanted to know more about but also a great couple. Even though Hadley is 12 yrs younger than me, I could relate with her with the whole parent divorce situation. She was that kind of character that I felt like she could be a great friend. I also really liked Oliver, such a sweet boy and kind of reminded me of Etienee from Anna and the french kiss. Wasn't a fan of Hadley's dad.
In the end, I was glad that after Hadley went to see Oliver in London that he came and saw her at the wedding. I was nervous when I was down to only a couple chapters left that he wouldn't come back. I liked how some of the chapters ended and kept you wanting to read more to find out what happens.
The whole concept of the book was really interesting and it reminded me of the movie Serendipity.
I liked Hadley and Oliver. Both characters that I liked and wanted to know more about but also a great couple. Even though Hadley is 12 yrs younger than me, I could relate with her with the whole parent divorce situation. She was that kind of character that I felt like she could be a great friend. I also really liked Oliver, such a sweet boy and kind of reminded me of Etienee from Anna and the french kiss. Wasn't a fan of Hadley's dad.
In the end, I was glad that after Hadley went to see Oliver in London that he came and saw her at the wedding. I was nervous when I was down to only a couple chapters left that he wouldn't come back. I liked how some of the chapters ended and kept you wanting to read more to find out what happens.
kaulhilo's review
3.0
‘People who meet in airports are seventy-two per cent more likely to fall for each other than people who meet anywhere else.’ lbr i rolled my eyes at every single page in this book but the ending was cute.
togidemi's review
3.0
If I'd read this before "The Sun is Also a Star", I could've maybe rated this higher. BUT I couldn't help that that book handled love at first sight much more elegantly than this, and had a much more compelling romance.
Without unfair comparisons, though, I do stand that the romance was pretty bland. The dialogue was cute, certainly, but I didn't feel like Oliver was fleshed out enough to justify falling for him.
What I really appreciate about this book, though, was Hadley and her relationship with her dad. It's very messy and realistic and angsty, and while I wasn't super on board with the resolution - I'm apparently a bitter asshole, sue me - I like how it was built up to that point. The warmth felt EARNED.
Unlike those kisses with Oliver amiRITE
Without unfair comparisons, though, I do stand that the romance was pretty bland. The dialogue was cute, certainly, but I didn't feel like Oliver was fleshed out enough to justify falling for him.
What I really appreciate about this book, though, was Hadley and her relationship with her dad. It's very messy and realistic and angsty, and while I wasn't super on board with the resolution - I'm apparently a bitter asshole, sue me - I like how it was built up to that point. The warmth felt EARNED.
Unlike those kisses with Oliver amiRITE
gruyere3's review
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5