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cpgunning's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.5
blurrypetals's review against another edition
5.0
This was utterly fucking wonderful!
I would be pretty comfortable saying this is the best romance I've read in a very long time. Beach Read or The Worst Best Man are probably the only romances I've read in the past year that would come close in quality, but I think this one will be the one to beat for 2021.
One of the reasons I liked this so much was that, at last, I finally found a normal, cute romance that represents my specific disability, fibromyalgia. It represents it honestly, correctly, and without apology, and it was so goddamn refreshing.
On top of the utterly perfect fibro representation, the romance and comedy of it were also absolutely wonderful. Chloe and Red had two distinct voices that were equally fun and interesting.
I'm really looking forward to reading Dani's story sometime soon and I'm really glad I picked this one up!
I would be pretty comfortable saying this is the best romance I've read in a very long time. Beach Read or The Worst Best Man are probably the only romances I've read in the past year that would come close in quality, but I think this one will be the one to beat for 2021.
One of the reasons I liked this so much was that, at last, I finally found a normal, cute romance that represents my specific disability, fibromyalgia. It represents it honestly, correctly, and without apology, and it was so goddamn refreshing.
On top of the utterly perfect fibro representation, the romance and comedy of it were also absolutely wonderful. Chloe and Red had two distinct voices that were equally fun and interesting.
I'm really looking forward to reading Dani's story sometime soon and I'm really glad I picked this one up!
bikuromi3456's review against another edition
3.0
This book took me FOREVER to read! I think it had something to do with the audiobook that I was listening to but I just could not get and stay into the book. I was on and off of this book for 7 months so I’d say it was just alright for me. Flat 3 stars
teilorann's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.0
jemmiller's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
4.0
Super cute and heart warming. Spice was *chefs kiss*
skkwechter's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.25
haleysbooktoklibrary's review against another edition
1.0
1⭐️ - DNF at 26%
The writing felt like a children’s book was being narrated to me. Very over explained and young feeling. I could not stand either of the characters. Unfortunately, I just didn’t like the writing style of this book at all.
yaramightbereading's review against another edition
5.0
5/5
WOW OMG THIS WAS PROBABLY THE MOST SPECTACULAR ROMANCE I'VE EVER READ.
First, I want to give praise to the narrator of the audiobook, Adjoa Andoh, because her reading really made the story such a fun and captivating listen. There was so much emotion and care put into the narration that I really could paint each scene and the emotions on each character's face in my head. It felt like I was watching a movie.
Now, for the book itself. Never have I read a romance book where the characters felt so real and tangible. Chloe is a fantastic main character, and you can really get a sense of the kind of person she is. You can tell the story was meant to be about the development of her own character along with the romance. She is a really strongly built, well thought out character who feels like a real person, and it really added to my experience. You feel for her, you get sad with her, and you cheer when she triumphs.
Red, also. Wow. He's fantastic. A wonderfully romantic, compassionate, and also incredibly fleshed out character that really added to my experience as well. He was so sweet to Chloe. Not only was I swooning, but I was also captivated by his own arc. The final conflict relied heavily on each character's self reflection, and wrapped the story with a neat bow.
Talia Hibbert is an outstanding writer, and now one of my favorite authors. The prose was fantastic, and perfectly encapsulated each character's emotion. The omniscient third person (am I even using that right) narration was done so skillfully and is great inspiration for my own work. Even though it's in third person, each character had their own tone and voice and it was so delightful to listen to.
This is genuinely a book that is going to stick with me. Nothing was cliche (not always a bad thing) or surface-level. Everything felt super thought out and meticulously planned. Each moment, each character trait, was important to the story. It was also, SO. CUTE. I applauded in my car once it ended. Seriously a fantastic book, no notes. Needless to say, I began listening to Act Your Age, Eve Brown, immediately after (since I read Take a Hint, Dani Brown, a while ago, and also, LOVED it).
Some spoilery reviews/comments:
- gosh... when Red wrote her the list I almost cried that was soooo thoughtful and endearing
- I loved Chloe's conversation with Gigi at the end of the book. I wish it was a little longer because I loved how big of a turning point it was for Chloe's character/outlook on life and Red
- Red and Chloe love each other in such a beautiful, careful, devoted way that I just can't get over it. Please tell me he proposed in the MOMA.
WOW OMG THIS WAS PROBABLY THE MOST SPECTACULAR ROMANCE I'VE EVER READ.
First, I want to give praise to the narrator of the audiobook, Adjoa Andoh, because her reading really made the story such a fun and captivating listen. There was so much emotion and care put into the narration that I really could paint each scene and the emotions on each character's face in my head. It felt like I was watching a movie.
Now, for the book itself. Never have I read a romance book where the characters felt so real and tangible. Chloe is a fantastic main character, and you can really get a sense of the kind of person she is. You can tell the story was meant to be about the development of her own character along with the romance. She is a really strongly built, well thought out character who feels like a real person, and it really added to my experience. You feel for her, you get sad with her, and you cheer when she triumphs.
Red, also. Wow. He's fantastic. A wonderfully romantic, compassionate, and also incredibly fleshed out character that really added to my experience as well. He was so sweet to Chloe. Not only was I swooning, but I was also captivated by his own arc. The final conflict relied heavily on each character's self reflection, and wrapped the story with a neat bow.
Talia Hibbert is an outstanding writer, and now one of my favorite authors. The prose was fantastic, and perfectly encapsulated each character's emotion. The omniscient third person (am I even using that right) narration was done so skillfully and is great inspiration for my own work. Even though it's in third person, each character had their own tone and voice and it was so delightful to listen to.
This is genuinely a book that is going to stick with me. Nothing was cliche (not always a bad thing) or surface-level. Everything felt super thought out and meticulously planned. Each moment, each character trait, was important to the story. It was also, SO. CUTE. I applauded in my car once it ended. Seriously a fantastic book, no notes. Needless to say, I began listening to Act Your Age, Eve Brown, immediately after (since I read Take a Hint, Dani Brown, a while ago, and also, LOVED it).
Some spoilery reviews/comments:
- gosh... when Red wrote her the list I almost cried that was soooo thoughtful and endearing
- I loved Chloe's conversation with Gigi at the end of the book. I wish it was a little longer because I loved how big of a turning point it was for Chloe's character/outlook on life and Red
- Red and Chloe love each other in such a beautiful, careful, devoted way that I just can't get over it. Please tell me he proposed in the MOMA.