Reviews

Well Met by Jen DeLuca

katsventures's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

sarsarsarsarsar's review against another edition

5.0

Is this a true 5star? Idk… it gives you EVERYTHING you could possibly want in a romcom; jokes, anxious thoughts, sexy costumes, spicy scenes, a convenient ending, and interesting (enough) characters - but still something is missing (and it’s not the writing or the story telling). I cant put my finger on what is lacking so I can’t ethically remove a star.

Overall great read! I squealed and laughed a few times, I also snapped “shut up” and “no.” Out loud several times -> any emotion invoked is good!

Super creative premise, huge appreciation for the beginning of the book. I think it was exemplary how the author opened the story and shed background without it feeling like information overload and boring.

I really liked this book, of course some parts were really annoying. But I think these kind of books are annoying! That’s why I love reading them :)

Would recommend when you want an easy read with a little bit of camp.

robynk16's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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? Yes

4.0

Such a fun and cute enemies to lovers rom-com! Quick read, that will make you laugh out loud and want to visit your local ren faire!

happyjackiep's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️

kiwi_shortcake's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

bettielovesbooks's review against another edition

5.0

I have never wanted to go or been part of a Renaissance Faire but now I want to go and find one, what a charming book. Although I wish Emily and Simon didn’t have so many miscommunication issues.

jourdanicus's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

Ugh... I wish I had DNFed this, unfortunately. I love the Renaissance fair I've been to so I thought it would be a cute setting for a romance novel. Sadly the story and characters just lacked depth. Sometimes that can make for a fun, light read, but I struggled to suspend disbelief enough to enjoy. And then the icing on the cake (derogatory) was when Emily, a gal Simon had known for what, 6 weeks? Told him

he basically needed to get over his dead brother and put her first.

Grief is complex and this book didn't have the depth to handle that topic.

Edit: if I find out the lasagna + milk for dinner mentioned at the end is a Twilight reference, I'm adding half a star to my rating for that Easter egg 🤣

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Alcohol, Car accident, and Grief

lolarose1234's review against another edition

4.0

4.5* really relatable I want to review more but I finished listening to the audiobook at work and don’t have time right now.

kbuckler's review against another edition

funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

ravenslanding's review against another edition

5.0

This was a really fun, lightrom com with heart. I thoroughly enjoyed, and really wish there was word for "men" that rhymed with "wench" because "Wenches before--something that refers to men and rhymes with wenches" is a thing now.