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birdykinsreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
cobaltbookshelf's review
2.0
2.5 stars
Plot was fun but couple did nothing for me but Alexa was great.
Plot was fun but couple did nothing for me but Alexa was great.
annact2204's review against another edition
emotional
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
5.0
bbarrera222's review
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
Such an easy read if you’re in a reading slump! It’s the perfect romance novel. I must say, though, the characters are ALWAYS eating! The finale was underwhelming. Maybe because I read “The Proposal” first and knew their ending. But overall, a direct plot with lots of representation.
melanna's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-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? It's complicated
3.0
This was a solid romance. Some spice but not heavily smutty. I didn’t love how much the character talked about her body in a self-conscious way but I liked that it was never negatively talked about from other people that mattered.
ihavetosay's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Reviewed at ihavetosay.blog
SYNOPSIS
Alexa goes to a hotel to visit her sister and gets stuck in the elevator with an attractive man. She learns his name is Drew and he talks about how he is dreading having to go to his ex’s wedding with his best friend. Spur of the moment, he asks her if she would be his plus one. She says yes.
What could happen?
RECAP AND REVIEW
This is the first book in a standalone romance series told in first person. I’ve read the sixth book, and I loved it, so now I’m going back.
This book is a fluffy interracial romance. It scratches the surface of what it is like to be black in white spaces. Drew is oblivious at times. Alexa fights through her discomfort. She repeatedly thinks about how she compares to Drew’s friends and wonders if he is attracted to her.
Drew and Alexa perspectives are woven in nicely together in each chapter.
Alexa and Drew get along. Maybe there’s instalove, but there’s a certain je ne sais quoi in their relationship that strings them together in their undefined long distance situation. They grew comfortable quickly and made it work with their schedules.
I liked the subplot of Alexa working towards a rehabilitation arts program. Drew didn’t understand but becomes supportive. I wish this was dived into more, because I don’t think their disagreement about it was ever talked through.
I loved Carlos, Drew’s friend. Drew was kinda rude to him at times, to me, but it could be said that Carlos liked to poke Drew’s buttons to push him outside of his comfort zone. Carlos would call him out and he was understanding of Drew and his temperament.
The third act break up was the result of miscommunication. Insecurities are fed into and assumptions are made that lead to their separation. I will admit it was frustrating but I do think third act breakups make sense most of the time.
OVERALL
Overall, I give this book a 4 out of 5 stars. I liked the writing style and how the story made me feel. Parts of it poked at me, but the book is meant to be light and as a lighthearted story, what I didn’t like didn’t take away from my experience.
SYNOPSIS
Alexa goes to a hotel to visit her sister and gets stuck in the elevator with an attractive man. She learns his name is Drew and he talks about how he is dreading having to go to his ex’s wedding with his best friend. Spur of the moment, he asks her if she would be his plus one. She says yes.
What could happen?
RECAP AND REVIEW
This is the first book in a standalone romance series told in first person. I’ve read the sixth book, and I loved it, so now I’m going back.
This book is a fluffy interracial romance. It scratches the surface of what it is like to be black in white spaces. Drew is oblivious at times. Alexa fights through her discomfort. She repeatedly thinks about how she compares to Drew’s friends and wonders if he is attracted to her.
Drew and Alexa perspectives are woven in nicely together in each chapter.
Alexa and Drew get along. Maybe there’s instalove, but there’s a certain je ne sais quoi in their relationship that strings them together in their undefined long distance situation. They grew comfortable quickly and made it work with their schedules.
I liked the subplot of Alexa working towards a rehabilitation arts program. Drew didn’t understand but becomes supportive. I wish this was dived into more, because I don’t think their disagreement about it was ever talked through.
I loved Carlos, Drew’s friend. Drew was kinda rude to him at times, to me, but it could be said that Carlos liked to poke Drew’s buttons to push him outside of his comfort zone. Carlos would call him out and he was understanding of Drew and his temperament.
The third act break up was the result of miscommunication. Insecurities are fed into and assumptions are made that lead to their separation. I will admit it was frustrating but I do think third act breakups make sense most of the time.
OVERALL
Overall, I give this book a 4 out of 5 stars. I liked the writing style and how the story made me feel. Parts of it poked at me, but the book is meant to be light and as a lighthearted story, what I didn’t like didn’t take away from my experience.
krisreads314's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jess_mango's review
4.0
3.5 stars Quick read. I liked Alexa but didn't love Drew.
I was hoping to enjoy this book more than I did but I will definitely be checking out the follow-up books.
I was hoping to enjoy this book more than I did but I will definitely be checking out the follow-up books.
ipsita's review
3.0
*3.5 Stars* It was sweet, it was fast and sexy. I loved the characters and their whimsical romance. I loved the way they fell in love so fast yet slow. This was such a soft yet short romance I read in a day and enjoyed it too. It was the exact light-hearted and cute read I needed for me.