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kerosenelit's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
2.0
Another promising romance that unfortunately went downhill for me. But I think if you're looking for a story to settle a sense of wanderlust, this is a good option. Delivering a fill of Irish folklore, history, and local dialect, the setting of Inishmore was super lovely.
With a grumpy attitude resulting in a broken camera, I really liked the initial hostility between Cordelia and Niall, too. But it was short lived. The hate towards one another was resolved rather quickly, resulting in an overly fast timeline with a questionable romantic development.
In a nutshell, it crammed in a lot of emotions and conflicts for two characters that hardly knew each other. I needed more time spent with Cordelia and Niall as a couple. The intensity of their feelings, especially after a mere one month together, was a little ridiculous and unbelievable for me.
(heat level: multiple open-door scenes, explicit details)
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own
With a grumpy attitude resulting in a broken camera, I really liked the initial hostility between Cordelia and Niall, too. But it was short lived. The hate towards one another was resolved rather quickly, resulting in an overly fast timeline with a questionable romantic development.
In a nutshell, it crammed in a lot of emotions and conflicts for two characters that hardly knew each other. I needed more time spent with Cordelia and Niall as a couple. The intensity of their feelings, especially after a mere one month together, was a little ridiculous and unbelievable for me.
(heat level: multiple open-door scenes, explicit details)
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Infidelity
dennikel's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
My ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I was a little hesitant to read a first time novel by an American writer set in Ireland as those can be a bit cringy and distract from the story but I thought this was well executed. This has the enemy to lovers, sunshine /grumpy tropes covered.
malackalharaizeh's review
emotional
funny
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
4.75
allynfireheart's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review:
I had SUCH a good time reading this book. The Irish vibes were so cozy & I felt like I was on vacation. This is the perfect read for summer time!
The cast in this book is just SO FUN. From Cordelia to Roisin to Collin to Niall to Allison to BRIGID! I absolutely loved every single character and genuinely just felt like this book wrapped me in a massive hug.
If you're looking for a cute, cozy, sweet romance story for spring or summer time, this is IT!
I had SUCH a good time reading this book. The Irish vibes were so cozy & I felt like I was on vacation. This is the perfect read for summer time!
The cast in this book is just SO FUN. From Cordelia to Roisin to Collin to Niall to Allison to BRIGID! I absolutely loved every single character and genuinely just felt like this book wrapped me in a massive hug.
If you're looking for a cute, cozy, sweet romance story for spring or summer time, this is IT!
kelmel's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
3.0
Thank you to NetGalley, Amy Ewing and Alcove Press for the opportunity to be an ARC reader of The Irish Goodbye for my honest review.
This book is about 2 lost souls you find each other. Cordelia is from New York and since losing her dad is struggling to to maintain her photography career and needs to a change of scenary to reset. Niall is an Irish chef who lost his dream girl, his dream restuarant and his best friend all in one swoop, so heads back home to find his feet.
This book starts out as an Enemies to Lovers read, and you cannot help but fall in love with each character you meet. Individually you hurt for each character and you are itching to see them happy again. You quickly see how these two souls were meant to be and it is a beautiful read.
I fell in love with Cordelia and Niall seperately, but struggling to connect them as a couple. I felt like we barely spent any time with them together before they are forced apart again. At the tail end of the book, it is like finding characters you recognise. The pain, fear and emptiness is back and because I connected with both characters seperately, you hurt right alongside them.
The ending was beautiful. It had my heart racing and I was itching to turn the page.
I do believe that if we had more time with them as a couple and their relationahip didnt feel rushed, this would easily be a 5 star read for me.
Thank you again for this opportunity.
#TheIrishGoodbye #NetGalley #AlcovePress
This book is about 2 lost souls you find each other. Cordelia is from New York and since losing her dad is struggling to to maintain her photography career and needs to a change of scenary to reset. Niall is an Irish chef who lost his dream girl, his dream restuarant and his best friend all in one swoop, so heads back home to find his feet.
This book starts out as an Enemies to Lovers read, and you cannot help but fall in love with each character you meet. Individually you hurt for each character and you are itching to see them happy again. You quickly see how these two souls were meant to be and it is a beautiful read.
I fell in love with Cordelia and Niall seperately, but struggling to connect them as a couple. I felt like we barely spent any time with them together before they are forced apart again. At the tail end of the book, it is like finding characters you recognise. The pain, fear and emptiness is back and because I connected with both characters seperately, you hurt right alongside them.
The ending was beautiful. It had my heart racing and I was itching to turn the page.
I do believe that if we had more time with them as a couple and their relationahip didnt feel rushed, this would easily be a 5 star read for me.
Thank you again for this opportunity.
#TheIrishGoodbye #NetGalley #AlcovePress
becfund's review
3.25
I was very excited to read this story because I love Ireland and I think it beautifully showed the feeling of a small Irish town and the close community of people. The story had great potential but it was a bit of a let down.
The writing felt very juvenile, bits that were overwritten and then missing bits I would’ve liked to see. (We do not need to know she puts her hair in a “messy/loose bun” four times) I don’t generally mind a quick romance where the characters fall fast but this was to the extreeemmmeee. They went from 0 to 1000 in literally a couple hours, and then to 2000 after a couple weeks.
I did enjoy the cast of characters, even her mom did eventually redeem herself but it was tricky to want to appreciate that. I think Roisin was the saving grace of this whole novel, she was hilarious and I want her to be my Irish grandma. I think the plot had great potential in her dealing with her grief, but that wasn’t explored much.
I will definitely be interested in seeing more from this author, I think all the elements are there; interesting plot, endearing characters with long term goals, and outside forces/drama. I look forward to future books and new adventures! Maybe another Inishmore romance with Collin??
Received as an ARC via NetGalley.
The writing felt very juvenile, bits that were overwritten and then missing bits I would’ve liked to see. (We do not need to know she puts her hair in a “messy/loose bun” four times) I don’t generally mind a quick romance where the characters fall fast but this was to the extreeemmmeee. They went from 0 to 1000 in literally a couple hours, and then to 2000 after a couple weeks.
I did enjoy the cast of characters, even her mom did eventually redeem herself but it was tricky to want to appreciate that. I think Roisin was the saving grace of this whole novel, she was hilarious and I want her to be my Irish grandma. I think the plot had great potential in her dealing with her grief, but that wasn’t explored much.
I will definitely be interested in seeing more from this author, I think all the elements are there; interesting plot, endearing characters with long term goals, and outside forces/drama. I look forward to future books and new adventures! Maybe another Inishmore romance with Collin??
Received as an ARC via NetGalley.
andinasilver's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? No
3.25
ashleyarroyo's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
sarahreads2222's review against another edition
Had for review but the pacing was too slow. Not a romance but more of a literary "woman finding her footing" book with grief aspects and a light romance sub-plot
catsandcoffeebycc's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0