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4.5 stars
*I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.*
It’s not often that I read contemporary romance, these days. However, as I’d already read S.J.’s sci-fi series and really liked it, I wanted to see if I’d feel the same way about her contemporary stories. Also, I was drawn to this book because it was about a long-distance relationship which was aided by technology. In this day and age, who can’t relate to that? Well, I know I certainly understood, and I found this novel to be a really good read.
The narrators and main characters of this book were Lee and Laura. Laura was a very strong, independent, and brave woman, but her past made it hard to totally trust anyone new. Lee was a successful lawyer, who was trying to figure out what he wanted out of life, and he just happened to be Korean. The two of them made for great characters to follow this story through, especially as they got to know one another a lot better. I really liked both of them, and I found the author successfully made their voices different, so I could always tell who was narrating, even without the POV labels.
There were quite a few side characters in this book, ranging from friends, exes, and family. I loved and hated some, and others were not what they seemed. I think my favorite side characters were Laura’s friends, Theresa and Nicole. I loved Theresa for always telling Laura things straight out, even though she didn’t want to hurt her. Nicole was awesome, because she was a new, positive friend for Laura, and I could tell that they were a lot alike. As for the families, i definitely liked certain people more in Lee’s. This is because all Laura really had was her mother and her aunts, an her mother was really selfish, and she’s the one we got to know the best. Out of Lee’s family, I liked that Nari was different from how we were told she was, and I thought Jin was nice. However, I had real hatred for Lee’s mom, because she was very mean, interfering, and just a bad person. Then, there was Lee’s ex-girlfriend, Sandra. She was annoying, but nowhere near as hateful as Lee’s mother, and I absolutely loved the fact that there were never any misunderstandings between Lee and Laura over her.
The plot of this novel was all about Lee and Laura’s long-distance relationship. They had many obstacles in the forms of their families, pasts, and the distance between them. I loved the way they used technology to connect themselves to one another, because this is exactly what people do now, and I felt the realness of how hard the distance was for them. I also appreciated the fact that even though they were attracted to each other, they had to talk and really get to know one another, because they were so far apart. The multicultural aspect of this story was great to read about, as well. There were some villains in the form of their families, and a bit of drama, because of Laura’s past. I thought everything was very well-done, and I read this book in a matter of hours.
Overall, I thought that this story showed how a contemporary romance should be done. There was drama, complicated pasts, and insane families. However, there was also lots of communication, hardly any assuming, and no insta-love. I loved the relationship between Lee and Laura, and never once thought it was unhealthy. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants a real, modern-day, and multicultural love story, without all the cliches.
*I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.*
It’s not often that I read contemporary romance, these days. However, as I’d already read S.J.’s sci-fi series and really liked it, I wanted to see if I’d feel the same way about her contemporary stories. Also, I was drawn to this book because it was about a long-distance relationship which was aided by technology. In this day and age, who can’t relate to that? Well, I know I certainly understood, and I found this novel to be a really good read.
The narrators and main characters of this book were Lee and Laura. Laura was a very strong, independent, and brave woman, but her past made it hard to totally trust anyone new. Lee was a successful lawyer, who was trying to figure out what he wanted out of life, and he just happened to be Korean. The two of them made for great characters to follow this story through, especially as they got to know one another a lot better. I really liked both of them, and I found the author successfully made their voices different, so I could always tell who was narrating, even without the POV labels.
There were quite a few side characters in this book, ranging from friends, exes, and family. I loved and hated some, and others were not what they seemed. I think my favorite side characters were Laura’s friends, Theresa and Nicole. I loved Theresa for always telling Laura things straight out, even though she didn’t want to hurt her. Nicole was awesome, because she was a new, positive friend for Laura, and I could tell that they were a lot alike. As for the families, i definitely liked certain people more in Lee’s. This is because all Laura really had was her mother and her aunts, an her mother was really selfish, and she’s the one we got to know the best. Out of Lee’s family, I liked that Nari was different from how we were told she was, and I thought Jin was nice. However, I had real hatred for Lee’s mom, because she was very mean, interfering, and just a bad person. Then, there was Lee’s ex-girlfriend, Sandra. She was annoying, but nowhere near as hateful as Lee’s mother, and I absolutely loved the fact that there were never any misunderstandings between Lee and Laura over her.
The plot of this novel was all about Lee and Laura’s long-distance relationship. They had many obstacles in the forms of their families, pasts, and the distance between them. I loved the way they used technology to connect themselves to one another, because this is exactly what people do now, and I felt the realness of how hard the distance was for them. I also appreciated the fact that even though they were attracted to each other, they had to talk and really get to know one another, because they were so far apart. The multicultural aspect of this story was great to read about, as well. There were some villains in the form of their families, and a bit of drama, because of Laura’s past. I thought everything was very well-done, and I read this book in a matter of hours.
Overall, I thought that this story showed how a contemporary romance should be done. There was drama, complicated pasts, and insane families. However, there was also lots of communication, hardly any assuming, and no insta-love. I loved the relationship between Lee and Laura, and never once thought it was unhealthy. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants a real, modern-day, and multicultural love story, without all the cliches.
I loved this book. I loved the premise. I loved loved Laura and Lee. Two broken people who are perfect for each other. What I didn't like was the rushed ending! But damn, I want more of these two! Hurry up and buy your copy!
This very modern love story was such a lovely, fun read. Long distance relationships of all sorts are so much more prevalent in this age of ALL THE TECHNOLOGIES. And Stephanie's book tells a tale of a random meeting that turns into so much more. Great read!
How many years has this been on my e-reader, already ? And I'm just reading it now ?! Well, at least, I finally read it.
Many years ago, when I read Lola's blog, I saw that she really loved this author so I added S.J. Pajonas to my reading list and knew that one day, I'll get to read her. And I'm so glad I did. While cleaning my e-reader, recently, I deleted many books that didn't correspond to my tastes any more. I read the first few pages, sighed heavily and deleted them. I read the first few pages of Face Time, easily got into it, loved the characters, the story, got addicted and could hardly put it down to go to sleep.
Both Laura and Lee had their family issues, both had delt differently with the cards life life had handed them, both were ready to make changes. Lee was a darling, reserved but tired of the life he's living and hoping for more. Laura needed to find some fresh air or she'd suffocate ! I loved how strong she was, I loved how they fought for the lives they want to live for themselves, not anyone else, and dammit, there was some sizzling chemistry in here !
I loved reading this book and absolutely recommend it. I hear there's a book #2 in that series, it's not available for Kindle now but somehow, I'll manage to get it ^^
Many years ago, when I read Lola's blog, I saw that she really loved this author so I added S.J. Pajonas to my reading list and knew that one day, I'll get to read her. And I'm so glad I did. While cleaning my e-reader, recently, I deleted many books that didn't correspond to my tastes any more. I read the first few pages, sighed heavily and deleted them. I read the first few pages of Face Time, easily got into it, loved the characters, the story, got addicted and could hardly put it down to go to sleep.
Both Laura and Lee had their family issues, both had delt differently with the cards life life had handed them, both were ready to make changes. Lee was a darling, reserved but tired of the life he's living and hoping for more. Laura needed to find some fresh air or she'd suffocate ! I loved how strong she was, I loved how they fought for the lives they want to live for themselves, not anyone else, and dammit, there was some sizzling chemistry in here !
I loved reading this book and absolutely recommend it. I hear there's a book #2 in that series, it's not available for Kindle now but somehow, I'll manage to get it ^^
*I received a free copy of Face Time in exchange of an honest review*
Full review to come soon.
Sweet story about how dating via Face Time is possible while living in completely different parts of the world.
This and all my other reviews are originally posted on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews
Full review to come soon.
Sweet story about how dating via Face Time is possible while living in completely different parts of the world.
This and all my other reviews are originally posted on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews