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kathaley122's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jackiehorne's review
3.0
My feelings about Barry's latest echo those of Goodreads reviewer Charlotte:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5214026679
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5214026679
am0726's review against another edition
DNF 15%- this book is all tell tell tell and the few show parts are just totally antithetical to what we’re being told. Will is an asshole, Nic is a doormat, I don’t care to find out what the hell either of their deals is.
The NYT recommended this and I have no idea why.
The NYT recommended this and I have no idea why.
books_and_more_books_byt's review against another edition
4.0
Chick Magnet was a light and funny romance that had me laughing the entire time. I have never read anything by Ms. Barry and I never thought a book about chickens would work out so well but I am happy I got to read this book. It was easy to read, had great characters, and was full of wit. I will certainly be watching for her next book to come out!
amyreadsandsails's review
5.0
mf - contemporary romance - white MCs - low steam - POV: third, dual - celebrity - child-free - enemies to lovers - grumpy/sunshine - mental health rep - neighbors to lovers - opposites attract - small town - 5 stars. I really enjoyed this book, especially the humor in it. I read the first half in audio and then switched to ebook (against my will) and I do think the audiobook was really good. The first chapter had me laughing a lot with the runaway lawn dinosaurs. I liked how the characters (especially Nic) handled confrontation.
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this grumpy/sunshine, neighbors to lovers romance between a social media Chicken influencer and the hot 'Viking' vet next door! Steamy with so much character depth! I couldn't get enough of this small town romance.
Will was such a relatable lead, struggling to keep his business afloat and battling situational depression, he keeps trying to do better (going to therapy, fundraising, etc.). The characters are perfect for one another and the chemistry was off the charts.
Great on audio and highly recommended!! Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!
Will was such a relatable lead, struggling to keep his business afloat and battling situational depression, he keeps trying to do better (going to therapy, fundraising, etc.). The characters are perfect for one another and the chemistry was off the charts.
Great on audio and highly recommended!! Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!
tessisreading2's review against another edition
4.0
I tend not to read The Latest Hot Contemporary Release, but in this case I made an exception, and I'm so glad I did - a really thoughtful, sweet contemporary romance that deals with depression, pets, abusive exes, and social media, with a compelling and realistic romance underlying the whole book.
mia_reads_romance's review against another edition
5.0
This is an incredibly fun read! The hero is perfection. How can you not love a small town vet whose a little depressed but not afraid to get therapy? A meet cute involving a chicken chase? Adorable animals? I'm sold. I always like reading about interesting professions and this one had two professions that are super interesting to read about. I also have a thing for a romance where one of the characters is starting their life over and in this case Nicole is starting out in a new town. I loved seeing her find her way and meet new people. Can’t wait to read more from this author!
tessanne's review against another edition
3.0
Solid 2.5 stars
This book had a lot of potential and decent MCs but unfortunately it didn’t deliver. There was a lot of repetitive inner feelings and dialogue when that time could have been better spent developing characters and having them interact.
The chemistry seemed kind of secondary to the plot and their hot interactions seemed stilted and uncomfortable.
This book had a lot of potential and decent MCs but unfortunately it didn’t deliver. There was a lot of repetitive inner feelings and dialogue when that time could have been better spent developing characters and having them interact.
The chemistry seemed kind of secondary to the plot and their hot interactions seemed stilted and uncomfortable.