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liana's review against another edition
2.0
I'm struggling a bit trying to come up with a fitting review for this book. When I picked it up I was expecting a light, slightly soap-opera-y romance; and that I got. However, and despite going into it with almost no expectations, I was still slightly disappointed.
Now, before I go any further, I need to say that I have not read the previous books in the series - I still managed to make sense of the characters and their relationships (in other words, I don't think it's necessary to have read the first two books in order to understand this one). That being said, would having read the first two books have made me enjoy this one more? Maybe... but i don't really care enough to try and find out.
Now that that's out of the way, I have to admit that the characters were quite the disappointment. Again, I have not read the previous books in the series, but if that's them after two books worth of character development... I was right to not read the entire series. I seriously found all of them either underdeveloped, annoying, or a mix of both. I was quite fond of Lexi and Jesse until I found out Lexi used to be Jesse's intern when they started dating which is just a bit weird? They obviously have a great relationship right now, but the beginning of their love story is not really my cup of tea.
As for Sam and Lucy? First of all, I was not feeling it. I just can't understand how and when their feelings for each other developed. Sure, they were attracted to each other from the very beginning, but when did they fall in love? More importantly, why did they fall in love? I honestly couldn't tell you. It was all a bit too-much-sex-not-enough-romance. Despite not being a massive fan of their relationship, I thought Sam was an okay character, and she definitely had her moments. Lucy, I was not a fan of. How is a woman in her thirties so insecure about and conscious of her girlfriend's past love life? Seriously, get a grip. I hate the whole "I want to be the only one to touch you/make you feel this way / your past bothers me" trope SO MUCH. I've been on the receiving end of such behaviour and honestly it. sucks. Especially since Sam is a woman in her late twenties - is she supposed to not have a romantic/sexual past?? I'm so frustrated.
I was, however, quite fond of Sasha, even if she was done dirty. Again, I have not read the previous books, so I don't really know how that plotline played out, but why is the only bisexual character of the book a cheater? I thought we had moved past such stereotypical and harmful depictions. In my opinion, she was the book's most compelling character, but I can't overlook these aspects of her characterization.
Overall, I can't say I particularly enjoyed this book. I certainly liked the sense of community and certain sweet moments between the characters (even if they occurred more often in their platonic than their romantic relationships), but ultimately, it was not the book for me.
Now, before I go any further, I need to say that I have not read the previous books in the series - I still managed to make sense of the characters and their relationships (in other words, I don't think it's necessary to have read the first two books in order to understand this one). That being said, would having read the first two books have made me enjoy this one more? Maybe... but i don't really care enough to try and find out.
Now that that's out of the way, I have to admit that the characters were quite the disappointment. Again, I have not read the previous books in the series, but if that's them after two books worth of character development... I was right to not read the entire series. I seriously found all of them either underdeveloped, annoying, or a mix of both. I was quite fond of Lexi and Jesse until I found out Lexi used to be Jesse's intern when they started dating which is just a bit weird? They obviously have a great relationship right now, but the beginning of their love story is not really my cup of tea.
As for Sam and Lucy? First of all, I was not feeling it. I just can't understand how and when their feelings for each other developed. Sure, they were attracted to each other from the very beginning, but when did they fall in love? More importantly, why did they fall in love? I honestly couldn't tell you. It was all a bit too-much-sex-not-enough-romance. Despite not being a massive fan of their relationship, I thought Sam was an okay character, and she definitely had her moments. Lucy, I was not a fan of. How is a woman in her thirties so insecure about and conscious of her girlfriend's past love life? Seriously, get a grip. I hate the whole "I want to be the only one to touch you/make you feel this way / your past bothers me" trope SO MUCH. I've been on the receiving end of such behaviour and honestly it. sucks. Especially since Sam is a woman in her late twenties - is she supposed to not have a romantic/sexual past?? I'm so frustrated.
I was, however, quite fond of Sasha, even if she was done dirty. Again, I have not read the previous books, so I don't really know how that plotline played out, but why is the only bisexual character of the book a cheater? I thought we had moved past such stereotypical and harmful depictions. In my opinion, she was the book's most compelling character, but I can't overlook these aspects of her characterization.
Overall, I can't say I particularly enjoyed this book. I certainly liked the sense of community and certain sweet moments between the characters (even if they occurred more often in their platonic than their romantic relationships), but ultimately, it was not the book for me.
munleigh's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed reading about Sam and Lucy's journey and their romance, but I found myself always looking forward to Meg's story and hopefully finding her happily ever after.
Lexi and Jesse were a part of this book as well but had minor roles.
I suggest reading the books in order if you're about to start the series.
I will definitely reread this series again as I enjoyed it that much.
Review also posted here: https://wp.me/p4Pp9O-J7
Lexi and Jesse were a part of this book as well but had minor roles.
I suggest reading the books in order if you're about to start the series.
I will definitely reread this series again as I enjoyed it that much.
Review also posted here: https://wp.me/p4Pp9O-J7
lezreviewbooks's review
4.0
This is book 3 of Bay West Social series about a group of friends living in a lesbian condo in Staten Island. I haven't read the previous two so I feel that I lost a bit on the background story of some characters. However, 'Definite possibility' reads as a stand alone novel. The story revolves around two couples: ex girlfriends Meg and Sasha and the owner of Lucy's coffee store and butch/player Sam. The two parallel romances gives a quicker pace to the book with more drama and romance. There's even an unexpected twist at the end involving Lucy's sister that came as a complete surprise to me. But what I really liked is that the story goes beyond both romances and is a tale of friendship, family and love. I only wish I had read the previous books first in order to enjoy it fully.
Overall, a heart warming and feel good story with a bit of drama on the side. 4 stars.
ARC provided by Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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Overall, a heart warming and feel good story with a bit of drama on the side. 4 stars.
ARC provided by Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
See all my reviews at
www.lezreviewbooks.wordpress.com
sass's review
Gave up on this one because the borderline biphobic remarks Meg makes about her past with Sasha got to me, and the weird scene where Meg and Lexi slag off open relationships seemed unnecessary too.
imzadirose's review
4.0
Received from NetGalley for my honest review
Completed 1/27/18
254 page ebook
Was so glad to get back to Bay West, my favorite lesbian community. This series is just good. There's little pettiness, there's real like situations, there's lovable characters. It's everything you want in a series about a tight knit community.
The things I want to praise about are all spoilery, so I don't wanna go there. :/ I like what finally happened with Meg, because ugh the start of the book. I didn't like, at all, what was going on with Lexi/Jesse. Unfortunately if that continues on in the next book, with more than just a blurb about it, I will probably have to end my love affair with these books. We'll see. The books tend to be about Meg and whoever new is in town, as long as it stays that way, we'll be all good. If it focuses on the other stuff, I'll be super disappointed, but that's just me.
Recommended for GLBT fans, and those who like reading about the ongoing sagas of a small community.
Setting = A
Plot = B
Conflict = B
Characters = B+
Theme = A
Completed 1/27/18
254 page ebook
Was so glad to get back to Bay West, my favorite lesbian community. This series is just good. There's little pettiness, there's real like situations, there's lovable characters. It's everything you want in a series about a tight knit community.
The things I want to praise about are all spoilery, so I don't wanna go there. :/ I like what finally happened with Meg, because ugh the start of the book. I didn't like, at all, what was going on with Lexi/Jesse. Unfortunately if that continues on in the next book, with more than just a blurb about it, I will probably have to end my love affair with these books. We'll see. The books tend to be about Meg and whoever new is in town, as long as it stays that way, we'll be all good. If it focuses on the other stuff, I'll be super disappointed, but that's just me.
Recommended for GLBT fans, and those who like reading about the ongoing sagas of a small community.
Setting = A
Plot = B
Conflict = B
Characters = B+
Theme = A
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