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Something to Talk About by Meryl Wilsner

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erica_0000's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book was an entertaining read that kept me captivated and was easy to get through. The plot follows the two main characters in dual POV, Jo a famous Hollywood figure, and her assistant Emma. While the book was entertaining enough and did have a few lines that made me chuckle, it was not the best Rom-com I have ever read. I did enjoy the representation, but I definitely think that the chemistry between the characters could have been a little stronger as well as giving them both a bit more depth. That being said, I think both the main characters were interesting, but my favorites were the side characters of Jo’s best friend Evelyn, and Emma’s sister, Avery. I think they added a lot to the plot and made the book flow better. Overall, I did enjoy the read and it kept me captivated but could have been improved on as well.

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mjwhitlock18's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted slow-paced

4.5

This sapphic, age-gap, slow burn, forbidden Hollywood romance hooked me from the beginning. When I say this book is slow-burn, it’s slooooooow, and I might’ve appreciated getting to see more of them as an actual couple. I am usually really irked by a miscommunication trope, and while it still bothered me at points here, overall I found it understandable in the situation. I liked the main characters, including their banter and building friendship, and there’s also a good cast of dynamic supporting women side characters. It handles the topic of sexual harassment in Hollywood in a blunt respectful way. Overall, this book is sweet, delightful, and definitely worth the read.

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