adelebuck's review
3.0
This is a fun, fast read - a second chance romance between television journalists. As someone who has lived in the DC area for almost 20 years, it's got a great sense of place. The hero and heroine are both people I'd want to hang out with (this is not a necessity for me, but always nice to see - makes for a relaxing read), and the heroine's group of girlfriends is a fun, well-drawn group.
What didn't work for me? Not one but two women creep all over Colm (the hero) - one at a party, one at work (Radhika, the heroine's, boss) in the most over-the-top, "jealous female" way imaginable. Once, for this plot device? Not my favorite, but okay. But twice was just too much.
In addition, there's a lot of odd logistical detail that gets included that bogs down the story - for instance, Colm brings her some ramen that she's going to eat later. The author tells us that she takes it to the break room, labels it (down to where she gets the pen from), and puts it in the fridge. There was so much detail that I figured it had to factor into the plot later (does she get poisoned? What's going to happen? Nothing, actually).
Would I recommend? Sure. It's a light, fun read that's not just set where I live, but highlights some of its landmarks in a new and fun way. If you're not turned off by Predatory Female Villains (TM), it's likely you'll really like it.
I was given an ARC for an honest review.
What didn't work for me? Not one but two women creep all over Colm (the hero) - one at a party, one at work (Radhika, the heroine's, boss) in the most over-the-top, "jealous female" way imaginable. Once, for this plot device? Not my favorite, but okay. But twice was just too much.
In addition, there's a lot of odd logistical detail that gets included that bogs down the story - for instance, Colm brings her some ramen that she's going to eat later. The author tells us that she takes it to the break room, labels it (down to where she gets the pen from), and puts it in the fridge. There was so much detail that I figured it had to factor into the plot later (does she get poisoned? What's going to happen? Nothing, actually).
Would I recommend? Sure. It's a light, fun read that's not just set where I live, but highlights some of its landmarks in a new and fun way. If you're not turned off by Predatory Female Villains (TM), it's likely you'll really like it.
I was given an ARC for an honest review.
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