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calistacyq's review against another edition
5.0
Cute, light-hearted and charming, Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson is about an aspiring author who works as an editor in the publishing industry, and she has her manuscript edited by a mystery editor.
Summary: Savannah "Sav" Cade is an editor at Pennington Pen, but she's also an aspiring author and writes under the pen name Holly Ray. One day, a Mystery Editor begins to edit her manuscript. Meanwhile, she also forms an unlikely friendship with the CEO's son and her new co-worker, William "Will" Pennington.
Tropes/Genres:
• friends to lovers
• workplace romance
• book about writing
• miscommunication (minor, cute)
• grumpy x sunshine
• slow burn
• contemporary rom-com
• set in Nashville, Tennessee
Review: This book is so cute! I love Savannah and William so much. I find the idea of their connection through the manuscript very refreshing. There's also a little touch of miscommunication, but it's done in such a cute way that enhances their love story.
William is the biggest cutie ever. He seems cold and aloof, but he's actually such a big sweetheart. There's just something about men named William, really. I love that he has a moral compass and believes in doing the right thing. He listens and considers other people's opinions instead of thinking that he's always right. He also cares about his employees and how they're treated. It's basic human decency, but there's something special about that.
Savannah is an aspiring author. She feels average and lacks a sense of self-worth, especially what happened with Ferris and Olivia, her sister. She's a little quirky. She thinks her sister is way better than her in every way. I love how she doesn't hesitate to support other people despite having her own insecurities. She isn't really a main character that stands out, but she's undoubtedly a nice person.
The romance between William and Savannah is quite chill. Like, their conversations are very cute, but they're also very subtle, so not many people may be able to catch their chemistry. I really enjoyed the editing process of the book. It really brings out their personalities. Savannah wants to write books about an average girl and underdog just like her, and I thought that her idea was sweet.
Of course, there were some parts that may make some readers shift uncomfortably in their seats, such as Savannah's awful family and her ex Ferris. Savannah's regular mentions of the Cade family motto did make me cringe internally, but I could easily overlook that because many people do highly value family above everything else even if their family may not be the best, which is the case for Savannah. It's just a different culture, and I don't think it's right to judge people based on that. Her family also didn't appear enough for readers to judge based on other aspects rather than solely because of Ferris.
Anyway, Ferris was a terrible guy, and I think that the author wrote him quite well – he successfully pisses off people. I feel that the author's intentions with every character were met. The likeable characters are likeable and the awful characters are easy to dislike. I can't even fully dislike Ferris because he's just... dumb and confused. Other side characters don't get that much of a spotlight, but I think it's perfectly fine for a romance book to only focus on the two main characters and their friendship and relationship development.
Overall, this book is very good. It took some time to build up everything, but it got even better as the story went on. The main characters are cute, and the pacing is good. I highly recommend this book to romance readers who enjoy slow burn and workplace romance. The fact that this book revolves around writing is a plus too!
Summary: Savannah "Sav" Cade is an editor at Pennington Pen, but she's also an aspiring author and writes under the pen name Holly Ray. One day, a Mystery Editor begins to edit her manuscript. Meanwhile, she also forms an unlikely friendship with the CEO's son and her new co-worker, William "Will" Pennington.
Tropes/Genres:
• friends to lovers
• workplace romance
• book about writing
• miscommunication (minor, cute)
• grumpy x sunshine
• slow burn
• contemporary rom-com
• set in Nashville, Tennessee
Review: This book is so cute! I love Savannah and William so much. I find the idea of their connection through the manuscript very refreshing. There's also a little touch of miscommunication, but it's done in such a cute way that enhances their love story.
William is the biggest cutie ever. He seems cold and aloof, but he's actually such a big sweetheart. There's just something about men named William, really. I love that he has a moral compass and believes in doing the right thing. He listens and considers other people's opinions instead of thinking that he's always right. He also cares about his employees and how they're treated. It's basic human decency, but there's something special about that.
Savannah is an aspiring author. She feels average and lacks a sense of self-worth, especially what happened with Ferris and Olivia, her sister. She's a little quirky. She thinks her sister is way better than her in every way. I love how she doesn't hesitate to support other people despite having her own insecurities. She isn't really a main character that stands out, but she's undoubtedly a nice person.
The romance between William and Savannah is quite chill. Like, their conversations are very cute, but they're also very subtle, so not many people may be able to catch their chemistry. I really enjoyed the editing process of the book. It really brings out their personalities. Savannah wants to write books about an average girl and underdog just like her, and I thought that her idea was sweet.
Of course, there were some parts that may make some readers shift uncomfortably in their seats, such as Savannah's awful family and her ex Ferris. Savannah's regular mentions of the Cade family motto did make me cringe internally, but I could easily overlook that because many people do highly value family above everything else even if their family may not be the best, which is the case for Savannah. It's just a different culture, and I don't think it's right to judge people based on that. Her family also didn't appear enough for readers to judge based on other aspects rather than solely because of Ferris.
Anyway, Ferris was a terrible guy, and I think that the author wrote him quite well – he successfully pisses off people. I feel that the author's intentions with every character were met. The likeable characters are likeable and the awful characters are easy to dislike. I can't even fully dislike Ferris because he's just... dumb and confused. Other side characters don't get that much of a spotlight, but I think it's perfectly fine for a romance book to only focus on the two main characters and their friendship and relationship development.
Overall, this book is very good. It took some time to build up everything, but it got even better as the story went on. The main characters are cute, and the pacing is good. I highly recommend this book to romance readers who enjoy slow burn and workplace romance. The fact that this book revolves around writing is a plus too!
babyskillet's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A cute romance. The characters were fun but I felt like I didn’t get to connect with them as much as I would have liked to.
etecho's review against another edition
This main character is so annoying. Something gives off major Rory Gilmore vibes in a bag way.
How can you be an editor who is so against edits? Especially valid ones like "this meet cute is very Hallmark"
How can you be an editor who is so against edits? Especially valid ones like "this meet cute is very Hallmark"
chocodev's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75
madsjordan's review against another edition
4.0
so much fun, as a reader and aspiring writer myself i loved the basic plot but more than anything i just loved savannah, she felt so genuine and real, like someone i would actually know, these romance novels often have very manufactured leads but i never felt that way here
thank you NetGalley for a copy of this title in exchange for my honest review
thank you NetGalley for a copy of this title in exchange for my honest review
geauxgetlit's review against another edition
4.0
As a book nerd and reader, I will forever be attracted to fiction books that have books on the cover.
Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson captured my heart immediately. I saw the cover and I didn’t have to read the synopsis to know I wanted to read this book.
Savanna is an aspiring romance author, however, she herself has very limited experience in romance herself. Crafted a great hook for a new novel, but her manuscript fell short and was rejected. Someone, at her work, started editing her manuscript and she hasn’t a clue who this person is yet.
Through, post it notes back and forth on her manuscript with the unknown editor, they begin to share personal life stories and Savanna’s heart blossoms.
She hopes her mystery editor be one person, but fears that it is another.
Will they ever meet outside the margins to determine if they have chemistry in person?
This was a fast paced work place meet cute trope. I enjoyed the banter between the characters and it was filled with colorful scenes. Plus we are in the book industry and it was funny hearing about the eccentric authors and how much the editors must go through to ensure they have the best time always.
Thank you NetGalley and UpLit for the gifted copy in exchange for my honest opinion
Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson captured my heart immediately. I saw the cover and I didn’t have to read the synopsis to know I wanted to read this book.
Savanna is an aspiring romance author, however, she herself has very limited experience in romance herself. Crafted a great hook for a new novel, but her manuscript fell short and was rejected. Someone, at her work, started editing her manuscript and she hasn’t a clue who this person is yet.
Through, post it notes back and forth on her manuscript with the unknown editor, they begin to share personal life stories and Savanna’s heart blossoms.
She hopes her mystery editor be one person, but fears that it is another.
Will they ever meet outside the margins to determine if they have chemistry in person?
This was a fast paced work place meet cute trope. I enjoyed the banter between the characters and it was filled with colorful scenes. Plus we are in the book industry and it was funny hearing about the eccentric authors and how much the editors must go through to ensure they have the best time always.
Thank you NetGalley and UpLit for the gifted copy in exchange for my honest opinion
larissazavala4's review against another edition
4.0
This was freaking adorable.
I loved it. I loved that this was about a person writing a book and finding love in the margins. How her mystery editor captured her heart. Also, I loved how many times I laughed and how it all ended.
Beautiful story.
No sexual content. So if you are sensitive to that you can go into it knowing there is no surprises
I loved it. I loved that this was about a person writing a book and finding love in the margins. How her mystery editor captured her heart. Also, I loved how many times I laughed and how it all ended.
Beautiful story.
No sexual content. So if you are sensitive to that you can go into it knowing there is no surprises
krislenda's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0