eddagirl1's review against another edition
4.0
This book was such a pleasant surprise! I don’t usually enjoy the Audible Originals overmuch, but I was down with a 24 hour bug and needed something to take my mind off the vicious nausea. I feared that a romance, with its clichéd grasping of taut flesh, would engender more. Imagine my delight, then, when I encountered the fun and funny characters of Mystic Bayou! The dialogue was quick witted and the romantic leads were actually able to communicate to resolve their differences instead of spending page after page after page in a conflict that one conversation could cure. It was a decent enough book that I plan to investigate more Molly Harper offerings.
suvata's review against another edition
3.0
Audible Original
Knocking out a bunch of short ones this weekend.
Knocking out a bunch of short ones this weekend.
mel65's review against another edition
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
freyacat's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mooncricketjp's review against another edition
3.0
This was a short and simple story. Not much to it and I wish it had been further developed.
laurenmidna's review against another edition
3.0
I really dragged my feet on this one. Wasn’t particularly motivated to read it, but I got through it. It was cute but predictable, very average and left a lot to be desired.
indigo_ewenicorn's review against another edition
3.0
I know it's only a novella, but I wish this one had been longer.
Would really like more story on how they grow trust in each other and with it intimacy.
No spice in this one
Would really like more story on how they grow trust in each other and with it intimacy.
No spice in this one
laurenjodi's review against another edition
2.0
Even Tree Nymphs Get the Blues
2 Stars
Ingrid Asher, a tree nymph, moves to Mystic Bayou to live a solitary and peaceful life selling ice cream out of the newly renovated former post office. But life in the small and quirky town is anything but quiet as the residents insist on including her in their social activities. All's well until Rob Aspern, the hunky mathematician for the League begins showing romantic interest and Ingrid finds herself letting her guard down. Can she trust her secrets and her heart with this stranger?
Very disappointing!
While I usually have a soft spot for prickly heroines, Ingrid is exceedingly unlikable. Some of her reticence is explained by her past, but by that time, her rude, condescending and judgmental attitude has already been established.
Moreover, Ingrid and Rob have zero chemistry. There is absolutely no attraction to speak of and it is unclear why such an obviously caring man would keep pursuing a woman who treats him like the dirt beneath her shoe. He deserves better.
Finally, there is no progression in the ongoing arc surrounding the Rift.
The book's only saving grace is the inclusion of the characters from previous books - Bael and Jillian, and Zed and Dani. Their antics are delightful.
The next installment is a full-length novel with new characters. Hopefully, it will be better.
2 Stars
Ingrid Asher, a tree nymph, moves to Mystic Bayou to live a solitary and peaceful life selling ice cream out of the newly renovated former post office. But life in the small and quirky town is anything but quiet as the residents insist on including her in their social activities. All's well until Rob Aspern, the hunky mathematician for the League begins showing romantic interest and Ingrid finds herself letting her guard down. Can she trust her secrets and her heart with this stranger?
Very disappointing!
While I usually have a soft spot for prickly heroines, Ingrid is exceedingly unlikable. Some of her reticence is explained by her past, but by that time, her rude, condescending and judgmental attitude has already been established.
Moreover, Ingrid and Rob have zero chemistry. There is absolutely no attraction to speak of and it is unclear why such an obviously caring man would keep pursuing a woman who treats him like the dirt beneath her shoe. He deserves better.
Finally, there is no progression in the ongoing arc surrounding the Rift.
The book's only saving grace is the inclusion of the characters from previous books - Bael and Jillian, and Zed and Dani. Their antics are delightful.
The next installment is a full-length novel with new characters. Hopefully, it will be better.
ramakn22's review against another edition
3.0
It was an interesting story, I liked the background of all the supernatural creature types.
I felt, however, like I got a lot of set up for a story that didn't actually happen.
~Edit~ I just found out I read these out of order, this is totally not where this story is supposed to begin and makes a lot more sense as a piece of filler rather than a stand alone story.
I felt, however, like I got a lot of set up for a story that didn't actually happen.
~Edit~ I just found out I read these out of order, this is totally not where this story is supposed to begin and makes a lot more sense as a piece of filler rather than a stand alone story.