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I loved this book! The characters were so endearing and I could really feel their struggles and their victories. The slow-burn was believable and swoony, and it was fun how the story encompassed and also twisted up some of the classic romance tropes. The story-within-the-story was quite beautiful as well.

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mamawantsbooks's review

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hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.25

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purplepenning's review

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funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

This could've been a really good, non-steamy romance with a bookish/author-editor setting and a pretty great You've Got Mail hook. Unfortunately, the pacing, uneven development, and a few distasteful jokes let it down. It's a 4-star idea with 2-star execution, so I settled on 3 stars and that feels a little too generous. I think plenty of people will really love it, though. It definitely has a Nora Ephron vibe and would probably make a better screenplay/movie than a book.

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chelsaat's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-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

4.0

"While Ryan is still all of the ninety-nine things I thought I wanted, it turns out that isn’t enough.”

A short but super sweet story on the true meaning of love. I really enjoyed this. Lanie, a book editor with a seemingly perfect fiance who checks all her boxes, soon discovers that her favorite and bestselling romance author is not who she thought. This turns her world upside down and she has to reassess everything she thought she knew about love.

The romance in this was super cute, and I also appreciated how much of a love story this was to New York City. I’ve been to most of the “off-the-beaten-path” places here and can attest to the sense of magic they have. Now I just need my own Edward-and-Elizabeth Central Park romance!! (Or Brooklyn Bridge Park will do, since that’s what I’m close to lol)

I’m rarely one to wish a book was longer, but here I do wish we had gotten a few more scenes between the two leads, and maybe an epilogue. But that’s a minor gripe. I read this in a day and heartily recommend it.

(I also want to read all of Noa Calloway’s books - all those premises sounded so fun.)

Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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travelthrupages's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.25

This one was so stinking cute! I really loved the story within the story. The older characters are SO loveable. Friendships here are amazing. Following Lanie through this part of her life was also so exciting!

Grab this one on Tuesday, March 2nd! You won't want to miss it. ❤

Thank you Penguin Group Putnam, NetGalley and Lauren Kate for the opportunity to read this e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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