bekacrook's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-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
4.0
The grief was so fresh and so raw in this book, it felt honest and real. It was reassuring that Morris's friends and family didn't expect him to go back to normal quickly, they gave him time to grieve while also pushing him to continue to live. I liked Morris as a character, he just seemed like a good guy.
Penn was interesting, he definitely had more hang ups and issues than was alluded to in the previous books but I felt like that made him more real. It gave him more substance than just being a casual hippy and explained his views and his reluctantance. I did like how much he cared for those around him.
They made a cute little family with Cadie even though it came about due to unfortunate circumstances. A good book with good characters. Also, Morris' song for Penn was glorious.
Tiny side note - why do friends in this series kiss each other on the mouth? Is this a normal thing to do in America? It throws me off every time I read it.
Penn was interesting, he definitely had more hang ups and issues than was alluded to in the previous books but I felt like that made him more real. It gave him more substance than just being a casual hippy and explained his views and his reluctantance. I did like how much he cared for those around him.
They made a cute little family with Cadie even though it came about due to unfortunate circumstances. A good book with good characters. Also, Morris' song for Penn was glorious.
Tiny side note - why do friends in this series kiss each other on the mouth? Is this a normal thing to do in America? It throws me off every time I read it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death of parent and Cancer
angisnowflake's review against another edition
Sadly this one didn’t work for me. I actually have a huge problem with the nanny smoking so much weed.
At least to me it felt like too much and I just didn’t had a good feeling reading this.
I love the first 2 books a lot thought and therefore I definitely want to read book 4 anyway.
At least to me it felt like too much and I just didn’t had a good feeling reading this.
I love the first 2 books a lot thought and therefore I definitely want to read book 4 anyway.
laucm's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
frankiereadsandgames's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
fuckitupvato's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ekateclark's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jacobthebookworm's review
3.5
Penn Tucker and Morris Mosby couldn't be more different if they tried, but they do have one big thing in common. After his sister dies shortly after giving birth to her daughter, Morris is tempted to walk away from the thriving music career he had with his sister and devote his time to taking care of his niece. When Reid Marshall hears of this, he calls someone he knows that can help in many ways. Upon his first arrival, Penn knows that this will be different than his past jobs, and he's determined to help Morris in every way that he can. But Penn has a past that he's never truly processed, and Morris could just be the one to do it. Throw in two meddling families and an encouraging (or pushy) friend group, and you have a recipe for something sweeter than chocolate cake.
Thank you to the author for an advanced copy in exchange for a review!
I signed up for an ARC of The Handy Nanny fully expecting nothing to come of it. Fast forward a few weeks, and this paperback and a few bonus goodies from the author show up in my mailbox. I had not previously read any of the Nannies of New York series, but I was excited to dive into this one nonetheless. Despite being centered around grief and the different ways that people process this complex emotion, this one was cute! I liked both Penn and Morris from the beginning, and I really liked watching their relationship grow and evolve. Penn and Morris were both complex characters, but I like that the author gave him a great character arc while still acting as a caregiver and support system for Morris.
This one can technically be read as a standalone, but it is best read in series order to get the backstories on characters.
Thank you to the author for an advanced copy in exchange for a review!
I signed up for an ARC of The Handy Nanny fully expecting nothing to come of it. Fast forward a few weeks, and this paperback and a few bonus goodies from the author show up in my mailbox. I had not previously read any of the Nannies of New York series, but I was excited to dive into this one nonetheless. Despite being centered around grief and the different ways that people process this complex emotion, this one was cute! I liked both Penn and Morris from the beginning, and I really liked watching their relationship grow and evolve. Penn and Morris were both complex characters, but I like that the author gave him a great character arc while still acting as a caregiver and support system for Morris.
This one can technically be read as a standalone, but it is best read in series order to get the backstories on characters.
auggiejean's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
I think this book was the best one yet from K. Sterlings Nannies of New York series. Miles and Penn had me in my feelings from page one.
The discussions of grief, love, and loss were so good. I truly felt like I knew this couple and their family by the time I’d finished. Very good and definitely would recommend!
*this review is based on an advanced readers copy*
The discussions of grief, love, and loss were so good. I truly felt like I knew this couple and their family by the time I’d finished. Very good and definitely would recommend!
*this review is based on an advanced readers copy*