marieb17's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
bookswithruby's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
abigailcarsonxx's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
3) It was a very fun and cute read, which had a lot of cliches and stereotypes done purely for enjoyment so it worked well. It reminded me straight of a rom com you would see on tv. It was a bit slow and cringe at times, however I loved the concept and what the book was going for. How it was very movie heavy and there was screenings of different movies etc. I loved the tension between Luke and Ruby. But it did get annoyed all this ‘taking advantage’ stuff because Ruby started getting irritating and pick me, even though I liked her. It was hard to decide whether I enjoyed the book because it was fun but there were bits I was like really?? The ending was also very rushed and annoying as ruby literally told him to his face that she loved him but he just left. Then after speaking with his brother, he suddenly realised? It’s in every book. There was just a lot missing over all for me to give it anything higher.
allysunsun's review
4.0
A cute and quick read! The characters were quirky and I loved Ruby's determination and will power up against Luke's much more negative attitude. I do wish I had been a bit more attached to the characters or that there had been a bit more pining so the separation had seemed more intense but overall still a great love story!
Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review!
Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review!
infectiousreading's review
5.0
This book is marvelous, the characters shine, and the voice is fantastic. The emotions and just overall plot are quite good. I think this might be one of the most underrated but best books so far in 2021. You get the romance, the drama, and the main focus on the protagonist, Ruby. Everyone gets time to shine, but the ending is so cute. I think this such a raw and real novel that it will become a personal favorite read. Just Like in the Movies by Heidi Rice is not meant for everyone, but it was meant for me.
kimberlycarrington's review
2.0
[Thanks Netgalley for the ebook. This review is my honest opinion but just another opinion, you should read this book and judge it by yourself]
2,5 estrellitas
Otro chasquito colorinchi. Como todas, tiene un buen planteamiento y un desarrollo, mñe. Lo mejor del libro es que tiene poco conflicto y de verdad que agradezco una relación de pareja con poco drama entre ellos, pero es que tiene tan poca sustancia todo... La gracia de todo, que se supone que son las referencias cinéfilas, están muy forzadas y metidas con calzador.
Los protagonistas son clichés con patas. Él me ha gustado algo más, es el personaje que más evoluciona. Comienza siendo un poco estirado y acaba menos estirado y con un trocito de nuestro cariño. Ella no tiene remedio y es un personaje inconsistente por todos lados (para repetirse hasta la saciedad que es una mujer fuerte que no llora he perdido la cuenta de la cantidad de veces que lo hace).
No es un bodrio y no se lee mal, alguna escenita hot bien lograda hay pero es un libro al que le falta una vuelta y que a mí no me ha convencido.
2,5 estrellitas
Otro chasquito colorinchi. Como todas, tiene un buen planteamiento y un desarrollo, mñe. Lo mejor del libro es que tiene poco conflicto y de verdad que agradezco una relación de pareja con poco drama entre ellos, pero es que tiene tan poca sustancia todo... La gracia de todo, que se supone que son las referencias cinéfilas, están muy forzadas y metidas con calzador.
Los protagonistas son clichés con patas. Él me ha gustado algo más, es el personaje que más evoluciona. Comienza siendo un poco estirado y acaba menos estirado y con un trocito de nuestro cariño. Ella no tiene remedio y es un personaje inconsistente por todos lados (para repetirse hasta la saciedad que es una mujer fuerte que no llora he perdido la cuenta de la cantidad de veces que lo hace).
No es un bodrio y no se lee mal, alguna escenita hot bien lograda hay pero es un libro al que le falta una vuelta y que a mí no me ha convencido.
daisycarstairs's review
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: 3.75 stars
I Loved how easy to read this book was, finding it very cute and enjoyable even if the pace did feel slightly slow at times. The movie references were a great addition, and I think any movie lover would appreciate this book.
I was disappointed with the lack of Rubys backstory, as whilst there was a lot learnt about Luke, not much was mentioned of her past. This showed in the characters, where it definitely felt as though Lukes character held more depth.
It felt as though the relationship between Luke and Ruby could’ve done with more of a build up, but I loved how the switching POV’s between the characters did enable you to see what both sides of the couple were thinking as their relationship progressed.
Maybe I'm just a sucker for the grumpy x sunshine trope, but overall I definitely found this an enjoyable contemporary romance!
Rating: 3.75 stars
I Loved how easy to read this book was, finding it very cute and enjoyable even if the pace did feel slightly slow at times. The movie references were a great addition, and I think any movie lover would appreciate this book.
I was disappointed with the lack of Rubys backstory, as whilst there was a lot learnt about Luke, not much was mentioned of her past. This showed in the characters, where it definitely felt as though Lukes character held more depth.
It felt as though the relationship between Luke and Ruby could’ve done with more of a build up, but I loved how the switching POV’s between the characters did enable you to see what both sides of the couple were thinking as their relationship progressed.
Maybe I'm just a sucker for the grumpy x sunshine trope, but overall I definitely found this an enjoyable contemporary romance!
sarareadstoomuch's review
4.0
This is the ultimate movie nerd's book!
I'm a movie buff. Before getting super into book reading, I watched a new movie everyday and I still try to! Movies are something special and that's what this book is saying at it's core. How movies connect us in a certain way and how they are able to bring people together.
The love story was great, a grumpy/sunshine trope and a bit of steam in the middle. What's not to love?? Also if you love Brokeback Mountain as much as I do, you'll read this book!
Thank you to NetGalley and One More Chapter for the earc in return for an honest review.
I'm a movie buff. Before getting super into book reading, I watched a new movie everyday and I still try to! Movies are something special and that's what this book is saying at it's core. How movies connect us in a certain way and how they are able to bring people together.
The love story was great, a grumpy/sunshine trope and a bit of steam in the middle. What's not to love?? Also if you love Brokeback Mountain as much as I do, you'll read this book!
Thank you to NetGalley and One More Chapter for the earc in return for an honest review.
frazpan's review
1.0
The story - ⭐
The writing - ⭐
Overall - ⭐
The characters felt wooden, the sex scenes were cringey, the plot was just fine but not massively engaging.
I did enjoy some of the movie references but it felt like the author was just nicking bits from their fave romcoms and smashing them all together.
Fave quote - 'Luckily she had tons of time, because tonight’s film was The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, which lasted well over three hours thanks to its twenty-five endings.'
Fave moment - Scattering Matty's ashes
This ARC was provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
The writing - ⭐
Overall - ⭐
The characters felt wooden, the sex scenes were cringey, the plot was just fine but not massively engaging.
I did enjoy some of the movie references but it felt like the author was just nicking bits from their fave romcoms and smashing them all together.
Fave quote - 'Luckily she had tons of time, because tonight’s film was The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, which lasted well over three hours thanks to its twenty-five endings.'
Fave moment - Scattering Matty's ashes
This ARC was provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
aryelweasley's review
4.0
This book slayed my heart on multiple levels. I loved the film references and truly appreciated the importance placed on community and finding one's family outside of blood relations. The concept of finding 'your people'. Loved the character development as the story progressed and the secrets revealed in the aftermath of loss.