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_alisonjoy_'s review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
Omg I love this book so much I have to buy it and read it again.
awesomebrandi's review against another edition
4.0
Lots of ups and downs in my feelings about this book, but as a whole it left me with a strong positive feeling.
This feels like a diamond in the rough situation. From the beginning, there were quotes I enjoyed. I find the character inner dialogue to be very relatable. But, the character/relationship development was a bit awkward. I was in this weird spot, where I felt like I enjoyed the overall writing style; but had no emotional connection with the characters.
But; wait. Once this book turned on, I was riveted. As much as I love to read, I struggle with focus, but this book flipped a switch and I found myself pouring through sections.
But, then we would get a little silly again. Eh. It’s no lie that there are multiple tropes here, and predictable elements. BUT, the delightful, awkward, painful, giddy thoughts of the characters absolutely brings you in. Well, it did me. I liked how unpolished it felt. It made it feel so real.
Plus, this is a “romance” free of any weird euphemisms! For me, it was more about personal journeys than anything else, and I guess I’m a sucker for that kind of thing. I will absolutely read more of this authors work, once she has some :)
This feels like a diamond in the rough situation. From the beginning, there were quotes I enjoyed. I find the character inner dialogue to be very relatable. But, the character/relationship development was a bit awkward. I was in this weird spot, where I felt like I enjoyed the overall writing style; but had no emotional connection with the characters.
But; wait. Once this book turned on, I was riveted. As much as I love to read, I struggle with focus, but this book flipped a switch and I found myself pouring through sections.
But, then we would get a little silly again. Eh. It’s no lie that there are multiple tropes here, and predictable elements. BUT, the delightful, awkward, painful, giddy thoughts of the characters absolutely brings you in. Well, it did me. I liked how unpolished it felt. It made it feel so real.
Plus, this is a “romance” free of any weird euphemisms! For me, it was more about personal journeys than anything else, and I guess I’m a sucker for that kind of thing. I will absolutely read more of this authors work, once she has some :)
stefappleton's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
rebekistan's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-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
3.0
kateped's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.5
kindlyreadwithme's review against another edition
This was a very sweet book about a woman who had been betrayed in her marriage who inherits a home in Scotland from her late uncle. What starts as a summer project to check out the house turns into a longer adventure where she learns to heal and trust again. Very funny dialogue.
sumsunalli's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 rounding up.
Decent, for what it was, but predictable and unremarkable.
Decent, for what it was, but predictable and unremarkable.
winemakerssister's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
The premise of this book is similar to 100s of others: a woman's life falls apart (partner, work, etc) so she makes a new start in a charming rural setting. But this version felt a bit twisted, mostly because her new love interest is not particularly likeable. He's grumpy, but worse, he has spent his adult life trying to hurt his brother by sleeping with all of his girlfriends and wives.
Now normally that would set me off of a book, but that was not the case here. I'm not exactly sure why, but suspect it was because I liked the heroine (Thea) so much. She's vulnerable, but also smart, forthright, and honest. She avoids all the silly Romancelandia misunderstanding tropes by speaking her mind when it needs to be done and not shirking from important truths. Honestly, she's a breath of fresh air!
The premise of this book is similar to 100s of others: a woman's life falls apart (partner, work, etc) so she makes a new start in a charming rural setting. But this version felt a bit twisted, mostly because her new love interest is not particularly likeable. He's grumpy, but worse, he has spent his adult life trying to hurt his brother by sleeping with all of his girlfriends and wives.
Now normally that would set me off of a book, but that was not the case here. I'm not exactly sure why, but suspect it was because I liked the heroine (Thea) so much. She's vulnerable, but also smart, forthright, and honest. She avoids all the silly Romancelandia misunderstanding tropes by speaking her mind when it needs to be done and not shirking from important truths. Honestly, she's a breath of fresh air!
rachelcofo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0