The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! đ
inspirationalley's review against another edition
3.0
I struggled to get into this book, but found the second half more enjoyable. Overall it was a pleasant read, but the characterisation was sketchy and it failed to pull me in.
skis_vole's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
irish_bookfairy's review against another edition
5.0
Yes, yes, yes!! A thousand times yes!!
I found this gem in the box of free books at our town library and chose it because of the title. Coincidentally it has the same title as my favourite song from my favourite movie. I knew it had to be a good one and my God, was it ever.
The writing was extremely in line with my own way of thinking, sarcasm and humour included and I loved every minute of reading it.
Rosie Duncan was hurt by love and put up walls as a result, something I think all of us have done at one point in our lives. It takes her past catching up with her, to slowly break down the walls and finally see what has been in front of her all along.
Throughout reading, I think I was as conflicted as Rosie was. Torn between two men, both seemingly unreachable.
Wanting things to work out with Nate but feeling sorry for Ed if things were to play out that way. It seems like I felt everything Rosie felt; anger, love, jealousy, pain, confusion...
The only thing I would change is her so called big secret. It was made out to be bigger than it was. I'm sure being left at the altar is heartbreaking, but the writer made it seem as if she was part of the mafia or something. Other than that, me likey!
It's been a while since I appointed 5 stars to a book, but when you end up with tears in your eyes at end, you know it was a good one.
Reading other's reviews made it clear once again that you can't judge a book until you read it yourself. What works for one, will not work for someone else. But it worked for me.
I found this gem in the box of free books at our town library and chose it because of the title. Coincidentally it has the same title as my favourite song from my favourite movie. I knew it had to be a good one and my God, was it ever.
The writing was extremely in line with my own way of thinking, sarcasm and humour included and I loved every minute of reading it.
Rosie Duncan was hurt by love and put up walls as a result, something I think all of us have done at one point in our lives. It takes her past catching up with her, to slowly break down the walls and finally see what has been in front of her all along.
Throughout reading, I think I was as conflicted as Rosie was. Torn between two men, both seemingly unreachable.
Wanting things to work out with Nate but feeling sorry for Ed if things were to play out that way. It seems like I felt everything Rosie felt; anger, love, jealousy, pain, confusion...
The only thing I would change is her so called big secret. It was made out to be bigger than it was. I'm sure being left at the altar is heartbreaking, but the writer made it seem as if she was part of the mafia or something. Other than that, me likey!
It's been a while since I appointed 5 stars to a book, but when you end up with tears in your eyes at end, you know it was a good one.
Reading other's reviews made it clear once again that you can't judge a book until you read it yourself. What works for one, will not work for someone else. But it worked for me.
helenephoebe's review against another edition
3.0
Review - It's almost a guessing game to see which man Rosie is going to end up with. I'm pleased to say that I guessed right! The characters are all so different, and Dickinson goes into just the right amount of detail to provide enough information for you to get the background, but leave enough out to also keep you guessing. This book, although it does seem to be dragged out a bit, is really good. Setting it in and around a floristry gives you a point of reference for the relationships that are explored. It's subtle and it works.
Genre? - Chic Lit / Romance / Drama
Characters? - Rosie / Marnie / Celia / Nate / Ed
Setting? - New York (U.S.A.)
Series? - N/A
Recommend? - Maybe
Rating - 16/20
Genre? - Chic Lit / Romance / Drama
Characters? - Rosie / Marnie / Celia / Nate / Ed
Setting? - New York (U.S.A.)
Series? - N/A
Recommend? - Maybe
Rating - 16/20
chrissireads's review against another edition
I thought this book was fantastic. Sweet story, easy read and it makes you want to read more. I devoured it. Highly recommended.
sparksinthevoid's review against another edition
4.0
*4.5
I was really sceptical about this book. It laid 3 months (or something like that) in my shelf and I was so "should I read, shouldn't I read this?" and then I just started it.
Holy moly, I am so happy I did. This book was so fantastic and I love Rosie so much. AND ED. LET'S TALK ABOUT HIS FRIENDSHIP TO ROSIE. I died multiple times, because it was so cute.
The ending, the ending was my ending. I HAD TO CLOSE THE BOOK, BECAUSE THE FEELINGS WERE SO STRONG. My heart, help.
Marnie, Nate, Celia. Oh, I loved them.
David is an asshole. But I like him.
And Ben. He's a small character, but I liked him so much.
Fantastic.
I was really sceptical about this book. It laid 3 months (or something like that) in my shelf and I was so "should I read, shouldn't I read this?" and then I just started it.
Holy moly, I am so happy I did. This book was so fantastic and I love Rosie so much. AND ED. LET'S TALK ABOUT HIS FRIENDSHIP TO ROSIE. I died multiple times, because it was so cute.
The ending, the ending was my ending. I HAD TO CLOSE THE BOOK, BECAUSE THE FEELINGS WERE SO STRONG. My heart, help.
Marnie, Nate, Celia. Oh, I loved them.
David is an asshole. But I like him.
And Ben. He's a small character, but I liked him so much.
Fantastic.
lorna1128's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
4.0
Not as festive a book as I thought it would be but still glad to finally of got round to picking it up.Â
There isnât really a sense of plot, more a character based story but thatâs fine as all (or the whole new that are meant to be) are super loveable.Â
I could kind of guess from about half way in who the main character was going to end up with but you donât find out until the last chapter and I do like a live triangle.Â
Overall, a nice easy read after all my uni texts and excited to pick up the other two in my TBR by this author.Â
There isnât really a sense of plot, more a character based story but thatâs fine as all (or the whole new that are meant to be) are super loveable.Â
I could kind of guess from about half way in who the main character was going to end up with but you donât find out until the last chapter and I do like a live triangle.Â
Overall, a nice easy read after all my uni texts and excited to pick up the other two in my TBR by this author.Â
lydiacrook's review against another edition
2.0
I'm sorry sophie!!!!!!
I just didn't enjoy this book and found myself skimming the last 100 or so pages. 'Chick lit' is just not for me.
I just didn't enjoy this book and found myself skimming the last 100 or so pages. 'Chick lit' is just not for me.
luciavm's review against another edition
3.0
Es un chick lit hecho y derecho. Por momentos es muy confortable y tierno, con sus descripciones del localcito de flores en el Upper West Sidey toda su adorable clientela. Por otros momentos, es demasiado predecible y molesta un poco la ingenuidad de los personajes, en especial de la protagonista. De todos modos, se lee muy rĂĄpido y es bastante llevadero, y lo elegĂ porque sus Ășltimos capĂtulos transcurren en Nueva York en Navidad, que es el escenario perfecto para cualquier historia.
ladybellatrix's review against another edition
2.0
Honestly I think this book thought it was more than it was.
You're waiting for a 'big reveal' and it's a complete anticlimax, it tries to be clever about Rosie's relationship and you can tell within the first 50 pages what's going to happen.
Most chick lit is typical, fair enough, but it doesn't pretend to be anything more. This had you thinking something exciting was going to happen and it was just a string of anti-climaxes.
You're waiting for a 'big reveal' and it's a complete anticlimax, it tries to be clever about Rosie's relationship and you can tell within the first 50 pages what's going to happen.
Most chick lit is typical, fair enough, but it doesn't pretend to be anything more. This had you thinking something exciting was going to happen and it was just a string of anti-climaxes.