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steph_mcclure's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
*Sweetest in the Gale* by Olivia Dade was a book I really wanted to love! It had all the ingredients for a great read: part of a series I'm really enjoying, about two teachers hosting a poetry awareness event together, and featuring a fiercely independent heroine.
And it did have all of those things. I found it very cute and charming. However, for me, the pacing felt a bit slow, and I wished for a bit more passion and chemistry between the characters. That said, Candy and Griff are incredibly lovable and sweet, making the story enjoyable overall.
While it wasn’t my absolute favorite out of the three I’ve read so far, it still has many delightful moments that fans of the series will appreciate.
And it did have all of those things. I found it very cute and charming. However, for me, the pacing felt a bit slow, and I wished for a bit more passion and chemistry between the characters. That said, Candy and Griff are incredibly lovable and sweet, making the story enjoyable overall.
While it wasn’t my absolute favorite out of the three I’ve read so far, it still has many delightful moments that fans of the series will appreciate.
thaven's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
book_trish's review against another edition
emotional
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
2.5
peytonm's review against another edition
5.0
In this romance novel, my favorite part was the beautiful and nuanced depiction of two grieving people seeing and understanding each other. Candy and Griff are awesome and felt like real people. Highly recommend the titular novella!
maudjuliette's review against another edition
I didn't enjoy the man's pov in the first story and didn't finish the book.
cmuscoe's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
3.75
jennharrott's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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
shelbymarie516's review
3.0
2.75
This was actually 3 separate novellas. Let me rank them individually and overall.
3. Cover Me. (2.5/5) Cute and short but I didn't love it.
2. Sweetest in the Gale. (2.75/5) So happy to get a Candy love story but it was too short.
1. Unraveled. (3/5) This was my favorite. Wish it would have been a whole book on it's own. Poppy and Simon's story was the best.
This was actually 3 separate novellas. Let me rank them individually and overall.
3. Cover Me. (2.5/5) Cute and short but I didn't love it.
2. Sweetest in the Gale. (2.75/5) So happy to get a Candy love story but it was too short.
1. Unraveled. (3/5) This was my favorite. Wish it would have been a whole book on it's own. Poppy and Simon's story was the best.
nathaliagoncalves's review against another edition
4.0
Eu achei que ia gostar só da primeira estória mas me apaixonei pelos três casais e o relacionamento deles ♡