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rachelcjacobs's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Stalking, and Death of parent
salomegf's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
2.5
3.5 stars if i forget the last 20% ever happened
The murderous stalker getting a better redemption arc than her best friend (who slept with her ex and then regretted it and profusely apologized for it) reeks of internalized misogyny…
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Stalking, and Car accident
Moderate: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
stormeno's review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
brittanylee0302's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This is my first book by this author. I know Center's books get a ton of hype so I had real high hopes for this book. I was really disappointed by this one. I found the characters so childish. Is Robby a 30 year old man with the mentality of a 15 year old? He was annoying, pathetic, and a real scum bag. Glen was equally as bad. I enjoyed Hannah as a character but felt like her & Jack could have built a stronger relationship throughout the story. I found the storyline kind of funny at first but overall, I just didn't enjoy this book that much. I listened to the audio & really enjoyed the narrator. I also felt like the grief was portrayed was really well, but everything else felt very lacking & childish.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Stalking, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Vomit
theonlybaillie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book was so fun! It had me literally laughing out loud, gasping at outrageous parts, and swooning. Very cute!
I docked it half of a star, because I did find the writing a bit juvenile at times. It reads a bit young even though the characters are all adults. Also, some of the conflict points were just a bit underwhelming. However, the sheer charm of the book made up for it in my opinion!
I docked it half of a star, because I did find the writing a bit juvenile at times. It reads a bit young even though the characters are all adults. Also, some of the conflict points were just a bit underwhelming. However, the sheer charm of the book made up for it in my opinion!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Car accident
Moderate: Infidelity, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Medical content, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body shaming, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Vomit, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
weeney_hut_jr's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
2.0
this is an aggressively average read. There were some moments where i was genuinely impressed by Close’s use of imagery, but the story is bare bones tropes and one dimensional side characters.
The most egregious example is the Hollywood girlfriend.
There’s also a “and then everyone clapped” moment that made me dock a full star
The most egregious example is the Hollywood girlfriend.
There’s also a “and then everyone clapped” moment that made me dock a full star
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident and Death of parent
thisbookisbananas's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Wow. I’m so glad I chose this as my first Katherine Center book. Everything in this just worked for me. It’s like Miss Congeniality with a dash of found family. (This is the third found family book I’ve read this month and the hits just keep coming!) I will say this has way more emotional experiences than normal rom-coms, but it absolutely worked. Dare I say it’s almost like Abbey Jimenez? Check CW if you are worried. I can’t wait to pick up another book by this author!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, and Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity and Vomit
buttermellow's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Car accident
Moderate: Cancer, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Stalking, and Death of parent
Minor: Blood
the_quiet_reader's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This story was such a funny story! Fake Dating is one of my favorite tropes and I fully enjoyed it in this book! Honestly, this book really read like a rom-com to me. There was a lot of humor and funny situations and a lot of romantic moments!
Hannah Brooks is an Executive Protection Agent who has lost everything all at once, and isn’t sure she is even lovable anymore. She is looking for escape and is stuck having to work this odd job with Jack Stapleton.
Jack Stapleton is a world famous actor who is hiding in his grief over his lost brother and his connection to his family. He comes out of hiding to care for his mother and is forced to work with Hannah to protect his family and himself from a corgi loving stalker.
The combination of these two characters and how they almost 180’d each other’s perspectives was truly kind of inspiring! I really enjoyed reading their story. I was on the edge of my seat at some parts, but it was truly very well written! Plenty of plot but also character moved as well.
There is plenty of heavy material in this book, but also light-hearted hope and joy to balance it out. I liked the balance and the idea that even when life is heavy, there is hope to be found. This was my first Katherine Center book and I really enjoyed it.
The only thing that I didn’t like (and my reason for 4 stars instead of 5) was the swearing. There was a medium amount of swearing most of it being the less intense words; however, there were 4 uses of the F word. It wasn’t a swear word every other word, just usually in the intense moments. I, in general, believe that swear words are never really needed in books or otherwise, there are lots of other options.
Regardless, I loved the story and would recommend if the swearing doesn’t turn you off.
Content Warnings:
Language: Explicit Language (F*** 4x, along with other words)
Spice: Level 1
TW: Alcoholic mother, domestic abuse, death of family members, car accident, nightmares, cancer, suicide attempt
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
bea1745'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Grief, and Death of parent