mousegoddess's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Madcap romp, very quick read
xanthe87's review against another edition
4.0
This was a lot of fun to listen to. It's actually my first book from this series but I'll definitely be going back to read/listen to the previous books.
Kai and Jovan have become really good friends over the past couple of years as they joined their best friends for movie and game nights. It didn't matter that Kai was invisible to everyone whilst in the Interstices, a bond grew between them along with quite a big crush, on both sides. When on Earth's side, Kai is fully visible and the two have the chance to be together, fully, for the first time. What ensues after, when it comes to the wedding of their best friends, is absolute chaos! It reminds me of a comedy caper where everything that can go wrong, does go wrong but from the influence of others.
It's such an entertaining story, both from the relationship aspect and the overall plot of the story. Kai and Jovan are from different worlds and are seen as outsiders even by their own people but together, there is attraction, happiness and love. The wedding is just, insane. No one is safe from the groom to the musician, all happening but not for the reasons I was expecting.
I really enjoy E.J's writing style as she brings characters and the supernatural to life.
Kirk's narration is spot on throughout the story. The voices provided match the the character personalities and I found myself laughing along while listening to all the goings on that they endure.
Kai and Jovan have become really good friends over the past couple of years as they joined their best friends for movie and game nights. It didn't matter that Kai was invisible to everyone whilst in the Interstices, a bond grew between them along with quite a big crush, on both sides. When on Earth's side, Kai is fully visible and the two have the chance to be together, fully, for the first time. What ensues after, when it comes to the wedding of their best friends, is absolute chaos! It reminds me of a comedy caper where everything that can go wrong, does go wrong but from the influence of others.
It's such an entertaining story, both from the relationship aspect and the overall plot of the story. Kai and Jovan are from different worlds and are seen as outsiders even by their own people but together, there is attraction, happiness and love. The wedding is just, insane. No one is safe from the groom to the musician, all happening but not for the reasons I was expecting.
I really enjoy E.J's writing style as she brings characters and the supernatural to life.
Kirk's narration is spot on throughout the story. The voices provided match the the character personalities and I found myself laughing along while listening to all the goings on that they endure.
cadiva's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful! I loved reading about the disastrous wedding!
This prequel is an absolute gem. It answers the questions I'd had in Nudging Fate about just what went down at the wedding to sink Andy's wedding planner employer's reputation.
Well here we find out, in all the hilarious fun and deliberate sabotage, along with a super cute romance too.
This prequel is an absolute gem. It answers the questions I'd had in Nudging Fate about just what went down at the wedding to sink Andy's wedding planner employer's reputation.
Well here we find out, in all the hilarious fun and deliberate sabotage, along with a super cute romance too.
gale_bruckner's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I really appreciate this view into the wedding that "ruined" the reputation of Enchanted Occasions. Even though they were technically a side couple, I don't think anything could have sunk Ole and Radka's wedding. They were going to be happy, and they were going to be together literally no matter what. Even Kai and Jovan, who arguably had more doubts about their viability as a couple than anyone around them or the readers, seemed solid and sure of each other from the start. It would have been entertaining as hell to see more familiar and ex-husband drama, but it also makes the love story sweeter that the drama never really weighed down either of the couples. I would really like to see more of Kai and Jovan. It would technically be more of a mystery than a romance, and it would be cool to see a story that details undercover work. Overall, Best Beast was a fun, light-hearted read.
kaytay35235's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
3.5
wynwicket's review against another edition
4.0
This series is so cute and exactly what I needed to combat the stress right now!
ankysbookbubble's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun read and I absolutely adored Jovan and Kai's story. So much drama and adventure.
terriaminute's review against another edition
2.5
2.5 stars.
First of all, I really loved the MCs' romance. They're awesome, attentive to each other, and great to their friends, and their story ends beautifully. I loved them.
I think the author missed a key point. But I'll put that at the end of this review.
Second, some of my dislike is because I grew up with sticoms, have grown less tolerant of them over the years to the point where they're annoying to repulsive. So, obviously, I didn't like the wedding obstacles herein. But also, I knew the motivation of the perpetrator, and to me it was weak sitcom nonsense. Another one is, why did the bride, who's supposed to be badass, choose a terrible person as her maid of honor and, AND, allow b.0.h's buddies to be bridesmaids? A real badass bride would never. And, I guess some of what they do was supposed to be funny, but cruelty to credulous people is just mean, full stop. On top of the motivation? Sitcom nonsense.
Sigh.
Lastly, I was hoping the author would stop making Kai's invisibility a thing that would stop them being together (from Kai's POV). This is endemic in Romance, that looks are important. That's B.S. If you bundle attractive appearance into the must-have of love, you don't understand what long-term love is. We all change as we age, even if we start out gorgeous. Most of us are average, so do the math. We read romances to feel seen, in one way or another, and this tripping over invisibility as if it would stop physical actions is nonsense. Jovan thought so. But the author never has Kai confront that assumption. It's a lost opportunity, a failure, and it disappoints me.
First of all, I really loved the MCs' romance. They're awesome, attentive to each other, and great to their friends, and their story ends beautifully. I loved them.
I think the author missed a key point. But I'll put that at the end of this review.
Second, some of my dislike is because I grew up with sticoms, have grown less tolerant of them over the years to the point where they're annoying to repulsive. So, obviously, I didn't like the wedding obstacles herein. But also, I knew the motivation of the perpetrator, and to me it was weak sitcom nonsense. Another one is, why did the bride, who's supposed to be badass, choose a terrible person as her maid of honor and, AND, allow b.0.h's buddies to be bridesmaids? A real badass bride would never. And, I guess some of what they do was supposed to be funny, but cruelty to credulous people is just mean, full stop. On top of the motivation? Sitcom nonsense.
Sigh.
Lastly, I was hoping the author would stop making Kai's invisibility a thing that would stop them being together (from Kai's POV). This is endemic in Romance, that looks are important. That's B.S. If you bundle attractive appearance into the must-have of love, you don't understand what long-term love is. We all change as we age, even if we start out gorgeous. Most of us are average, so do the math. We read romances to feel seen, in one way or another, and this tripping over invisibility as if it would stop physical actions is nonsense. Jovan thought so. But the author never has Kai confront that assumption. It's a lost opportunity, a failure, and it disappoints me.
rissa53's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 really because I love this universe. I want to learn all about the different species! Now that I read this sort of prequel, I want to read the two books all over again!
Kai and Jovan were adorable! I want more of them!
I do hope the author has more stories in this world/universe! <3
Kai and Jovan were adorable! I want more of them!
I do hope the author has more stories in this world/universe! <3