periparaparasakura's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
karennext's review against another edition
3.0
Every once in a while you just need a good chick lit novel that you can burn through in 3 days. This is that book.
meahjones's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
pn_hinton's review against another edition
3.0
The first time I read this was in college which was over a decade ago. So, it's very dated with a lot of terms and story arcs that aren't a huge deal nowadays (at least I wouldn't think or hope so). That said it's still cute, it's still a quick read due to the epistolary format and I would likely re-read others by her that I've read before because they're quick they're easy and they're sweet. And sometimes that's exactly what you need.
novelesque_life's review against another edition
3.0
3 STARS
When you work for a T.O.D. (short for Tyrannical Office Despot... also known as Amy Jenkins, Director of the Human Resources Division at the New York Journal, New York City's leading photo-newspaper), and your musician boyfriend of ten years has just announced that he can't commit to a long term relationship because he has to take it "one day at a time", and your best girlfriend is on fertility drugs because she and her husband can't seem to get pregnant, and your mother is driving cross country in an RV with a younger man, and you can't seem to be able to find an affordable studio apartment anywhere in the five boroughs, it might seem like things can't get any worse. They can. Because the T.O.D. might make you fire Ida Lopez, the most popular employee in the paper's senior staff dining room. And Ida might sue for wrongful termination. And you might just find yourself giving a deposition in front of Mitch Hertzog, scion of one of Manhattan's wealthiest law families, "a soulless corporate drone" who embraces everything you most despise... but also happens to have a nice smile and a killer bod. The last thing anybody - least of all Kate Mackenzie - expects to find in a legal arbitrat" (From Amazon)
A fun contemporary romance with lots of humour and heart.
When you work for a T.O.D. (short for Tyrannical Office Despot... also known as Amy Jenkins, Director of the Human Resources Division at the New York Journal, New York City's leading photo-newspaper), and your musician boyfriend of ten years has just announced that he can't commit to a long term relationship because he has to take it "one day at a time", and your best girlfriend is on fertility drugs because she and her husband can't seem to get pregnant, and your mother is driving cross country in an RV with a younger man, and you can't seem to be able to find an affordable studio apartment anywhere in the five boroughs, it might seem like things can't get any worse. They can. Because the T.O.D. might make you fire Ida Lopez, the most popular employee in the paper's senior staff dining room. And Ida might sue for wrongful termination. And you might just find yourself giving a deposition in front of Mitch Hertzog, scion of one of Manhattan's wealthiest law families, "a soulless corporate drone" who embraces everything you most despise... but also happens to have a nice smile and a killer bod. The last thing anybody - least of all Kate Mackenzie - expects to find in a legal arbitrat" (From Amazon)
A fun contemporary romance with lots of humour and heart.
glitterbomb47's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. Needed something a little vapid after that last read. This fit the bill perfectly. Delightful little novel. You can always depend on Cabot for that.
its_tara's review against another edition
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, despite all the chick lit cliche's. This book is an ideal summer read, complete with unlikely hero and damsel in distress. Essentially it's exactly what the title suggests - the story of a couple meeting in unlikely circumstances.
However, Mitch Hertzog makes a good hero, and Cabot's style of writing is easy to read and enjoyable. The story is paced well, and it was thoroughly enjoyable.
However, Mitch Hertzog makes a good hero, and Cabot's style of writing is easy to read and enjoyable. The story is paced well, and it was thoroughly enjoyable.
mrose21's review against another edition
5.0
Ahh I love this book, it was a nostalgia read for me because I think this is my favourite book from when I was a teen. Just love the format its written in.
honeymoon228's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the characters and how Mitch saw Kate as a damsel in distress, automatically falling for her because that was his type. I also liked how they mentioned Mel Fuller from the other Boy series book. The only thing I will note on is that the conflict of the story felt rushed therefore I couldn’t feel the impact of the consequences.
kittykornerlibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
While this is my least favorite of the "Boy" books I still kind of love it. Kate McKenzie wants to change the world, but the best job she can find is in an HR office at a Manhattan newspaper. She is looking for a new place to live and wondering about her life choices. When her boss makes her fire the paper's beloved dessert cart lady, she meets a handsome lawyer and... romance. Kate's not very tough and is definitely a "damsel in distress," which gets kind of annoying sometimes. Still, it's another frivolous Meg Cabot book told all in email and private messaging. And it's a lot of fun.