frandeb's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
The meaning is “keep the distance from your mother in law” . I’ve approached Vanessa kelly with the kendriks … with more more laughter… so far I’m already bored with the stanton
ember_eyes_are_for_tigers's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The main female character, Meredith, was interesting with enough depth to make it worth struggling through the novel. I want to say that her personality changed from her first appearance to the rest of the novel (because her actions sometimes seem incongruous), but I believe that isn’t true: we just see more of her as the novel develops.
On the other hand there’s Stephen, the male protagonist, whose personality is lacking, to put it kindly.
You could make it a drinking game out of his descriptions, taking a drink every time he’s described as masculine/a predator/dominant. Unfortunately, by the end of the book you would be dead.
On the other hand there’s Stephen, the male protagonist, whose personality is lacking, to put it kindly.
You could make it a drinking game out of his descriptions, taking a drink every time he’s described as masculine/a predator/dominant. Unfortunately, by the end of the book you would be dead.
The ending felt rushed and the entire novel could’ve been better if it had been shorter and better written.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Misogyny, Classism, and Incest
Minor: Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
gemmalaszlo's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this more than I expected. I'd tried this author before (Sex and the Single Earl) and it was only a 3-star. But this one I liked.
mousegoddess's review
2.0
it was okay, had a lot of potential with some brief moments of awesomeness shining through. wouldn't go out of my way to recommend, but not a bad read. though some lines had me giggling (and I don't think it was on purpose.)
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