saschadarlington's review
5.0
Great sense of humor. Good characterization. This is excellent chick lit.
familywithbooks's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this story! It is a great "beach read" - a quick read that is light hearted and entertaining. I picked this book up from an impulsive book mooching expedition, and now I'm glad I did. I highly recommend to all chick lit fans!
howifeelaboutbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This book reminded me so much of Joshilyn Jackson’s work, and she is one of my favorite authors. I loved the idea of an academic coming back home to the South and having to recalibrate their life. This book was so fun and so light but so fascinating since I’m in a place of change right now. I love Lani Diane Rich’s writing style and story ideas!
bdietrich's review against another edition
4.0
I LOVED this book! I couldn't put it down. I fell in love with Ian just like Portia did; he was just so sweet and adorable and incredible!
familywithbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this story! It is a great "beach read" - a quick read that is light hearted and entertaining. I picked this book up from an impulsive book mooching expedition, and now I'm glad I did. I highly recommend to all chick lit fans!
ibeforem's review against another edition
3.0
For the most part, I liked this. Portia was an interesting character with more than her share of family strife. Unfortunately, I hated almost every other character in the book. Except Ian, I liked him. The rest of them can take a long walk off a short pier. Her mother, grandmother, and aunt were a bunch of horrid, selfish bitches. It’s no wonder that Portia thinks she’s messed up. What kind of mother pushes her daughter to sleep with a stranger within hours (if not minutes) of her meeting him? Ridiculous. Not to mention her detestable ex.
If Portia’s family had been more likeable, I could have easily given this 4 or 4.5 stars.
If Portia’s family had been more likeable, I could have easily given this 4 or 4.5 stars.
hatingongodot's review against another edition
4.0
Hahaha totally can't relate to pushing someone away for fear of getting hurt lol
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