readundancies's review
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
3.25
This is a story about numerous missed connections. Like all of them. All that could ever be. For like, the first half of the novel anyways. And that first half was golden. I was about 1/3 of the way through and officially emerged with full on throat throttling motions mode, so yeah, I was emotionally invested at that point. The ending felt rushed though which was rather unfortunate.
I enjoyed the second chance romance vibes from this for the most part. But what I really wanted was for a slightly slower paced story with a lot more character analysis. I wanted to crawl inside the minds of the characters and ruminate on their actions as they happened. I wanted the romance aspect to be lengthened and more fully explored. Not in a smut kinda way (although I would not have opposed), but rather in a more drawn out, almost growing affections kind of way.
Basically, what I wanted was for this not be a novella, but here we are.
I enjoyed the second chance romance vibes from this for the most part. But what I really wanted was for a slightly slower paced story with a lot more character analysis. I wanted to crawl inside the minds of the characters and ruminate on their actions as they happened. I wanted the romance aspect to be lengthened and more fully explored. Not in a smut kinda way (although I would not have opposed), but rather in a more drawn out, almost growing affections kind of way.
Basically, what I wanted was for this not be a novella, but here we are.
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