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whatcha_listening_to's review against another edition
4.0
4 About That Fling Stars
I am on the fence if I loved it or liked it. It was different. I wasn’t sure what I wanted out of this book. I liked the connection each character has whether it’s a connection that makes everyone comfortable or not.
I have never experienced any of the heavy issues addressed in this book but my heart goes out to people who have.
I found the book to be a little slow; I liked the time line and all but just felt like we were waiting for something that never really happened.
I am not really sure how to write this review to be honest, I don’t want to give anything away if I talk about it. So I will go generic.
Jenna falls for her best friend Mia’s ex-husband. Her elderly aunt writes erotica. What a hoot she was. And they all have to find a way to work together because Adam the ex has been hired at both Jenna and Mia’s work place.
I smiled a lot in this book, over all a great listen because I upgraded to the audio. I really enjoyed Kelly Mizell’s narration. Worth the read for sure.
I hope I didn’t mess up this review to badly.. eek
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion and I am allowed to have it.*
I am on the fence if I loved it or liked it. It was different. I wasn’t sure what I wanted out of this book. I liked the connection each character has whether it’s a connection that makes everyone comfortable or not.
I have never experienced any of the heavy issues addressed in this book but my heart goes out to people who have.
I found the book to be a little slow; I liked the time line and all but just felt like we were waiting for something that never really happened.
I am not really sure how to write this review to be honest, I don’t want to give anything away if I talk about it. So I will go generic.
Jenna falls for her best friend Mia’s ex-husband. Her elderly aunt writes erotica. What a hoot she was. And they all have to find a way to work together because Adam the ex has been hired at both Jenna and Mia’s work place.
I smiled a lot in this book, over all a great listen because I upgraded to the audio. I really enjoyed Kelly Mizell’s narration. Worth the read for sure.
I hope I didn’t mess up this review to badly.. eek
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion and I am allowed to have it.*
beckydoodle's review against another edition
3.0
This book is heavy but in a good way. It still a romantic comedy and I was laughing so hard but there moments where I truly felt like for Jenna. The relationships and the issues happening with them feel real sometimes, like the baggage a lot of us have bleeds over but it doesn’t mean it’s the end of the world. The subject matter is a lot so definitely processed with caution when reading, that being said it’s totally work the read.
aneye4romance's review against another edition
5.0
A witty modern romance
I don't usually like romance novels as they are often cliche and cheesy but I loved this book. The characters are so relatable and well developed that you really care about them. There's no straightforward villain or bad guy which made the story feel genuine. I loved the witty repartee between the main characters, and Aunt Bertie was just outstanding. My only complaint is that I wish there was more! I finished the whole book in one sitting. It was that good. I look forward to seeing what other great stories this author brings to life.
I don't usually like romance novels as they are often cliche and cheesy but I loved this book. The characters are so relatable and well developed that you really care about them. There's no straightforward villain or bad guy which made the story feel genuine. I loved the witty repartee between the main characters, and Aunt Bertie was just outstanding. My only complaint is that I wish there was more! I finished the whole book in one sitting. It was that good. I look forward to seeing what other great stories this author brings to life.
jellybeanz's review against another edition
4.0
“We’re all just bumping around together on this planet, trying to do the best we can for ourselves and each other. But there’s only so much we can control.”
Wow , what an excellent book , I was apprehensive when I first started reading , was it going to be confusing or cringe. But oh no , it was amazing , the heartbreak , joy and even the few tears I shedded along the way , made it a book to remember. It showed the truth behind broken relationships , what can seam perfect on the outside is not always okay. And that’s even more okay , relationships won’t be right all the way through , and that’s what happens to lead you to a better future .
“Sometimes, kindness is the worst thing,” she said. “Especially if it unravels your entire justification for something you’ve done. Something you might not be very proud of in the first place.”
“No one gets relationships right on the first try. We probably never get it right, when it all comes down to it. All we can do is take the lessons we’ve learned and keep moving forward.”
Wow , what an excellent book , I was apprehensive when I first started reading , was it going to be confusing or cringe. But oh no , it was amazing , the heartbreak , joy and even the few tears I shedded along the way , made it a book to remember. It showed the truth behind broken relationships , what can seam perfect on the outside is not always okay. And that’s even more okay , relationships won’t be right all the way through , and that’s what happens to lead you to a better future .
“Sometimes, kindness is the worst thing,” she said. “Especially if it unravels your entire justification for something you’ve done. Something you might not be very proud of in the first place.”
“No one gets relationships right on the first try. We probably never get it right, when it all comes down to it. All we can do is take the lessons we’ve learned and keep moving forward.”
beckydoodle's review against another edition
3.0
This book is heavy but in a good way. It still a romantic comedy and I was laughing so hard but there moments where I truly felt like for Jenna. The relationships and the issues happening with them feel real sometimes, like the baggage a lot of us have bleeds over but it doesn’t mean it’s the end of the world. The subject matter is a lot so definitely processed with caution when reading, that being said it’s totally work the read.
shanameydala's review against another edition
2.0
The protaganist is the PR rep for a health system, a career I've never seen featured in a romance. This summer I've embraced the fluffy, this is just one of the books that are helping while away the heat.
autumnrdreads's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this book was a twist on a classic Rom Com. Some parts were a little cheesy and lacked depth but the plot was good, and I liked the characters. It was a light read and nothing completely out of the ordinary but the whole time I was reading, I kept thinking that it would be awesome as a movie. You have your classic love at first sight story with a couple of amusing and surprising ups and downs, and it wraps up with a good ending. So while I don't think it was the best book I've ever read, I think I would love it in a movie format.
queenhufflegruff's review against another edition
3.0
For the most part, I enjoyed this book. Somewhat cliche if you mind that, but cute, light and fun. Then I got to the end, where it seemed like the author realized she wanted the story to end as quickly as possible, so all these coincidences came up, and I realized that throughout the book, the charm and wit of the characters had really masked how selfish the main character is. SPOILERS AHEAD: the character is so wrapped up in herself, that even though her best friend's husband gets shot, her best friend goes into labor, her aunt finds out that the main character went behind her back to try and save her own reputation---still, the only thing that the character seems to worry about is whether or not everyone will forgive her and like her again. I found the ending very deus ex-machina. The only character's reactions who actually made some kind of sense were her best friend's, who basically was like "lady, I love you, but your every move isn't going to destroy my world".
Strong start, and the story is well put together and engaging until you hit the last couple of chapters. Then, it just pulled me completely out of the story and left a sour taste and disbelief in the characters in its wake.
Strong start, and the story is well put together and engaging until you hit the last couple of chapters. Then, it just pulled me completely out of the story and left a sour taste and disbelief in the characters in its wake.
laszczaq's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0