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k_shimer's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Sexual content
Minor: Cursing, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
dvy's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual harassment
arizona_foster's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.0
I was excited to read this book when I learned Susanna Hoffs wrote it. While the cover is relatively simple, the book blurb grabbed my attention.
Susanna's writing style differs from what I'm used to reading, but it kept my interest. I loved the music references and the fact that there was a sweater the main character referred to as 'Kurt Cobain' because it looked similar to a sweater he’d worn. And who doesn't love a story with a cat in it - even if the cat situation is slightly complicated?
Something about the main character made me start and stop reading many times. I was not a fan of Jane Start. She was reeling from a bad relationship/breakup and stuck in career limbo from a one-hit-wonder. It was a great story, except Jane never tried to do anything to help herself, which got under my skin.
I wanted to like this book because it had a lot of promise. I wanted Jane to stand up for herself and aim for what she wanted rather than do what everyone else expected. Maybe there was a little bit of that toward the end of the story, but not enough to show real character growth or resolve.
While this book wasn't for me, many readers will enjoy Susanna's writing, musical references, and romance storyline.
Thank you, Little, Brown and Company, and NetGalley, for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content
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