reyes_sf's review against another edition
3.0
This book actually had a lot of potential. To start with, the female protagonist is an IT engineer - she's not an interior designer, does not own a cupcake shop, does not work at a quirky-but-almost-bankrupt bookshop, and is not the assistant to a horrible boss. Not that there is anything wrong with these jobs (except the one with the horrible boss I guess) but it feels like if you're the heroine of an NA/chicklit book, those are your only options. I also loved that the book portrayed not only the development of the romance, but also the development of Melody's friendships as she meets more people in LA. And check this - the love interest has a girlfriend at the start of the book and she is not a total bitch! she actually befriends Melody! and there is absolutely no slut-shaming, no girl-hating at all!! If you're not familiar with the NA genre, let me let you that this is the equivalent of spotting a unicorn in your back garden. Plus, Melody is actually very cool.
Now on the not-so-great things. Jeremy has to be the blandest, most insipid male protagonist I've read in forever. I get that the author was trying to show his transition from bad boy to nice guy, but there's nice and there's Boring with capital B. Plus the drama. You expect a reasonable amount of drama in these books, but here there are just random side stories showing up that actually never lead to anything, so rather than adding tension to the story, they just made me roll my eyes a lot. But the thing that really, really bothered me was. This is actually a pet peeve of mine, so maybe it won't be that much of an issue to other readers, but for me it just ruined a book that otherwise I was enjoying a lot.
The rest of the books in the series have less than stellar reviews, so I'm just going to stop here, but this one is actually very recommendable if you're in need of some popcorn.
Now on the not-so-great things. Jeremy has to be the blandest, most insipid male protagonist I've read in forever. I get that the author was trying to show his transition from bad boy to nice guy, but there's nice and there's Boring with capital B. Plus the drama. You expect a reasonable amount of drama in these books, but here there are just random side stories showing up that actually never lead to anything, so rather than adding tension to the story, they just made me roll my eyes a lot. But the thing that really, really bothered me was
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all the cheatingThe rest of the books in the series have less than stellar reviews, so I'm just going to stop here, but this one is actually very recommendable if you're in need of some popcorn.
sailor_marls's review against another edition
5.0
I will be devouring this series, I can already tell.
I do wish there was more STEM related stuff throughout the book though.
I do wish there was more STEM related stuff throughout the book though.
fulper's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
litloulou's review against another edition
3.0
Rounding down but I did quite like this. I wasn’t a fan of the drama with past history and overlap. But I did stay interested. I also would have preferred first person if we only get one perspective anyways
tidydancer's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
syndi3's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I am surprise how much I do not enjoy Remedial Rocket Science. I was expecting a fun cute sweet romance between a geeky heroine and a playboy hero.
In Remedial Rocket Science, the story of moving to LA and adjusting to LA life taking more than 50% of this book. Some of the plot or the conversation do not support the romance aspect. Jeremy, the hero seems like a supporting character because he is barely shows up in the plot. When he does shows up, he is acting stupid or immature.
Melody is the heroine without a back bone. She is coward, needy and drama queen. Where is that geeky smart heroine? No where. Most of the story she feels sorry for herself. Such a turn off.
In Remedial Rocket Science, the story of moving to LA and adjusting to LA life taking more than 50% of this book. Some of the plot or the conversation do not support the romance aspect. Jeremy, the hero seems like a supporting character because he is barely shows up in the plot. When he does shows up, he is acting stupid or immature.
Melody is the heroine without a back bone. She is coward, needy and drama queen. Where is that geeky smart heroine? No where. Most of the story she feels sorry for herself. Such a turn off.
c_dog's review against another edition
5.0
Cute!
Even though this started with a ONS, it ended up being a slow burn, friends to lovers story. I loved that build up! Melody & Jeremy were cute together. It was nice that the millionaire had insecurities and wasn't "alpha". I'll definitely be continuing this series!
Even though this started with a ONS, it ended up being a slow burn, friends to lovers story. I loved that build up! Melody & Jeremy were cute together. It was nice that the millionaire had insecurities and wasn't "alpha". I'll definitely be continuing this series!