The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
valeriew's review against another edition
4.0
Wow it has been such a long time that I have started a book and read until 3 am! It was super cute. I liked that it took a min for things to fall into place. Also she does realized the wicked witch will be her mother in law.....right? Yikes. That needed to maybe be a little different. They will still be in each other’s lives. Poor Emma. I loved the chemistry. It was a good book
mystikai's review against another edition
4.0
In the first few scenes of My Not So Wicked Stepbrother I started to literally snort with laughter with the conversation over text message. I really enjoyed the storyline although it did get a little frustrating. Friends who were going to date, the tragedy happens. Move on a while and they cannot date because now they are related by marriage. WHAT THE...can you imagine your love interest is now your stepbrother. Of course, you do get a HEA in this although it takes a while but I think it is worth the wait.
The story was fast-paced and the narrator’s performance was brilliant, she kept my attention and her voice was nice and smooth.
The story was fast-paced and the narrator’s performance was brilliant, she kept my attention and her voice was nice and smooth.
leslie_books_and_socks_rock's review against another edition
4.0
I've gotta say, the taboo familial relationships trope never drew me in, it was an odd dynamic, but I love Peel's style. Right from the beginning I connected with Emma. I didnt expect to be emotional but I even got tears in my eyes. 2 super minor errors.
I wish it were longer and that as a reader we got to see scenes that were referenced like at the comedy club and she had to play a tonsil hockey game. That sounds like it would've been hilarious!
I wish it were longer and that as a reader we got to see scenes that were referenced like at the comedy club and she had to play a tonsil hockey game. That sounds like it would've been hilarious!
su1896's review against another edition
5.0
At first the cover and the name really put me off, I was like "meh do I really want to read this?"
Then I looked this book up and saw it was Clean Romance, which right down my alley
and I am glad I read it, so light and entertaining, 1% into the book I was laughing out loud.
Right amount of angst, right amount of everything.
Then I looked this book up and saw it was Clean Romance, which right down my alley
and I am glad I read it, so light and entertaining, 1% into the book I was laughing out loud.
Right amount of angst, right amount of everything.
ashleygreenslibrary's review against another edition
2.0
I’ve written a full review on my blog: http://obsessionsdaily.home.blog/2019/11/14/book-review-of-my-not-so-wicked-stepbrother/
mommasaystoread's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
My Not So Wicked Stepbrother is really more chick lit than romantic comedy, but it is filled with wit and snark that keep things from getting too heavy. I wouldn't necessarily consider this pair as step-siblings, more like step-siblings twice removed, so if you're looking for a forbidden romance, you won't find that here. The story had its ups and downs for me, but one big up lay with the characters. Love them or hate them, and Jennifer Peel gives us some of both, they're certainly interesting. The romance is a very slow burn, and Emma's inability to see what was right in front of her nearly drove me to distraction. There is a bit too much focus on the mundane details of almost everything, which created some lags in the story, and it's a little more angsty than I care for in what I thought was going to be a lighthearted read. The biggest drawback for me was Emma's focus on fifteen extra pounds, and I do mean focus. It comes up a lot throughout the story, and just felt like a bit too much, especially in a body positive world. Regardless of that, the characters do shine, and that's not just our romantic couple. Even the secondary characters come to life in Peel's writing. Another excellent part of this one was the narration. Melissa Moran breathed that life into Jennifer Peel's terrific characters. She did an excellent job of conveying the emotion of the story, including the snark and at times, the silliness. Even though Moran's voice didn't go as deep as you'd expect for the men, she still did a great job of making each person distinct, and the story entertaining. In the end, this first in the My Not So Wicked series had it's pros and cons for me, but it was certainly worth the listen.
My Not So Wicked Stepbrother is really more chick lit than romantic comedy, but it is filled with wit and snark that keep things from getting too heavy. I wouldn't necessarily consider this pair as step-siblings, more like step-siblings twice removed, so if you're looking for a forbidden romance, you won't find that here. The story had its ups and downs for me, but one big up lay with the characters. Love them or hate them, and Jennifer Peel gives us some of both, they're certainly interesting. The romance is a very slow burn, and Emma's inability to see what was right in front of her nearly drove me to distraction. There is a bit too much focus on the mundane details of almost everything, which created some lags in the story, and it's a little more angsty than I care for in what I thought was going to be a lighthearted read. The biggest drawback for me was Emma's focus on fifteen extra pounds, and I do mean focus. It comes up a lot throughout the story, and just felt like a bit too much, especially in a body positive world. Regardless of that, the characters do shine, and that's not just our romantic couple. Even the secondary characters come to life in Peel's writing. Another excellent part of this one was the narration. Melissa Moran breathed that life into Jennifer Peel's terrific characters. She did an excellent job of conveying the emotion of the story, including the snark and at times, the silliness. Even though Moran's voice didn't go as deep as you'd expect for the men, she still did a great job of making each person distinct, and the story entertaining. In the end, this first in the My Not So Wicked series had it's pros and cons for me, but it was certainly worth the listen.
jenayreads's review against another edition
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
citasaenz's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sara_c_reads's review against another edition
2.0
The title (and even this old cover) is misleading… it’s not like these two grew up together and had an inappropriate relationship. They met as adults.. and I’m not going to give it away.
The story line lulled a bit but I did like the main character..
The story line lulled a bit but I did like the main character..