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kristenc294's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This was a cute book, though I can't say it was incredibly well-written. Nothing awful, but it wasn't fantastic either. This book had several short steamy scenes and a few lines that were so cheesy they made me laugh out loud. If you're looking for the equivalent of watching shows like "Too Hot To Handle", this is a book that will definitely scratch that itch, just don't take it too seriously, and it's a lot of fun.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent
breesbookmark's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Death of parent, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, and Addiction
elephantshoes4's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Alcoholism and Death of parent
meganpbennett's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I found it really hard to rate this book. I enjoyed it, and found the characters quite interesting. Nicholas is the crown prince of Wessco, who's never had anyone say "no" to him, except his grandmother, the Queen. He's to marry in a few months, to an appropriate bride of his choosing, whether he wants to or not. Olivia runs her father's cafe, baking the pies it's famous for in a desperate attempt to keep the business afloat.
They have a 'meet-ugly' where he propositions and insults her, and she throws a pie in his face. He wants more, he wants her, and she decides she wants him. Even after she realizes he's not just any rude, drunk, European. They start dating, and eventually, she goes to Wessco with him for plot reasons.
It's the ending I'm not sure of. It felt rushed, hurried. There was so much build up to something that doesn't happen that the HEA was almost a letdown. And Nicholas felt very out-of-character.
They have a 'meet-ugly' where he propositions and insults her, and she throws a pie in his face. He wants more, he wants her, and she decides she wants him. Even after she realizes he's not just any rude, drunk, European. They start dating, and eventually, she goes to Wessco with him for plot reasons.
It's the ending I'm not sure of. It felt rushed, hurried. There was so much build up to something that doesn't happen that the HEA was almost a letdown. And Nicholas felt very out-of-character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Child death and Addiction
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