megmj's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
ebear20's review against another edition
5.0
Reading this book felt like having a crush for the first time again. I felt all the pain when Rory wouldn't text Adelaide back. I felt all the excitement when he did. What really shocked me was how Wheeler was able to replicate all the emotions I personally have felt in these types of relationships in the past. For the most part, this book IS reality, which is what made me love it so much. It felt very introspective to read about something I've personally experienced. I felt frustrated for Adelaide in the book, and therefore upset that I let myself be played the way Adelaide so obviously was as well.
Throughout the book, the reader discovers that this book is less about a romance, and more about Adelaide finding herself through the mess that this relationship is. At first when the book shifted from being about love, I was thrown. I wasn’t sure I liked that route. But, it ended up working really well, and made me like the book more. At points, all of this did seem a bit cheesy, but I think that’s something I liked about this book. We all are a bit cheesy at times and we don’t always say the most proper, put together things. Wheeler writes this book in the way that someone thinks, which is what I appreciated most.
Throughout the book, the reader discovers that this book is less about a romance, and more about Adelaide finding herself through the mess that this relationship is. At first when the book shifted from being about love, I was thrown. I wasn’t sure I liked that route. But, it ended up working really well, and made me like the book more. At points, all of this did seem a bit cheesy, but I think that’s something I liked about this book. We all are a bit cheesy at times and we don’t always say the most proper, put together things. Wheeler writes this book in the way that someone thinks, which is what I appreciated most.
carlireadsrecs's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
infariveronaa's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
rachelmay1's review against another edition
5.0
This book was heavy. I had to listen to it slowly because it was an emotional read. I cant say much without spoilers so I’m going to leave it as, I’m glad I read this book. Some of the cringe moments I remember living through in college, when I dated people who didn’t deserve me. The ending was amazing, so again, won’t spoil but reminding myself when I read this in the future how much I ADORED the epilogue and how well it was written.
littlespookycute's review against another edition
5.0
I don’t think I’ve ever related to a character SO MUCH. With the mental health stuff translating into how Adelaide is in relationships and just losing yourself while loving someone else. I honestly don’t know how I would be if I was in her situation. I loved the ending especially and I’m so glad she got the love she deserved.
tiabuonfiglio's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
nobookmark_noproblem's review against another edition
4.0
Adelaide (audiobook)
Genevieve Wheeler
Caitlin Kelly (Narrator)
Pub Date: April 18, 2023
Genevieve Wheeler
Caitlin Kelly (Narrator)
Pub Date: April 18, 2023
rrickman33's review against another edition
5.0
Where do I even start with Ms Adelaide Williams. She was one of the most caring and thoughtful characters I have ever read about. I walked away from this book feeling like she and I would be friends which is wild since I'm usually yelling at my books when they're being dumb. Adelaide had her moments of being dumb (like every interaction with Rory) but for some reason I saw myself in her instead of being annoyed.
At 26 Adelaide made very similar mistakes to ones I made. She put so much thought, time, and effort into a relationship that was completely one-sided. Days without hearing from someone just made her more excited to finally hear from them. The smallest compliment or comment made her feel like the sun was shining on her instead of seeing it for the red flag it truly was. At 26 I was so similar to her (although I never had a surprise like she did thank gawd- I would not have been excited the way she was).
Adelaide was more than just a novel about romantic relationships. We saw her put that same loving and thoughtful energy into relationships with her family and friends. She's the type of friend to send you the most thoughtful gift you've ever received. She's the type of friend that will be your pillar when you are going through a tough time. She is the type of person that everyone wants in their life. But she needed to be careful to not choose someone who would abuse that and instead lift her up for it.
I will be thinking about this book for such a long time and really I can't wait to re-read it. The mental health rep that came in at the end was so good and not where I thought the story was headed at all. I was pleasantly surprised by every chapter and every page. I loved seeing Adelaide's life through her eyes and am happy she got her happy ever after (no that's not a spoiler it's me encouraging you to give this book a chance).
Millennial women who love reading about dating, relationships, work, stress, friends, and family will eat this book up. They'll see themselves in either Adelaide or her wonderful friends. Also THANK YOU for writing a book about a 26 year old realistically dating. I cannot with these 18 year old romances anymore. I was truly shocked this was a debut and I can't wait to read what Genevieve writes next.
Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Genevieve for an eARC in exchange for an honest review. Pub day is April 18th, 2023.
At 26 Adelaide made very similar mistakes to ones I made. She put so much thought, time, and effort into a relationship that was completely one-sided. Days without hearing from someone just made her more excited to finally hear from them. The smallest compliment or comment made her feel like the sun was shining on her instead of seeing it for the red flag it truly was. At 26 I was so similar to her (although I never had a surprise like she did thank gawd- I would not have been excited the way she was).
Adelaide was more than just a novel about romantic relationships. We saw her put that same loving and thoughtful energy into relationships with her family and friends. She's the type of friend to send you the most thoughtful gift you've ever received. She's the type of friend that will be your pillar when you are going through a tough time. She is the type of person that everyone wants in their life. But she needed to be careful to not choose someone who would abuse that and instead lift her up for it.
I will be thinking about this book for such a long time and really I can't wait to re-read it. The mental health rep that came in at the end was so good and not where I thought the story was headed at all. I was pleasantly surprised by every chapter and every page. I loved seeing Adelaide's life through her eyes and am happy she got her happy ever after (no that's not a spoiler it's me encouraging you to give this book a chance).
Millennial women who love reading about dating, relationships, work, stress, friends, and family will eat this book up. They'll see themselves in either Adelaide or her wonderful friends. Also THANK YOU for writing a book about a 26 year old realistically dating. I cannot with these 18 year old romances anymore. I was truly shocked this was a debut and I can't wait to read what Genevieve writes next.
Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Genevieve for an eARC in exchange for an honest review. Pub day is April 18th, 2023.