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thisteachreads's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC of “The Co-op” by Tera Dewitt.
This story is a sweet second-chance love story between two former lovers-turned enemies- turned lovers. When they were 19, they shared a passionate summer romance that ended in a spectacular fashion. 7 years later, they find themselves co-owners of a house that is in dire need of renovation and find their way back to one another throughout the process as well.
One of the things I like most about Dewitt’s style is the fact that she creates realistic everyday characters. Her stories seem believable. Rynn and Declan didn’t work out because they were young, naive and didn’t know how to communicate properly. And let’s be honest; what 19 year old does?! But when they reunite, they start to slowly unravel their communication issues and work together to figure out that they actually never stopped loving one another and, even though they grieve the lost time they had together, they find a way to move forward together as well.
I thought this story was a sweet read. Their banter was witty and the dialogue fit well with the characters. She peppered in spice that just seemed to make sense and built the sexual tension between the characters well.
This is worth a read, especially if you enjoy a second chance romance story (with a bit of marriage of convenience peppered in).
This story is a sweet second-chance love story between two former lovers-turned enemies- turned lovers. When they were 19, they shared a passionate summer romance that ended in a spectacular fashion. 7 years later, they find themselves co-owners of a house that is in dire need of renovation and find their way back to one another throughout the process as well.
One of the things I like most about Dewitt’s style is the fact that she creates realistic everyday characters. Her stories seem believable. Rynn and Declan didn’t work out because they were young, naive and didn’t know how to communicate properly. And let’s be honest; what 19 year old does?! But when they reunite, they start to slowly unravel their communication issues and work together to figure out that they actually never stopped loving one another and, even though they grieve the lost time they had together, they find a way to move forward together as well.
I thought this story was a sweet read. Their banter was witty and the dialogue fit well with the characters. She peppered in spice that just seemed to make sense and built the sexual tension between the characters well.
This is worth a read, especially if you enjoy a second chance romance story (with a bit of marriage of convenience peppered in).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Cancer, Death, and Death of parent
michellebub's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The book wasn’t bad. It just felt mediocre, the storyline of two people who seem to dislike each other but actually don’t do because all of that just resulted because of a series of miscommunication is so overdone. I mean it still could have been good. But nothing new was done, of course construction is something you don’t usually see. I did not understand one word that was written about construction but it was fine. Meanwhile, the characters seemed kind of flat, I saw the effort of making their life and personalities deep but it just didn’t work for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Death of parent
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Grief
readwithria's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
3.75
The Co-Op was cute and very fun!
I am always a fan of forced proximity romance, though second chance can be hit or miss for me. I think they balanced each other out pretty well in this case, and while the book didn’t wow me I still had a good time with it.
Read this if you love
🩵 Forced proximity
🩵 Marriage of convenience
🩵 Second chance romance
🩵 Hate to love
🩵 No third act breakup
I think that the book started to fizzle out a little bit toward the end, but the last two chapters were quite lovely. Definitely a lighthearted, low-angst romance. 3.75 stars.
I am always a fan of forced proximity romance, though second chance can be hit or miss for me. I think they balanced each other out pretty well in this case, and while the book didn’t wow me I still had a good time with it.
Read this if you love
🩵 Forced proximity
🩵 Marriage of convenience
🩵 Second chance romance
🩵 Hate to love
🩵 No third act breakup
I think that the book started to fizzle out a little bit toward the end, but the last two chapters were quite lovely. Definitely a lighthearted, low-angst romance. 3.75 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexism, Medical content, and Death of parent
samone2's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
5.0
The main guy character in this book talking about getting a tattoo only for the main guy character in Funny Feeling to get a tattoo warmed my hopeless romantic heart. This book is a solid five starts, there are no faults in this book. Tarah Dewitt is the newest author that I'm obsessed with.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
Moderate: Infidelity, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Ableism, Cancer, and Death
aliteraryescape's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse and Death of parent
kaylaogle's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
SURPRISINGLY good! Their rivalry to romance felt very natural, and this whole story felt very real. Loved it!
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Death of parent
abiigrl's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Infidelity, Grief, and Death of parent
dianaschmidty's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
EASIEST FIVE STARS I’VE GIVEN A BOOK IN A LONG TIME!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Grief, and Death of parent
britreadsbooks_'s review against another edition
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Ableism, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Abandonment
erinrachelreads's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
The Co-Op is a second chance, marriage of convenience, "enemies" to lovers story and it is sensational. The first thing to say is that the characters are not immediately likeable; they’re flawed, defensive, combative and they project their insecurities onto each other. I grew to love them as they open up, we learn of their reasoning and motives for past actions and I was rooting for their happiness. They have a lot to overcome, together and individually , emotionally and physically and it makes their HEA that much sweeter in the end. LaRynn’s growth as a character both in terms of finding her place and with her relationships with Deacon and her mother are both heart-breaking and lovely. I cried so much reading this when the characters were hurt and acting out but also when they’re celebrating their wins.
I also love the way music is threaded through this story, attached to LaRynn’s awkward moments then lifting their everyday moments of domesticity.
I also love the way music is threaded through this story, attached to LaRynn’s awkward moments then lifting their everyday moments of domesticity.
A beautiful story filled with building tension, character growth and sweet moments.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
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