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racheltanza's review against another edition
4.0
Cute. Avoids a lot of the annoyances of the genre. It’s such a relief to have a love interest that did make a big mistake and it wasn’t some tragic misunderstanding.
limitlessreads's review against another edition
1.0
Almost DNF. This book is for the people who love Shakespeare and appreciate the (IMO overdone) nods to the plays. I thought I was that person…turns out I’m not. Also I’m sorry but where was the grovelling that I’m pretty sure most people were expecting from Adam. Bc like cmon…he was just forgiven and that’s what ruined his character for me. And the MC’s character too. I’m also just not a second chance girlie, rarely if ever. But I’m this case the reason as to why you even needed a second chance in the first place was so stupid and avoidable that it shouldn’t have happened. And yes I get you were a hormonal teen…but like cmon dude. Common sense tells you to not do what u did. You had your shot now kindly F off :) The setting was cute tho! There was too much going on which in some cases it strengthens the general plot but for me it clashed. The breakdowns and talks some of the characters had were really the only parts I was genuinely interested in. For an almost DNF I’m giving it 1 star bc I really didn’t enjoy it enough for 2.
maxamaris's review against another edition
Thought this would be cute to read in Ashland but I don't like the prose one bit! Also cute to to leave in a little free library here and hopefully it finds a happy reader
danielleeejames's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
The most delightful theatre nerd love story. With lush writing and witty banter, this book will make you wish Bard’s Rest was a real place to escape to when you find yourself missing the stage.
The third act breakup was dumb and unnecessary, that’s the only reason this doesn’t get a full five stars!
jlothian's review against another edition
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.5
lizbeth12's review against another edition
emotional
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
sherwoodreads's review against another edition
There's a lot to like here--Miranda is a middle sister (of course the other two sisters are Portia and Cordelia), a writer dealing with serious writers' block after fan furor over her last book. Her small New Hampshire town also does a Shakespeare festival, and her parents help with it. Plus, there is a cute veterinarian with whom she has a Past.
All the stuff that make a great romcom, except bang in the first chapter a super sour note, at least for me: Cordelia is worried because their mother may have cancer. For me, there are certain real life subjects I do not want in my romances, and cancer is one of them. Way, way too much of it in actual life makes me totally not want it in my fiction. Because I liked the rest of the story, I read on anyway .
For me, every cancer intrusion flattened an otherwise delightful soufflé of a story. If you can shrug that off, the characters are fun, there are lots of animals, and a metric Globe-theater ton (tonne) of Shakespeare feels and quotes.
All the stuff that make a great romcom, except bang in the first chapter a super sour note, at least for me: Cordelia is worried because their mother may have cancer. For me, there are certain real life subjects I do not want in my romances, and cancer is one of them. Way, way too much of it in actual life makes me totally not want it in my fiction. Because I liked the rest of the story, I read on anyway .
For me, every cancer intrusion flattened an otherwise delightful soufflé of a story. If you can shrug that off, the characters are fun, there are lots of animals, and a metric Globe-theater ton (tonne) of Shakespeare feels and quotes.
livvity's review against another edition
3.0
it was…fine? it felt a little overloaded with storylines that took time away from the main relationship, and conflicts were resolved with one conversation and a plate of snacks over and over again, and also literally nobody would say “oh my bard” like. ever
but i did laugh and wish i was on this island for a summer so hey there’s that
but i did laugh and wish i was on this island for a summer so hey there’s that
audie_reads23's review against another edition
3.0
“If I’ve learned anything from this experience, it’s to never leave unsaid who you are and what you want.”