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rhiannon_the_reader's review
3.0
Thank you @netgalley, @stmartinspress for the opportunity to read this ARC copy of Not That Kind of Ever After.
This book was really cute. The author did a great job of really bringing you in and I felt all the emotions Bella was going through. I loved the dynamic between Marty and Bella. Their banter and friendship was perfectly done. I initially found the book hard to get into but once the story got going I couldn’t put it down. I liked the ending of the book but I almost feel like a bit was missing as I would have like to know a bit more about Bella’s current status (trying not to give spoilers, sorry!).
This was a really nice, fun and clean romance read. Bella was a great character and I loved that she wore her emotions on her sleeves. Who doesn’t love figuring out your own personal fairytale?
Tropes
-found family
-friends to lovers
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ .5 / 5
This book was really cute. The author did a great job of really bringing you in and I felt all the emotions Bella was going through. I loved the dynamic between Marty and Bella. Their banter and friendship was perfectly done. I initially found the book hard to get into but once the story got going I couldn’t put it down. I liked the ending of the book but I almost feel like a bit was missing as I would have like to know a bit more about Bella’s current status (trying not to give spoilers, sorry!).
This was a really nice, fun and clean romance read. Bella was a great character and I loved that she wore her emotions on her sleeves. Who doesn’t love figuring out your own personal fairytale?
Tropes
-found family
-friends to lovers
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ .5 / 5
abalderson's review
5.0
An accidental purchase from a trip to The Works and I am SO glad I picked it up, I absolutely adored this book
corix's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kittey623's review
5.0
I think I'm in the minority here, but I really liked this one. I wanted so desperately for Bella to figure it out. I think I would have had her end up with a different "prince charming" in the end, but it was cute, it was laugh out loud... And it is very meta - I'm on Goodreads giving feedback about a book where the MC writes a book and gets obsessed with the amount of feedback and views she's getting and continually puts herself into more high-risk situations to create the story.
reabookreviews's review
4.0
Not That Kind of Ever After by Luci Adams is a modern fairy-tale as Bella tries to find her Prince Charming in the dating game in the modern world and being a keen writer she longs to have her first book out in the world so why not combine the two and write about every frog she kisses and every hairy wolf she meets.
I have read a few books recently which are centred around modern day dating but they have all been a little flat and drag on a little too much so I will be honest and say I was a little hesitant when starting this book so it had to do a lot to try and win me over but win me over it did! It was clear from the opening line of the book which I read again and again just to make sure I had read it right that this was going to be a funny storyline with a main character who had no filters!
Bella took a while for me to warm to and even towards the end of the book there were times that she made me cringe or just rubbed me right up the wrong way but this is what gave her character more grit. At times I was routing for her and felt quite sorry for her but then she showed another side to her and she was like a hormonal teenager! What Bella does do with help from the author is provide us with copious amounts of humour as she embarks on each dreadful date and just when you think she couldn’t get any worse she then tops it with another unexpected encounter especially with certain housemates which I won’t lie was a shocker.
Although the book has this extreme unbelievable fairy-tale dating front there is also a more down to earth storyline weaved in which focuses on the effects on friendships as we grow up, separation issues and a more believable love story. I think in some ways a lot of people will relate to Bella as stripped back she is a woman who is at a point in her life where everything and everyone in her life is changing and moving forward and she doesn’t seem to be able to do the same.
This was a light witty modern read that I thoroughly enjoyed and I think fans of Beth O’Leary and Lindsey Kelk will enjoy this as long as you are not too prudish!
I have read a few books recently which are centred around modern day dating but they have all been a little flat and drag on a little too much so I will be honest and say I was a little hesitant when starting this book so it had to do a lot to try and win me over but win me over it did! It was clear from the opening line of the book which I read again and again just to make sure I had read it right that this was going to be a funny storyline with a main character who had no filters!
Bella took a while for me to warm to and even towards the end of the book there were times that she made me cringe or just rubbed me right up the wrong way but this is what gave her character more grit. At times I was routing for her and felt quite sorry for her but then she showed another side to her and she was like a hormonal teenager! What Bella does do with help from the author is provide us with copious amounts of humour as she embarks on each dreadful date and just when you think she couldn’t get any worse she then tops it with another unexpected encounter especially with certain housemates which I won’t lie was a shocker.
Although the book has this extreme unbelievable fairy-tale dating front there is also a more down to earth storyline weaved in which focuses on the effects on friendships as we grow up, separation issues and a more believable love story. I think in some ways a lot of people will relate to Bella as stripped back she is a woman who is at a point in her life where everything and everyone in her life is changing and moving forward and she doesn’t seem to be able to do the same.
This was a light witty modern read that I thoroughly enjoyed and I think fans of Beth O’Leary and Lindsey Kelk will enjoy this as long as you are not too prudish!
averageprof's review
1.0
Yes I DNFd at 70%- sue me. I could not stand the FMC. I just kept thinking she would have her realization that she was in fact the problem, but no. She was quite terrible to everyone around her and for why????
erinalexander's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! I thought Ellie was the ultimate best friend. I loved how much she supported Bella. I had my fingers crossed for the final match. Great read! Will recommend to my friends!
thunderingnight_reads's review
3.0
This book has some really fun side characters that I really enjoyed. Bella is someone who needs to take more charge in her life. Bella is convinced by another character to just LIVE, so she finally takes a shot in the dark and little did she know how much things might change. This was an upbeat, rom-com style book and it was pretty easy to read. I don't think it would be my favorite by any means, but it was enjoyable for the most part.
Thank you NetGalley and the Publishers for the copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I will be posting a review on my instagram page as well within the next week.
Thank you NetGalley and the Publishers for the copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I will be posting a review on my instagram page as well within the next week.
ritareadstrash's review
DNF at 13% the main character is just bratty and I'm not connecting.
Also, you published a book in 2023 with Harry Potter houses?? Shame.
Also, you published a book in 2023 with Harry Potter houses?? Shame.
wannatalkbooks's review
3.0
Bella's search for Prince Charming has stalled and she needs a new approach. In trying to have more fun, she finds herself in a series of interesting circumstances with unique companions. She channels her experiences to jumpstart her stalled writing career, resulting in online fairy tale retellings that go viral. When things get messy, she must separate real life from fiction and find a way to live happily (if not ever after).
This was a light hearted, quick and easy read. It was easy to get frustrated with Bella. But at the same time, her journey was fun and entertaining. I would have liked more development and building of the prominent relationships, including the main love interest. The was not much history or elaboration provided. As a result, I never felt very connected to the character. It was entertaining but there are several other books that I would recommend before this one. However I would not dissuade you from reading it if it sounded good either.
Thanks to NetGalley for the chance to read this one before it releases in March 2023.
This was a light hearted, quick and easy read. It was easy to get frustrated with Bella. But at the same time, her journey was fun and entertaining. I would have liked more development and building of the prominent relationships, including the main love interest. The was not much history or elaboration provided. As a result, I never felt very connected to the character. It was entertaining but there are several other books that I would recommend before this one. However I would not dissuade you from reading it if it sounded good either.
Thanks to NetGalley for the chance to read this one before it releases in March 2023.