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claudia_is_reading's review against another edition
4.0
Lovely, heartwarming and with family at its core, this is a feeling good story, ideal for those days when you just want something sweet and not exceedingly challenging :P
I liked both main characters and enjoyed Hugo's story a lot, too. And Amy Putt narration is great :)
I liked both main characters and enjoyed Hugo's story a lot, too. And Amy Putt narration is great :)
__shaked's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
barbrokatrin's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an advance copy in exchange for an honest opinion.
I've read almost every Radley book and enjoy reading them, this is no exception. I loved the bonding with Hugo and Lauren in the beginning, it was cute that they connected before she met Allegra. I tend to find Radley's books to be a bit shallow, they don't dive deep into the characters and interactions and I sometime struggle to connect to the characters. But this one hit the spot. I enjoyed following the characters on their journey and I felt their attraction. AND this book had not 1, but several sex scenes
I've read almost every Radley book and enjoy reading them, this is no exception. I loved the bonding with Hugo and Lauren in the beginning, it was cute that they connected before she met Allegra. I tend to find Radley's books to be a bit shallow, they don't dive deep into the characters and interactions and I sometime struggle to connect to the characters. But this one hit the spot. I enjoyed following the characters on their journey and I felt their attraction. AND this book had not 1, but several sex scenes
listeningstars_'s review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
khieeae's review against another edition
4.0
I’d take a break from reading books by Amanda Radley, her books had gotten too PG and Disney like for me to find more interest in them. But it’s been a while so I said, why not? I’m not that disappointed.
Don’t get me wrong, I’ll still be recommending this story to younger readers but there’s a small but noticeable heart warming factor to this book that helped me enjoy it.
Hugo Whittaker is struggling with the typical teenage angst and insecurities, to deal with this he lies and sneaks his way into a gym where he meets fitness instructor, Lauren Evans. Dealing with her own problems and secrets, Lauren is pretty shaken when the mother of the boy she’s been helping at the gym shows up and threatens said gym at the revelation that her son joined without her permission. Allegra Whittaker is a headstrong, stubborn and loud barrister but all Lauren could think about is…how hot she is. Allegra on the other hand, hasn’t dated in forever to the point where she doesn’t even know where to begin to deal with Lauren Whittaker.
As I said before, it’s been hard for me to get into Amanda Radley these days and while this book wasn’t the most exciting upturn, it wasn’t difficult. Definitely a cute light read. Nothing too serious or depressing, slight hotness, good humor and romance.
My problem would be that there’s nothing… special. This book is forgettable, no impression whatsoever. Compared to “Flight SQA016” and it’s sequels, it really makes you wonder if it’s the same author. No disrespect meant but it’s just a bit baffling.
Overall a short read for a casual day.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in return for a honest review.
Don’t get me wrong, I’ll still be recommending this story to younger readers but there’s a small but noticeable heart warming factor to this book that helped me enjoy it.
Hugo Whittaker is struggling with the typical teenage angst and insecurities, to deal with this he lies and sneaks his way into a gym where he meets fitness instructor, Lauren Evans. Dealing with her own problems and secrets, Lauren is pretty shaken when the mother of the boy she’s been helping at the gym shows up and threatens said gym at the revelation that her son joined without her permission. Allegra Whittaker is a headstrong, stubborn and loud barrister but all Lauren could think about is…how hot she is. Allegra on the other hand, hasn’t dated in forever to the point where she doesn’t even know where to begin to deal with Lauren Whittaker.
As I said before, it’s been hard for me to get into Amanda Radley these days and while this book wasn’t the most exciting upturn, it wasn’t difficult. Definitely a cute light read. Nothing too serious or depressing, slight hotness, good humor and romance.
My problem would be that there’s nothing… special. This book is forgettable, no impression whatsoever. Compared to “Flight SQA016” and it’s sequels, it really makes you wonder if it’s the same author. No disrespect meant but it’s just a bit baffling.
Overall a short read for a casual day.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in return for a honest review.
laurxndxx's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Thank you to Netgalley, Amanda Radley and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this in exchange for an honest review.
This book was a quick and easy read. It was light and uplifting, but I found the plot moved too fast and I didn't get to know the characters as well as I could have. I'd still recommend though!
This book was a quick and easy read. It was light and uplifting, but I found the plot moved too fast and I didn't get to know the characters as well as I could have. I'd still recommend though!
motaki's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming and Bullying
Minor: Abandonment
i_dont_use_bookmarks's review against another edition
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
tseyi's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lmb1011's review against another edition
3.0
Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I’ve been a fan of Amanda Radley for a while, she writes a sweet May-December sapphic love story that usually touches on some class and social issues.
In Reading Her we follow Barrister, and single mom, Allegra and fitness instructor Lauren as they navigate a relationship despite being polar opposites, all while Lauren tries to hide a big a secret from Allegra, something that has kept Lauren from seeking long term commitment in her life.
While Laurens secret is exposed to the reader early on, it was really interesting to watch how Lauren navigated life with that secret. You could really feel her stress at trying to maintain her life and appearances while struggling under its weight.
I also really enjoyed Lauren and Hugo’s relationship, and the discussion of weight loss vs muscle gain, and all the fitness nuggets thrown in. It is evident to me that Radley did her research on these topics which helped all the story beats feel authentic.
I wish the side characters had been a bit more fleshed out, the story does just kind of move from one scene to the next and it felt like it was a missing a little bit of flow, and the side characters didn’t feel incredibly real to me aside from Kim. But overall it’s an enjoyable read, and if you’ve liked Radleys other books you’ll enjoy this one too.
I’ve been a fan of Amanda Radley for a while, she writes a sweet May-December sapphic love story that usually touches on some class and social issues.
In Reading Her we follow Barrister, and single mom, Allegra and fitness instructor Lauren as they navigate a relationship despite being polar opposites, all while Lauren tries to hide a big a secret from Allegra, something that has kept Lauren from seeking long term commitment in her life.
While Laurens secret is exposed to the reader early on, it was really interesting to watch how Lauren navigated life with that secret. You could really feel her stress at trying to maintain her life and appearances while struggling under its weight.
I also really enjoyed Lauren and Hugo’s relationship, and the discussion of weight loss vs muscle gain, and all the fitness nuggets thrown in. It is evident to me that Radley did her research on these topics which helped all the story beats feel authentic.
I wish the side characters had been a bit more fleshed out, the story does just kind of move from one scene to the next and it felt like it was a missing a little bit of flow, and the side characters didn’t feel incredibly real to me aside from Kim. But overall it’s an enjoyable read, and if you’ve liked Radleys other books you’ll enjoy this one too.