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theirianthrope's review against another edition
3.0
Trope-y and contrived, but it hit the age-gap craving for me. The writing itself is fairly decent, but sometimes it did feel like everything was stacked against our poor, pitiful heroine. It's very indulgent in what it is, which if you're in the mood for can be satisfying - like a handful of decadent chocolates when you're really craving sweets.
labriejames's review against another edition
5.0
What a swoon-worthy ride!
I loved this book - hallmark movie in the making right here!
Hallie is a young woman of quiet strength you never read about in books. Gah- I was not expecting to like this book so much. What a swoon-worthy. Definitely worth the read!
I loved this book - hallmark movie in the making right here!
Hallie is a young woman of quiet strength you never read about in books. Gah- I was not expecting to like this book so much. What a swoon-worthy. Definitely worth the read!
dr_vcsmitty's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
rellimreads's review against another edition
4.0
After reading The Problem with Dating Sebastian Riggs earlier this month, I’ve been eager to dive into Amy Oliveira’s back list. I love age gap tropes, so this one immediately piqued my interest. I started this late last night intending to finish it over the next few days. Nope – I was immediately intrigued by Hallie’s quiet and secretive nature combined with Dan’s determination to learn more about her and stayed up into early morning to finish their story.
While Dan (36) is a teacher and was one when Hallie (22) was in high school – they never interacted before her return to Bluehaven as an adult. I like how they meet working on sets & costuming for a school play. It gives them lots of time to talk (or shrug) and get to know one another. Not only was this a slow burn romance, but also packed with small town drama. While there’s fun interactions and delicious anticipation between Dan & Hallie, there’s also a lot of pain and healing for both of them. My heart ached for all they went through.
I just love this couple. I adored the grand gesture, HEA, and sweet epilogue.
CW (spoilers):
Hallie experienced extreme bullying in high school including an assault.
While Dan (36) is a teacher and was one when Hallie (22) was in high school – they never interacted before her return to Bluehaven as an adult. I like how they meet working on sets & costuming for a school play. It gives them lots of time to talk (or shrug) and get to know one another. Not only was this a slow burn romance, but also packed with small town drama. While there’s fun interactions and delicious anticipation between Dan & Hallie, there’s also a lot of pain and healing for both of them. My heart ached for all they went through.
I just love this couple. I adored the grand gesture, HEA, and sweet epilogue.
CW (spoilers):
Hallie experienced extreme bullying in high school including an assault.
unlimitedhappylife's review against another edition
emotional
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
I really enjoyed this book. It has a lot of emotion and heart in it which I was not expecting.
The heroine reminded me of Melinda from Speak. She is a quiet character with a ton of feelings and pain but also great strength that most people around her struggle to understand. What made the romance, so sweet was how the Hero wanted to understand her and communicate.
The event in the past thats alluded to was terrible and explained why the heroine acted and became the way she was. I have read many books where an event or secret keeps getting referenced that changed the Heroine or relationship ever since, but it turns out to be something minor or mild that makes no sense, but this one was not the case. For those who want to know before reading, the event is Hallie is constantly bullied by this one upperclassman all during school and forced to change hobbies or classes constantly because of her. The bully corners Hallie in the locker room while she was naked with a group of boys and girls, they laugh and take pictures of her while pointing out all her "flaws". They spread the photos across school where she eventually gets blamed for it and accused of spreading the photos herself. The principal never calls her dad or attempts to figure out what happened even though Hallie was a minor and the bully was a coach assistant for the school at the time.
Daniel was a sweet hero but also had quite the dirty imagination when it comes to Hallie. There is a third act conflict that changed my view of him a bit, like Hallie, but he ends up proving himself to be the sweetheart and romantic that he is.
Both Hallie and Daniel go through their own revelations and growth. They are complicated people but perfect for each other.
The heroine reminded me of Melinda from Speak. She is a quiet character with a ton of feelings and pain but also great strength that most people around her struggle to understand. What made the romance, so sweet was how the Hero wanted to understand her and communicate.
The event in the past thats alluded to was terrible and explained why the heroine acted and became the way she was. I have read many books where an event or secret keeps getting referenced that changed the Heroine or relationship ever since, but it turns out to be something minor or mild that makes no sense, but this one was not the case. For those who want to know before reading, the event is
Daniel was a sweet hero but also had quite the dirty imagination when it comes to Hallie. There is a third act conflict that changed my view of him a bit, like Hallie, but he ends up proving himself to be the sweetheart and romantic that he is.
Both Hallie and Daniel go through their own revelations and growth. They are complicated people but perfect for each other.
emma71662837's review against another edition
3.0
The book focuses on Hallie I liked her personality in the book. Hallie is back in her home town, doing some work in the costume department. She does not have fond memories of her home town. Daniel is the woodwork teacher, he is going through a divorce. I liked how the relationship developed throughout the book.
miamoo235's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-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
3.5
after_i_finish_this_chapter's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
booktastic21's review against another edition
5.0
Enjoyed
Amy was a new author for me to discover. I loved that this was different in a great way from all the other stories out there. Looking forward to reading more of her stories. Dan and Hallie
Amy was a new author for me to discover. I loved that this was different in a great way from all the other stories out there. Looking forward to reading more of her stories. Dan and Hallie
chulaisreadingromance's review against another edition
5.0
beautiful!
Heartbreaking and relatable in many ways. This story was so beautiful, hopeful, full of healing and incredibly romantic! Dan Miller is definitely now my favorite hero from Amy’s books!
Heartbreaking and relatable in many ways. This story was so beautiful, hopeful, full of healing and incredibly romantic! Dan Miller is definitely now my favorite hero from Amy’s books!