patmcbau's review
4.0
Book Review
Accidental Always
A Novel Written By Andrea Lee
Fiction -Romance
293 Pages
Published 2022
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This is a modern day romance that takes place in London. It is told in alternating points of view by the two main characters. The story uses the fame/no fame trope.
Julia Morrison is an American from California attending college in London. She has a full scholarship to Central London University. She left behind in the United States two troubled siblings. Jules is a quiet woman who devoted her life to her family and her studies after a family tragedy.
Ethan Wright is a 22 year old actor from London with a successful career. He is home waiting to film his next movie.
The two meet and have an instant connection. Jules does not realize that Ethan is a well known actor. This pleases Ethan knowing she wasn’t attracted to him because of his fame.
I did like Jules because she is hard working and devoted to her family and her studies. I didn’t like that as the romance developed she took on some of Ethan’s bad habits.
This book ends in a cliffhanger. This love story continues in Accidental Forever which comes out in September 2023.
“She makes me want to be a better man.”
Accidental Always
A Novel Written By Andrea Lee
Fiction -Romance
293 Pages
Published 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is a modern day romance that takes place in London. It is told in alternating points of view by the two main characters. The story uses the fame/no fame trope.
Julia Morrison is an American from California attending college in London. She has a full scholarship to Central London University. She left behind in the United States two troubled siblings. Jules is a quiet woman who devoted her life to her family and her studies after a family tragedy.
Ethan Wright is a 22 year old actor from London with a successful career. He is home waiting to film his next movie.
The two meet and have an instant connection. Jules does not realize that Ethan is a well known actor. This pleases Ethan knowing she wasn’t attracted to him because of his fame.
I did like Jules because she is hard working and devoted to her family and her studies. I didn’t like that as the romance developed she took on some of Ethan’s bad habits.
This book ends in a cliffhanger. This love story continues in Accidental Forever which comes out in September 2023.
“She makes me want to be a better man.”
abigailpatricia8's review
dark
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
#AccidentalAlways by @andrealeeauthor rated ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (3.5 stars) on #goodreads and #storygraph
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Via booksirens!
I was so gripped into this book - I absolutely loved Jules and Ethan, both as individuals and together. As individuals they both had their traumas, with painful family experiences. Together, they had undeniable chemistry. The were like two sides of a magnet - completely drawn to one another. Their relationship was very full on almost instantly after meeting, but you could see it was love - almost instantly.
Of course their surroundings (Ethan being famous) brought some challenges. Their relationship became a little more difficult, full of jealousy. The last 25% or so seemed quite toxic unfortunately. I truly loved the book up until this point - when things started to get a little uncomfortable!
I loved the little bookstore job - it was really sweet, and I liked Ian a lot! Damon was an interesting character, I could see a side book for him! And I loved Jenna and Mia - the LGBTQ+ rep was nice, and I loved both of the girls, especially Jenna who was a great friend to Jules!
I found a slight spelling mistake - Doc Martins should be Marten’s - loc 1320.
I can’t believe the book left on such a cliffhanger?! It felt a little unfinished?! I can’t explain it. Either way, I’ll be picking up the sequel to continue to story this time next year for sure - hopefully their relationship becomes a little more solid and less toxic because I really do love both characters together.
Overall a good read, I just wish the last 25% was more honest, open and less toxic, it would have been 5 stars if that was the case.
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I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Via booksirens!
I was so gripped into this book - I absolutely loved Jules and Ethan, both as individuals and together. As individuals they both had their traumas, with painful family experiences. Together, they had undeniable chemistry. The were like two sides of a magnet - completely drawn to one another. Their relationship was very full on almost instantly after meeting, but you could see it was love - almost instantly.
Of course their surroundings (Ethan being famous) brought some challenges. Their relationship became a little more difficult, full of jealousy. The last 25% or so seemed quite toxic unfortunately. I truly loved the book up until this point - when things started to get a little uncomfortable!
I loved the little bookstore job - it was really sweet, and I liked Ian a lot! Damon was an interesting character, I could see a side book for him! And I loved Jenna and Mia - the LGBTQ+ rep was nice, and I loved both of the girls, especially Jenna who was a great friend to Jules!
I found a slight spelling mistake - Doc Martins should be Marten’s - loc 1320.
I can’t believe the book left on such a cliffhanger?! It felt a little unfinished?! I can’t explain it. Either way, I’ll be picking up the sequel to continue to story this time next year for sure - hopefully their relationship becomes a little more solid and less toxic because I really do love both characters together.
Overall a good read, I just wish the last 25% was more honest, open and less toxic, it would have been 5 stars if that was the case.
#book #books #bookish #bookworm #bookshelf #booklover #bookreview #bookstagram #booktok #bookrecommendations
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