katekate_reads_'s review
3.0
Have you ever told a small lie and had it spiral into needing bigger and bigger lies to protect the first one? Or have you ever accidentally posted something you never meant to share publicly or hit reply all when you meant to only send to one person?
This is how it all starts for Eliza in Love at First Like. After seeing her ex is engaged, she tries on a diamond ring from her jewelry store and makes a fake Instagram post to save to her drafts folder. Only without realizing it - she sends it out to her 100,000 followers. Store business spikes before she can take it down - and suddenly she realizes she may need to keep this going. Only she’s going to need to find a man to be her new fiancé stat!
What I loved about this book:
- I really enjoyed the overall vibe that felt a lot like classic romcom movies starring Kate Hudson or Sandra Bullock.
- It was fun for me that she works in a fine jewelry store in Brooklyn. I work in fine jewelry - and loved relating to that as well as all the nyc spots I recognized.
- I loved Eliza’s friends - they were supportive and awesome and also told her when they felt she was making mistakes - but ultimately always had her back.
- The ending - no spoilers so I’ll leave it at that
What I didn’t love about this book:
- In a word, Eliza. I found Eliza’s choices so frustrating. I spent a lot of the book having that feeling you get in a horror movie where you’re yelling “don’t go upstairs, go out the door!!! Run away!!” I hate when a character chooses to keep unnecessary secrets.
Thank you very much to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read an advance reading copy in exchange for my honest review.
This is how it all starts for Eliza in Love at First Like. After seeing her ex is engaged, she tries on a diamond ring from her jewelry store and makes a fake Instagram post to save to her drafts folder. Only without realizing it - she sends it out to her 100,000 followers. Store business spikes before she can take it down - and suddenly she realizes she may need to keep this going. Only she’s going to need to find a man to be her new fiancé stat!
What I loved about this book:
- I really enjoyed the overall vibe that felt a lot like classic romcom movies starring Kate Hudson or Sandra Bullock.
- It was fun for me that she works in a fine jewelry store in Brooklyn. I work in fine jewelry - and loved relating to that as well as all the nyc spots I recognized.
- I loved Eliza’s friends - they were supportive and awesome and also told her when they felt she was making mistakes - but ultimately always had her back.
- The ending - no spoilers so I’ll leave it at that
What I didn’t love about this book:
- In a word, Eliza. I found Eliza’s choices so frustrating. I spent a lot of the book having that feeling you get in a horror movie where you’re yelling “don’t go upstairs, go out the door!!! Run away!!” I hate when a character chooses to keep unnecessary secrets.
Thank you very much to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read an advance reading copy in exchange for my honest review.
lau_vargas's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
booklover1974's review
2.0
I won this novel in a giveaway from Goodreads, which was very nice, because I don't think I would have bought it. The reviews I've seen haven't been great so honestly I was a bit reluctant to start.
Before page 10 I was annoying with the protagonist, Eliza, and I realized that it was gonna be a book I won't leave a great review for. After 83 pages I started to skim heavenly... And the book ended the way I predicted on page 15
Before page 10 I was annoying with the protagonist, Eliza, and I realized that it was gonna be a book I won't leave a great review for. After 83 pages I started to skim heavenly... And the book ended the way I predicted on page 15
danyorde's review against another edition
5.0
Un cuento de hadas en Nueva York de 2019. Escrito de manera amable, atrapa con lo fácil que es relacionarse con sus personajes principales, la narracion en primera persona tan propia del genero.
Un must para cualquier fin de semana,
para quienes disfrutan de romances Newyorquinos, que toman lugar en restaurantes, bares y terrazas reales que luego podrías visitar.
Un must para cualquier fin de semana,
para quienes disfrutan de romances Newyorquinos, que toman lugar en restaurantes, bares y terrazas reales que luego podrías visitar.
talkbookswithnat's review
3.0
I’m not a huge fan of the love triangle trope. I also don’t understand why Eliza didn’t just come forward after she accidentally posted. I understand it turned into a marketing tactic, but I’m not sure it should have gone so far - just seemed like a lot of lying and scheming.
I did enjoy the book, just didn’t love it!
I did enjoy the book, just didn’t love it!
maddibearden's review against another edition
4.0
I got through this book all in one day. Enticing, relatable, and exciting, Love at First Like is a cute New York rom com filled with thrilling choices and questionable decisions. As someone who is full of questionable decisions, I enjoyed this book!
mollyk26's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
bisbusyreading's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Let’s just say, I bought this book at the start of the pandemic (March 2020) and just now finished it (July 2023). It was so hard to pick this book up and finish in one sitting. It’s a shame given that it had an interesting plot-line but the writing is subpar. The characters? They felt so shallow, their interactions felt surface level, and quite frankly the ending felt rushed and forced making the whole story feel incredibly unrealistic. I know this is fiction, but sheesh, add some depth to your characters.