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taniamg's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my heart, ❤️. Indy and Ansel story wrapped from the first page up until the very ending. Such a beautiful emotional love story. I don’t even know where to begin just know that this is the most beautiful emotional love story I’ve ever read. The way you’re involved since the incident with Ansel the broody artist and then with Indy the music teacher that no longer plays.
It was fate that brought these two together and the way everything unfolded was so damn beautiful. I’ve never read a book with tears in my eyes for the hurt, the love and the lost. These two slowly developed a friendship that then turned into more. But nothing was rushed and oh my so beautiful. You witness their lows and their highs before they met each other and after they met each other. The change in Ansel after meeting Indy was just heartwarming and Indy that poor girl slowly came around and ahhhhh.
One thing for sure these two had in common were amazing parents and amazing siblings. As a matter of fact, I want Bram who is Ansel’s brother to hook up with Lily, Indy’s sister, lol. These two would be perfect for each other because they are nothing like their siblings. I think we need to read more of Ansel and Indy also.
It was fate that brought these two together and the way everything unfolded was so damn beautiful. I’ve never read a book with tears in my eyes for the hurt, the love and the lost. These two slowly developed a friendship that then turned into more. But nothing was rushed and oh my so beautiful. You witness their lows and their highs before they met each other and after they met each other. The change in Ansel after meeting Indy was just heartwarming and Indy that poor girl slowly came around and ahhhhh.
One thing for sure these two had in common were amazing parents and amazing siblings. As a matter of fact, I want Bram who is Ansel’s brother to hook up with Lily, Indy’s sister, lol. These two would be perfect for each other because they are nothing like their siblings. I think we need to read more of Ansel and Indy also.
rihoward's review
5.0
4.5 stars
This story had me intrigued from the get go. I couldn't figure out the mystery for the longest time but once I did I was floored. Very unique story, great characters, and a love that once in a lifetime. I loved the idea of what United these two-- not that it had to of happened but more like a blessing.
This story had me intrigued from the get go. I couldn't figure out the mystery for the longest time but once I did I was floored. Very unique story, great characters, and a love that once in a lifetime. I loved the idea of what United these two-- not that it had to of happened but more like a blessing.
annah_marie's review
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kerithesmutslut's review against another edition
5.0
4 1/2 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ book!
Such a sweet book with a twist that I didn’t actually see coming. I loved just about everything.
Trigger warning for cheating.
Such a sweet book with a twist that I didn’t actually see coming. I loved just about everything.
Trigger warning for cheating.
chillawesome's review
emotional
funny
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
3.75
alwaysbooking's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to like this book so badly, and yet it just fell a little bit short for me. This is going to be one of those reviews where it just wasn’t my cup of tea but I am at the other end of spectrum because this book is getting some crazy amazing reviews.
The plot of this book was so good and well thought and I really enjoyed it. The characters moved really slowly throughout their relationship and Ansel did not push Indy at all. He let her come to her own realizations which I really enjoyed. I loved getting his POV of her, and how while being a grumpy old man with everyone else he would look at her and think something was just adorable. The mystery behind the paintings was cool, however if you are a detective at all you figure out what the big secret is.
It was so much harder for me to connect to Indy, she seemed a little more selfish to me. While Ansel seemed the giver in the relationship she was the taker. Maybe that’s the way it works for their relationship but I couldn’t handle it for this book. There was also something else that happened with Indy that while it happened seemed no big deal to her until later, this really bothered me however I won’t reveal because spoilers.
I guess the big problem for me was just the connection, the writing was amazing, and the plot was phenomenal. I just couldn’t connect for the life of me and I so wanted too. I will definitely give these authors another go on another book though.
The plot of this book was so good and well thought and I really enjoyed it. The characters moved really slowly throughout their relationship and Ansel did not push Indy at all. He let her come to her own realizations which I really enjoyed. I loved getting his POV of her, and how while being a grumpy old man with everyone else he would look at her and think something was just adorable. The mystery behind the paintings was cool, however if you are a detective at all you figure out what the big secret is.
It was so much harder for me to connect to Indy, she seemed a little more selfish to me. While Ansel seemed the giver in the relationship she was the taker. Maybe that’s the way it works for their relationship but I couldn’t handle it for this book. There was also something else that happened with Indy that while it happened seemed no big deal to her until later, this really bothered me however I won’t reveal because spoilers.
I guess the big problem for me was just the connection, the writing was amazing, and the plot was phenomenal. I just couldn’t connect for the life of me and I so wanted too. I will definitely give these authors another go on another book though.
gabbysreading's review against another edition
5.0
Gah! This book!! It's such gorgeous love story. The fab duo of Max & Monroe completely blew me away with this standalone. It had so much heart and gave me all the feels. The Girl in Painting is kind of story that will grab you and hold you from the very beginning until the last page. Oh my gosh, I devour every word. It's so different from a typical Max Monroe book but just as amazing.
I absolutely loved the connection between Ansel and Indy. They're so meant to be it makes my heart full. I love a broody yet swoony hero and Ansel is just that. Ahhh! I love him so much.
I don't want to give too much away. I feel this is one is best if you go in blind but I highly recommend this one if you believe in fate and in love.
I absolutely loved the connection between Ansel and Indy. They're so meant to be it makes my heart full. I love a broody yet swoony hero and Ansel is just that. Ahhh! I love him so much.
I don't want to give too much away. I feel this is one is best if you go in blind but I highly recommend this one if you believe in fate and in love.
sonja_ahrb's review against another edition
5.0
I have been on the Max Monroe bandwagon ever since their first book dropped. I’d imagine after the book lovers of Romancelandia get their mitts on this beauty, there won’t be an empty seat on said bandwagon.
These two authors are uber talented in their own right, but together they are an unstoppable force to be reckoned with. I’ve adored each story I’ve read from them but this book is on a whole other level. It’s beautiful, it’s brilliant, it’ll be tattooed in my brain forever as one of the best books I’ve had the pleasure to read in 2019.
Go in blind. No pun intended. Immerse yourself in their words. Breathe it all in and savor it. I just finished and I already want to re-read it.
Absolutely breathtaking.
~ Lia, 6 Stars
These two authors are uber talented in their own right, but together they are an unstoppable force to be reckoned with. I’ve adored each story I’ve read from them but this book is on a whole other level. It’s beautiful, it’s brilliant, it’ll be tattooed in my brain forever as one of the best books I’ve had the pleasure to read in 2019.
Go in blind. No pun intended. Immerse yourself in their words. Breathe it all in and savor it. I just finished and I already want to re-read it.
Absolutely breathtaking.
~ Lia, 6 Stars