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megelizabeth's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
"What do I want?
I want to work hard and earn respect. I want companionship. I want to pay off my student loans. I want to help Walsh find her footing in life. I want to be the boss someday. I want to be happy.
I want Graeme. I want it all."
These kinds of romances can be a bit hit-or-miss for me, but I really enjoyed this one! I really liked the romance itself, but there was so much more I loved too - the importance it places on friendships and sibling relationships, the themes of growing up and figuring out what you want out of life, and the unexpected emphasis on sustainability and making a difference in the world (which we of course love to see <333). It also succeeded in making me desperate to go to the Galapagos Islands - the parts set there really came to life and provided a great balance between fun, lighthearted travel moments and the more serious themes that are delved into.
My only real criticism is that I found the writing a bit cringy at times, but not so much so that I didn't still thoroughly enjoy the reading experience!
These kinds of romances can be a bit hit-or-miss for me, but I really enjoyed this one! I really liked the romance itself, but there was so much more I loved too - the importance it places on friendships and sibling relationships, the themes of growing up and figuring out what you want out of life, and the unexpected emphasis on sustainability and making a difference in the world (which we of course love to see <333). It also succeeded in making me desperate to go to the Galapagos Islands - the parts set there really came to life and provided a great balance between fun, lighthearted travel moments and the more serious themes that are delved into.
My only real criticism is that I found the writing a bit cringy at times, but not so much so that I didn't still thoroughly enjoy the reading experience!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, Vomit, and Death of parent
divine529's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I'm obsessed with this book. Everything about this resonated with me and I loved every second of it. It's been a long time since I read a book I didn't want to put down, and this book fit that bill perfectly.
As much as I love romance plots, I don't read many books from that genre and I find that I can be picky. This book checked every box for me.
This follows our main protagonist, Henley Rose Evans, a 20 year-old who works for a cruise company in the marketing department. She's incredibly driven and eternally stressed out and is up for a promotion. The problem? Her incredibly irritating and good-looking co-worker Graeme is also up for promotion, and Henley will do everything she can to beat him. In the meantime, Henley's sister Walsh is also in town unexpectedly. They all end up going on a cruse to the Galapagos and things kind of go from there.
I couldn't put this book down. From the writing, fun plot and fantastic and relatable characters, it just really resonated with me. Henley and Graeme's whole relationship arc was fantastic and I can see myself in both of the characters in various ways. I adore them both so much. The backdrop of the cruise was also delightful and I loved getting to visit the Galapagos in this. The themes and topics explored were also great: climate change, ecotourism, sexism in the corporate world, harsh judgement when you don't know a person, abusive relationships...all explored in a very poignant way.
All in all, a fantastic read and one I'll definitely reread in the future.
As much as I love romance plots, I don't read many books from that genre and I find that I can be picky. This book checked every box for me.
This follows our main protagonist, Henley Rose Evans, a 20 year-old who works for a cruise company in the marketing department. She's incredibly driven and eternally stressed out and is up for a promotion. The problem? Her incredibly irritating and good-looking co-worker Graeme is also up for promotion, and Henley will do everything she can to beat him. In the meantime, Henley's sister Walsh is also in town unexpectedly. They all end up going on a cruse to the Galapagos and things kind of go from there.
I couldn't put this book down. From the writing, fun plot and fantastic and relatable characters, it just really resonated with me. Henley and Graeme's whole relationship arc was fantastic and I can see myself in both of the characters in various ways. I adore them both so much. The backdrop of the cruise was also delightful and I loved getting to visit the Galapagos in this. The themes and topics explored were also great: climate change, ecotourism, sexism in the corporate world, harsh judgement when you don't know a person, abusive relationships...all explored in a very poignant way.
All in all, a fantastic read and one I'll definitely reread in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent
lizziealex's review
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
It was fine. The last quarter of the book felt like a speed run. Very girlboss millennial vibes. Too many things picked up then dropped.
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Alcohol
100_pages_hr's review against another edition
inspiring
fast-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
4.0
A cute workplace enemies to lovers.
Content Warnings
Minor: Chronic illness, Cursing, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
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