liz123_'s review against another edition
1.0
the storyline isn't that bad for me to rate it 1 stars ,it's just the writing ,it really ticked me off when the male lead character went "why are you dressed like a whore?" it has a lot of potential ,a really good storyline ,love the characters and how they develop ,but it definitely could be written a lot better
overall 2/5
overall 2/5
intheend's review against another edition
1.0
This had the two tropes I can't stand: pregnancy and children. The beginning was promising because it had some enemies-to-lovers vibe going on but once the MMC found out the FMC was pregnant, he completely turned his attitude around. This book is more about the development of a family. There was a lot of descriptions about managing child care that I felt was repetitive and acting as a filler for the story.
readintherainbow's review against another edition
5.0
Okay so I stayed up all night started and finished this in one night. This was supposed to be my "instigate good dreams" book but I could not put it down. Seriously, it's a good book. I'm trying not to give any spoilers, I didn't ugly cry but I teared up--quite a few times.
Penelope Ward has a brilliant ability to extract tears from my eyes. I waited for forEVER to even read the sample download of this book because I was trying to delay the inevitable; I would start it and then feel like something was missing whenever I would put it down.
I'm gonna be honest I'm a supremely generous reviewer so take what I say worth a grain of salt. I'm generous not because I think every piece of writing is absolutely fantastic but because I recognize that it takes a whole hell of a lot more than I can fathom to write a book. That being said, I loved this book and it is definitely worth all 5
Penelope Ward has a brilliant ability to extract tears from my eyes. I waited for forEVER to even read the sample download of this book because I was trying to delay the inevitable; I would start it and then feel like something was missing whenever I would put it down.
I'm gonna be honest I'm a supremely generous reviewer so take what I say worth a grain of salt. I'm generous not because I think every piece of writing is absolutely fantastic but because I recognize that it takes a whole hell of a lot more than I can fathom to write a book. That being said, I loved this book and it is definitely worth all 5
mimmie_massie's review against another edition
4.0
Some loves are meant to be,even when you run away,even when you try to hate them,even when they are angry with you for running away,even when when you finally meet them seven years later and they have a girlfriend,they are still yours.
The story of Justin and Amelia is a beautiful one not the fairy tale kind of happily ever after but one where real life happens.Their history is so long that they couldn't erase is if they tried,add a grandmother who plays cupid even from her grave it a beautiful story.
Justin is forced to face his fears head on not by having a knife through his throat but by being loved all the way out,and how adorable is it that he calls Bea bumblebee?
Amelia not knowing what she is doing,actually just thought of this now,how she names her daughter Beatrice after her grandmother who brought her and Justin back together and when they go their separate lives again at the end of summer its Bea who brings them together once more.
Anyway...enough spoilers from me,go on read the book.
The story of Justin and Amelia is a beautiful one not the fairy tale kind of happily ever after but one where real life happens.Their history is so long that they couldn't erase is if they tried,add a grandmother who plays cupid even from her grave it a beautiful story.
Justin is forced to face his fears head on not by having a knife through his throat but by being loved all the way out,and how adorable is it that he calls Bea bumblebee?
Amelia not knowing what she is doing,actually just thought of this now,how she names her daughter Beatrice after her grandmother who brought her and Justin back together and when they go their separate lives again at the end of summer its Bea who brings them together once more.
Anyway...enough spoilers from me,go on read the book.
glyneth's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Let me say up front I hate-read the fuck out of this book, I bought it cheap/free, because it takes place on Aquidneck Island, which is where I grew up. I understand the author lives in RI, probably on the Island too. 99% of my highlights are about the real places she named, and also how she changed some. Which, it’s her book, she came make up whatever she wants. But why namedrop real places? Just make everything up whole cloth! I love that another local author made up a town in RI to use - do that!
Anyway, the book itself was meh. I liked Justin, but we only got his POV in the epilogue. He seemed much more together than Amelia, and their childhood “break-up” was silly. Amelia was coasting through life, and though the book was from her POV, she was constantly undecided on every action and never really faced any hard consequences. The.
I also hope her Nana left her a giant trust fund, because the taxes on the little beach house in the area she’s in are gonna be tremendous. lol
Anyway, the book itself was meh. I liked Justin, but we only got his POV in the epilogue. He seemed much more together than Amelia, and their childhood “break-up” was silly. Amelia was coasting through life, and though the book was from her POV, she was constantly undecided on every action and never really faced any hard consequences. The
Spoiler
baby was about the biggest consequence she faced, and it was an accident. I’d have appreciated her having at least a vague thought about an abortion, and was glad Justin suggested it.I also hope her Nana left her a giant trust fund, because the taxes on the little beach house in the area she’s in are gonna be tremendous. lol
dazzled_in_dior's review against another edition
4.0
I literally hates the beginning so much but everything else made up for it. It was amazing. I don't know why I left this book for so long.
haechans's review against another edition
2.0
The only time it was interesting to me was when either of the two mains were interacting with Bea. Other than that, it was either boring or repetitive.
ashleeh93's review against another edition
1.0
DNF. I love an enemies to lovers, but this was PAINFUL and MEAN. Like literally are straight people okay???????
diaryofthebookdragon's review against another edition
3.0
I stumbled into RoomHate on friends-2-lovers list, but I would label this book more as enemies-2-lovers story, since MCs hate each other more then half the book.
There were some good things and some bad thing in here for me:
+ I liked how the plot developed. Didn't expect that twist. And it's not easy for a romance novel to surprise me these days.
+ Love triangle was handled pretty well.
- Heroine suffers so many insults from hero, like a doormat. I expected more spunk from her.
- Not sure if the talk between MCs could be called banter. it was sometimes just plain exchange of insults.
- It dragged on at times.
In the end, I am not sorry I have read it, but I am not in a hurry to read the next book by Penelope Ward either.
There were some good things and some bad thing in here for me:
+ I liked how the plot developed. Didn't expect that twist. And it's not easy for a romance novel to surprise me these days.
+ Love triangle was handled pretty well.
- Heroine suffers so many insults from hero, like a doormat. I expected more spunk from her.
- Not sure if the talk between MCs could be called banter. it was sometimes just plain exchange of insults.
- It dragged on at times.
In the end, I am not sorry I have read it, but I am not in a hurry to read the next book by Penelope Ward either.
ebooklivv's review against another edition
2.0
This book was kind of a mess but incredibly heartfelt.
It's marketed as a childhood friend to enemies to lovers story about how to cohabitate in one house.
And while that is true it's only about 25% of the book and then there is (spoiler coming)
SURPRISE PREGNANCY. This is not mentioned AT ALL in the synopsis and takes up most of the book!!!
I can understand not mentioning it because . . . it's supposed to be a surprise but also wtf because that changes the tone of the entire book. I almost DNF'd it just because of that but I pushed through. While the story was very heartfelt and lovely it was not what I signed up for. This felt like a clickbait situation and the surprise baby was a total jump scare.
2.5 stars.
It's marketed as a childhood friend to enemies to lovers story about how to cohabitate in one house.
And while that is true it's only about 25% of the book and then there is (spoiler coming)
SURPRISE PREGNANCY. This is not mentioned AT ALL in the synopsis and takes up most of the book!!!
I can understand not mentioning it because . . . it's supposed to be a surprise but also wtf because that changes the tone of the entire book. I almost DNF'd it just because of that but I pushed through. While the story was very heartfelt and lovely it was not what I signed up for. This felt like a clickbait situation and the surprise baby was a total jump scare.
2.5 stars.