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katrenia's review
4.0
A quick, enjoyable happy-ever-after story. I liked that this one focused on getting through hard times and enjoying friendships.
ellaandcoffee's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
enarc91's review
2.0
To be honest, I was disappointed with this book. I don't understand how it can be rated so highly with an average of 4 stars. Thankfully it was free on Amazon prime, because I would have been really upset if I had paid for it
While the book had its good moments, I couldn't fully connect with the main character, Sophie. The storyline of her cheating husband did evoke some sympathy, but Sophie herself felt unrelatable. It was hard to root for her when she had the luxury of using her daddy's money and paid help to restart her life. I would have found her more relatable if she had put her own flatpack furniture together or had some other struggles that most people experience. Overall, it's an okay read, but not something I would highly recommend.
While the book had its good moments, I couldn't fully connect with the main character, Sophie. The storyline of her cheating husband did evoke some sympathy, but Sophie herself felt unrelatable. It was hard to root for her when she had the luxury of using her daddy's money and paid help to restart her life. I would have found her more relatable if she had put her own flatpack furniture together or had some other struggles that most people experience. Overall, it's an okay read, but not something I would highly recommend.
luanne64's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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? No
4.5
smalltownbookmom's review
2.0
This British love after divorce and being terribly cheated on just wasn't for me. I didn't particularly connect with the main character and couldn't get into the story. Nothing against the book it just didn't hit for me. The audio quality was good though if you like audiobooks and the cover was cute!
emily_loves_2_read's review
4.0
Let’s Not Be Friends
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Genre: Romance
Format: Kindle eBook
Date Published: 11/23/22
Author: Phoebe MacLeod
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Pages: 268
GR: 3.73
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Boldwood Books and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
My Thoughts: Content warning of cheating. Sophie got burned with a cheating husband, she was left to mend her broken heart, while starting over. Sophie had a very toxic relationship, not only with her cheating husband, but with his mother as well. Sophie was able to stand in her truth and come out a stronger, more resilient woman. Sophie made you believe in her, her confidence, her no nonsense attitude. The issues presented in this story happen everyday and are extremely relatable. Enter Elliot about halfway through the book, he was the perfect hero. He was shy, had been hurt before, cautious, but yet strong and independent. MacLeod does a great job of the history between Sophie and James, where it went off the rails and then introducing Elliot. The book ended kind of abruptly, I wish there was a little more focus on Sophie and Elliot’s story and where they ultimately ended up. Having said that, I still feel like this was a wonderful story that I enjoyed. The characters were well developed with depth, witty banter, chemistry, and creatively woven. The author’s writing style, which I love, is complex, creative, funny, intriguing, and absolutely engaging. I love MacLeod’s books and have read a few. I highly recommend picking up this book!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Romance
Format: Kindle eBook
Date Published: 11/23/22
Author: Phoebe MacLeod
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Pages: 268
GR: 3.73
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Boldwood Books and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
My Thoughts: Content warning of cheating. Sophie got burned with a cheating husband, she was left to mend her broken heart, while starting over. Sophie had a very toxic relationship, not only with her cheating husband, but with his mother as well. Sophie was able to stand in her truth and come out a stronger, more resilient woman. Sophie made you believe in her, her confidence, her no nonsense attitude. The issues presented in this story happen everyday and are extremely relatable. Enter Elliot about halfway through the book, he was the perfect hero. He was shy, had been hurt before, cautious, but yet strong and independent. MacLeod does a great job of the history between Sophie and James, where it went off the rails and then introducing Elliot. The book ended kind of abruptly, I wish there was a little more focus on Sophie and Elliot’s story and where they ultimately ended up. Having said that, I still feel like this was a wonderful story that I enjoyed. The characters were well developed with depth, witty banter, chemistry, and creatively woven. The author’s writing style, which I love, is complex, creative, funny, intriguing, and absolutely engaging. I love MacLeod’s books and have read a few. I highly recommend picking up this book!