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abby2207's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
LOVE! Celebrity romances always do it for me and having Jake be the sweetest ever was perfect. Lexi was so relatable, and her character growth was so wonderful to see. I loved how she and Jake brought out the best in each other and pushed each other to be the best versions of themselves. This book just made me so happy, and I’d definitely recommend for a cute romance!
Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual harassment
fatcats55's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Rating: ⭐ 3.5/5
Spice: 🌶 2.5/5
Till There Was You is a cute insta-love and second-chance romance!
Highlights:
✨ Aspiring Chef FMC
✨ Celebrity MMC
✨ Insta-Love
✨ Second-Chance Romance
✨ Single POV
Hameroff made Lexi a relatable character and I was sympathetic to her struggles at the beginning of the book. The meet-cute and beginning of the novel drew me in and I was on the edge of my seat wanting to know why Jake ghosted her after their weekend together. I also loved the relationships and dynamics that Lexi had with her friends.
There was some very mild spice - just descriptions leading up to the actual act and not much description of the act at all. It was somewhere in between fade-to-black and open door but there were around 3 or 4 of these scenes. Overall around a 2.5/5 on the spice level.
I lost some interest once Jake came back into the picture and new conflicts arose. The drama and challenges of a celebrity trying to date a normal person didn't hold my attention and by the end, I just wasn't as drawn into the story as I hoped I would be.
I felt as though Lexi was flipping back and forth constantly on whether they should be together and it took an extremely long time for both her internal and external conflict to begin to resolve. Once her internal conflicts started to resolve it was nearly instantly and the change happened in a chapter or two.
Till There Was You was my first attempt at reading a Rockstar/Celebrity romance. I think I've discovered that I'm not really that into them. Ultimately, this was an okay book for me but I'm sure that for others this might be right up their alley, so if it sounds interesting to you then I recommend checking it out! It is a light and quick read, and overall enjoyable.
Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, for this ARC in exchange for an honest review! All opinions expressed in my review are my own.
Spice: 🌶 2.5/5
Till There Was You is a cute insta-love and second-chance romance!
Highlights:
✨ Aspiring Chef FMC
✨ Celebrity MMC
✨ Insta-Love
✨ Second-Chance Romance
✨ Single POV
Hameroff made Lexi a relatable character and I was sympathetic to her struggles at the beginning of the book. The meet-cute and beginning of the novel drew me in and I was on the edge of my seat wanting to know why Jake ghosted her after their weekend together. I also loved the relationships and dynamics that Lexi had with her friends.
There was some very mild spice - just descriptions leading up to the actual act and not much description of the act at all. It was somewhere in between fade-to-black and open door but there were around 3 or 4 of these scenes. Overall around a 2.5/5 on the spice level.
I lost some interest once Jake came back into the picture and new conflicts arose. The drama and challenges of a celebrity trying to date a normal person didn't hold my attention and by the end, I just wasn't as drawn into the story as I hoped I would be.
I felt as though Lexi was flipping back and forth constantly on whether they should be together and it took an extremely long time for both her internal and external conflict to begin to resolve. Once her internal conflicts started to resolve it was nearly instantly and the change happened in a chapter or two.
Till There Was You was my first attempt at reading a Rockstar/Celebrity romance. I think I've discovered that I'm not really that into them. Ultimately, this was an okay book for me but I'm sure that for others this might be right up their alley, so if it sounds interesting to you then I recommend checking it out! It is a light and quick read, and overall enjoyable.
Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, for this ARC in exchange for an honest review! All opinions expressed in my review are my own.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
ktdakotareads's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Bullying, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
dogoodwithbooks's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Closed Door Modifications: Chapter 3 (some parts), Chapter 17 (some parts), Chapter 21 (some parts)
I would like to thank NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing me with a free e-ARC of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Months after a magical weekend with Jake Taylor, Lexi Berman never expected to find him become an overnight musical sensation nor be the inspiration behind his most popular song. Yet, when she finds Jake outside her apartment door in the middle of the night, Lexi navigates trying to be friends with Jake despite their lingering feelings for each other.
Hameroff does provide a somewhat unique and very interesting premise for Till There was You, and her writing style is very good for a debut novel. Readers are able to get right to the heart of the book, experiencing the rush of Lexi following her dreams of being a chef and the magic of falling in love more than once. Hameroff is able to create a solid group of characters to help advance the plot and you will fall head over heels for Lexi and Jake’s relationship.
I do think there’s some work Hameroff needs to improve on when it comes to character development. Specifically, I felt that Lexi seemed hypocritical about dating a celebrity and her reactions to her work not immediately falling in line with Jake’s schedule feels frustrating at times as a reader.
Nevertheless, Till There was You is a swoon-worthy romance for readers that like the soulmates and second chance romance tropes that you will want to look out for next year.
I would like to thank NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing me with a free e-ARC of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Months after a magical weekend with Jake Taylor, Lexi Berman never expected to find him become an overnight musical sensation nor be the inspiration behind his most popular song. Yet, when she finds Jake outside her apartment door in the middle of the night, Lexi navigates trying to be friends with Jake despite their lingering feelings for each other.
Hameroff does provide a somewhat unique and very interesting premise for Till There was You, and her writing style is very good for a debut novel. Readers are able to get right to the heart of the book, experiencing the rush of Lexi following her dreams of being a chef and the magic of falling in love more than once. Hameroff is able to create a solid group of characters to help advance the plot and you will fall head over heels for Lexi and Jake’s relationship.
I do think there’s some work Hameroff needs to improve on when it comes to character development. Specifically, I felt that Lexi seemed hypocritical about dating a celebrity and her reactions to her work not immediately falling in line with Jake’s schedule feels frustrating at times as a reader.
Nevertheless, Till There was You is a swoon-worthy romance for readers that like the soulmates and second chance romance tropes that you will want to look out for next year.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
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