nicholembro's review
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
liblibby's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-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? It's complicated
4.5
thatsoneforthebooks's review
4.0
✨ Review ✨ Curves for Days by Laura Moher
Rose Barnes is on the run from her previous life after being hassled and harassed after recently winning the lottery. She stumbles into a small town where she quickly finds friends, winning a fresh start. After bumping into Angus on her way into town, he's recommended to do contracting work on her new home. As both deal with their past traumas, they find a cozy friendship and a salve for their pain.
This was a really lovely read and I enjoyed both characters -- though I'm not sure I found them wholly believable as humans (though I found myself not caring). I found Angus's POV to be a little jarring because it was partially written in choppy sentence fragments, presumably to mimic his abrupt gruffness. I enjoyed watching Rose find a new life throughout the book and it was a nice romance read!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: contemporary f/m romance, women's fiction
Setting: small town
Pub Date: August 22, 2023
Read this if you like:
⭕️ small-town romance
⭕️ characters working together to soothe their past traumas
⭕️ generous $$ giving and community support
Thanks to Sourcebooks Casablanca and #netgalley for an advanced e-copy of this book!
Rose Barnes is on the run from her previous life after being hassled and harassed after recently winning the lottery. She stumbles into a small town where she quickly finds friends, winning a fresh start. After bumping into Angus on her way into town, he's recommended to do contracting work on her new home. As both deal with their past traumas, they find a cozy friendship and a salve for their pain.
This was a really lovely read and I enjoyed both characters -- though I'm not sure I found them wholly believable as humans (though I found myself not caring). I found Angus's POV to be a little jarring because it was partially written in choppy sentence fragments, presumably to mimic his abrupt gruffness. I enjoyed watching Rose find a new life throughout the book and it was a nice romance read!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: contemporary f/m romance, women's fiction
Setting: small town
Pub Date: August 22, 2023
Read this if you like:
⭕️ small-town romance
⭕️ characters working together to soothe their past traumas
⭕️ generous $$ giving and community support
Thanks to Sourcebooks Casablanca and #netgalley for an advanced e-copy of this book!
jadedavon's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
magnoliapigeonbookblurbs's review
4.0
Enemies to lovers, quirky small town, body positivity and emotional storylines that will pull at your heartstrings? 100% yes!
I truly enjoyed this swoon worthy romcom by Laura Moher. Full of complicated backstories we follow two lost souls just looking to belong. Full of immaculate vibes and friendship goals - Curves for Days was a great read!
That you to Dreamscape Media for the advanced copy! Paul Bellantoni and Michelle Price did a fantastic job bringing the story to life!
I truly enjoyed this swoon worthy romcom by Laura Moher. Full of complicated backstories we follow two lost souls just looking to belong. Full of immaculate vibes and friendship goals - Curves for Days was a great read!
That you to Dreamscape Media for the advanced copy! Paul Bellantoni and Michelle Price did a fantastic job bringing the story to life!
brittany_thereader's review
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
scarletserin's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
It's slow and there's a third act breakup. Not bad, but not good.
cedardleland's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book does consent really well, but the long term solutions that the characters have to problems really miss the point. Like the solution to PTSD and SA in veterans is moving existing counselors to a smaller town. And the main character wants to give away her money but
Spoiler
She just stays in charge of deciding how it's all spent, and is using it all on her home town. It's a lot of charity and not a lot of giving.mrsmishmash_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0