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raelikesbooks's review
3.0
This was a really cute romance. There relationship was well developed and I loved the back drop of a cruise and them sightseeing different places. Both Jubilee and Blake were well fleshed out and you understood all the choices they made. I liked this alot. The ending actually reminds me of Xeni alittle now that I think about it.
Overall a really nice and heartwarming romance.
Overall a really nice and heartwarming romance.
alesiagalati's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
mcruscito's review
3.0
This book was cute and I enjoyed it! I really liked the main couple and the overall story line. It was cute, fun, lighthearted, had great mutual pining/romantical development, and definitely inspired some wanderlust with the cruise setting and descriptions of travel in the port cities.
Now, to jump into my criticisms... The pacing was a bit slow at times, which pulled me out of the story and allowed me to get distracted from reading. While I appreciated the world building and additional details about the characters' lives and the people in it, the balance felt a little off sometimes and the pacing of the book suffered as a result. I also felt like the "villains" (aka exes) felt a little one-dimensional and cartoonish. It felt like they were written in to *insert villain here to create drama* without considering them as fully formed people. I know antagonists are not meant to be likeable, but I always at least hope they're believable, and in this case I never quite got there with the exes.
Closing thoughts: Overall I enjoyed this book and definitely recommend if you're looking for a lighthearted romance where none of the stakes are high and the romance is good.
Now, to jump into my criticisms... The pacing was a bit slow at times, which pulled me out of the story and allowed me to get distracted from reading. While I appreciated the world building and additional details about the characters' lives and the people in it, the balance felt a little off sometimes and the pacing of the book suffered as a result. I also felt like the "villains" (aka exes) felt a little one-dimensional and cartoonish. It felt like they were written in to *insert villain here to create drama* without considering them as fully formed people. I know antagonists are not meant to be likeable, but I always at least hope they're believable, and in this case I never quite got there with the exes.
Closing thoughts: Overall I enjoyed this book and definitely recommend if you're looking for a lighthearted romance where none of the stakes are high and the romance is good.
anisa_akeya's review
4.0
4 stars this was so stinking cute and sweet. I normally don't do the Rom-comy books, but gosh Blake and Jubilee were adorbs This isn't super spicy romance, think sweet with just a touch of heat. if your looking for something light to cleanse your palette, this is it.
warmwinter's review against another edition
3.0
A cute and fun summer read until the miscommunication trope and third act breakup, then it wasn't so fun anymore.
anisa_akeya's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
4.0
blueyballoon's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
sweet little summer read! perfect for reading on the balcony in the south of france
powerofkisses's review
4.0
Really cute and sweet! Very hallmark which isn’t my usual cup of tea. I personally love a little spicy with my books and this only had one scene. But I will look for more books from this author despite that.
readingwithadi's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-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
3.0