Reviews

The Godparent Trap by Rachel Van Dyken

chanuki's review

5.0

I loved this story! Rip and Colby had to become parents overnight when their besties die in a car crash. Living under same roof, new to parenthood and fun times! I had a few good laughs! Quick read!

via25's review

emotional funny sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kabo23's review

challenging emotional funny 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

3.5

r_maree's review

emotional funny 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

graceelainehayes's review

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

bnryan95's review

3.0

I thought the concept for this was great. It kept me engaged. I flew through the book. The writing just came across really awkward and clunky in some spots.

romcommer's review against another edition

1.0

this was so unserious... like igi its a romance but you have a sister and a best friend who d i e d and the main characters are so out of touch... dating and being jealous ok but where is the grief and sadness ???? anw the writing was ok ig but this book wasnt it

javalenciaph's review

4.0

Note: An ARC was provided by the publisher.

While the cover of this book may make you think it's purely lighthearted fare, Rachel Van Dyken does tackle some rather heavy topics, particularly death (i.e. of parents, best friends, a sibling) and grief. There were definitely heartrending moments between the covers, especially when the kids, Ben and Viera, asked for the mom and dad and when Rip and Colby were caught between suddenly having two children to care for while also struggling with how to mourn the loss of Monica and Brooks. All that being said, there are undoubtedly countless lighter times for this sudden family and for our main characters on their own and as partners. A standout supporting character was Banks, Rip's close friend and fellow accountant. The guy was easily likable, and he brought a great deal of levity and logic to the story, albeit I wasn't too sure how I felt about who he ended up with considering what she did in the book. That aside, The Godparent Trap was an ultimately heartwarming read that left me with a very satisfied smile on my face. This one receives four stars.

laur_sc's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

jasmineleigh457's review

4.0

Tossing up between 4 stars and 3.75 stars because although I did really enjoy the book, I can’t get passed how much of an ass the MMC is to the FMC and the pacing seems off in most of the book but still, it was cute