kimberlycarrington's review against another edition
3.0
[Gracias a Netgalley por el ebook! Las opiniones de esta reseña son mías y totalmente libres]
Bueno, ha estado mejor de lo que esperaba.
Son las historias de dos amigas, cuyos puntos de vista vamos alternando. La de Anna me interesaba más, por ser soltera y esperar la trama amorosa principal por su lado. La de Sophie es interesante básicamente por ver la maternidad desde su punto de vista y cómo una pareja estupenda se puede desgastar por el paso del tiempo y de dar todo por sentado.
Creo que se nota que fue publicado por partes, ya que no desvela sus cartas y estás en vilo en varios aspectos hasta el final. Reconozco que tiene partes divertidas y me ha gustado cómo escribe Bella Osborne, con situaciones graciosas y buenas interacciones, pero me gusta leer estos libros porque, aunque no sean novelas románticas, sí que suelen tener una historia de amor central, y aquí me ha faltado. Por mantener el misterio, nos perdemos flirteos y desarrollo amoroso (y yo me he perdido mucho de Hudson, que me tenía conquistada desde el principio).
El giro final me sorprendió bastante pero lo vi totalmente fuera de lugar, la verdad.
De todos modos, ha sido entretenido y no me ha disgustado, así que leeré más libros de Bella Osborne si tengo la oportunidad.
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[Thanks Netgalley for the ebook. This review is my honest opinion but just another opinion, you should read this book and judge it by yourself]
A sweet and enjoyable book but little depth and a surprising final twist. Whilst I enjoyed the overall story, I found it a little disjointed. Maybe it's because this was previously published in parts but I couldn't find a rythm and I had a hard time getting into the reading. But I must say that I mostly enjoyed it when I finally could connect with the story.
When there are two different stories in the same book, I always read one of them with more enthusiam. In this case, I was hooked by Anna's story but not so much by Sophie's (although I could see its appeal later). I know this is chick lit but I needed a little love story and the author is constantly playing with us in this aspect.
I think this book is full of lovely and interesting characters but we can only see glimpses of their real depth (I really liked Hudson and I was hoping to see more of him).
But the writing is charming, with some funny situations and dialogues. I think it's a good comfort reading if you're looking for a chick lit book, with humor but without a strong love story.
I will read more books from Bella Osborne.
Bueno, ha estado mejor de lo que esperaba.
Son las historias de dos amigas, cuyos puntos de vista vamos alternando. La de Anna me interesaba más, por ser soltera y esperar la trama amorosa principal por su lado. La de Sophie es interesante básicamente por ver la maternidad desde su punto de vista y cómo una pareja estupenda se puede desgastar por el paso del tiempo y de dar todo por sentado.
Creo que se nota que fue publicado por partes, ya que no desvela sus cartas y estás en vilo en varios aspectos hasta el final. Reconozco que tiene partes divertidas y me ha gustado cómo escribe Bella Osborne, con situaciones graciosas y buenas interacciones, pero me gusta leer estos libros porque, aunque no sean novelas románticas, sí que suelen tener una historia de amor central, y aquí me ha faltado. Por mantener el misterio, nos perdemos flirteos y desarrollo amoroso (y yo me he perdido mucho de Hudson, que me tenía conquistada desde el principio).
El giro final me sorprendió bastante pero lo vi totalmente fuera de lugar, la verdad.
De todos modos, ha sido entretenido y no me ha disgustado, así que leeré más libros de Bella Osborne si tengo la oportunidad.
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[Thanks Netgalley for the ebook. This review is my honest opinion but just another opinion, you should read this book and judge it by yourself]
A sweet and enjoyable book but little depth and a surprising final twist. Whilst I enjoyed the overall story, I found it a little disjointed. Maybe it's because this was previously published in parts but I couldn't find a rythm and I had a hard time getting into the reading. But I must say that I mostly enjoyed it when I finally could connect with the story.
When there are two different stories in the same book, I always read one of them with more enthusiam. In this case, I was hooked by Anna's story but not so much by Sophie's (although I could see its appeal later). I know this is chick lit but I needed a little love story and the author is constantly playing with us in this aspect.
I think this book is full of lovely and interesting characters but we can only see glimpses of their real depth (I really liked Hudson and I was hoping to see more of him).
But the writing is charming, with some funny situations and dialogues. I think it's a good comfort reading if you're looking for a chick lit book, with humor but without a strong love story.
I will read more books from Bella Osborne.
robinwalter's review
Very few contemporary romcoms gel with me and this was not one of those very few.
vikkiew87's review against another edition
4.0
I received an ARC of this book from @avonbooks and @Netgalley in return for an honest review. I loved this book!! There are so many twists and turns you don’t see coming throughout this book.
This is a really strong story, which contains both likeable and hilarious characters. This is a story of the strength of friendship which I think most people can relate to. This is my first book by @bellaosborneauthor , already I can’t wait to read more.
This is a really strong story, which contains both likeable and hilarious characters. This is a story of the strength of friendship which I think most people can relate to. This is my first book by @bellaosborneauthor , already I can’t wait to read more.
anjana's review against another edition
4.0
Starting this second half of the book with prior notions, I was taken by surprise and realised I was not only chuckling with a lot of scenes, there were unexpected twists as well!. Anna gets her life back together as well as epiphanies about what she wants from it. Her meetings with Bert made her all the more endearing. Sophie and Dave get a little sensible about how relationships work and Hudson is always rushing to the rescue. Connor and Liam (also Anna's entourage) did make interesting appearances. Now, these four separate bite-sized pieces of the book are being published as a complete book and I would recommend it based on the second half alone!
This fourth part rounds up the whole story in a very effective manner and makes the entire reading experience worth it.
This fourth part rounds up the whole story in a very effective manner and makes the entire reading experience worth it.
emmascr's review
4.0
This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.After reading part 1 I had to pick up part 2! There was such a cliffhanger at the end of part 1 and I was hoping to know more about that in this book....well we did get to know a little more but I still have questions. Again this book is relatively short at only 87 pages but a lot happens in those few pages. I read this in less than 24 hours. I was so hooked! Anna really develops in this book and we get to see a lot more of best friend Sophie.
Anna really opens up in this book. She goes on a date with a mystery texter and starts to get closer to Hudson. Oh and if that's not enough her ex Liam wants her back! I was really happy for Anna in this instalment. She gives her mystery texter a chance and starts to see the softer side of Hudson. I am intrigued to see what happens next for Anna.
We get to see more of Sophie's life in this part. Sophie's situation is one I have heard other people be in. It's a common situation but I wanted her to do more about it. It seemed she had resigned herself to her fate. I hope in the rest of the series this changes.
Again Bella leaves us with another cliffhanger although for me this one wasn't a surprise. I can't wait to grab part 3!
Anna really opens up in this book. She goes on a date with a mystery texter and starts to get closer to Hudson. Oh and if that's not enough her ex Liam wants her back! I was really happy for Anna in this instalment. She gives her mystery texter a chance and starts to see the softer side of Hudson. I am intrigued to see what happens next for Anna.
We get to see more of Sophie's life in this part. Sophie's situation is one I have heard other people be in. It's a common situation but I wanted her to do more about it. It seemed she had resigned herself to her fate. I hope in the rest of the series this changes.
Again Bella leaves us with another cliffhanger although for me this one wasn't a surprise. I can't wait to grab part 3!
alwaysneedmorebooks's review
3.0
Part two of this series continues with Anna making her way through life, newly single. Ex-boyfriend Liam who is back on the scene working with Anna's company, admits to her at the team building session that he has made a mistake and wants her back - but not in a romantic, genuine way. To make things easy for her, hunky American colleague Hudson is on hand to pretend to be her boyfriend to get him off her back. Anna, believing Hudson to be gay confides in him and starts to get on with him really well.
Anna also has an ongoing flirtation with a mystery male who after a mistaken text, has started chatting to her and suggests they might meet.
Meanwhile, Anna's best friend Sophie, is still suffering. Pregnant for the third time, with demon children and a next to useless husband, she continues to obsess over Hudson.
This is a sweet read - fluffy and comforting, with lots of great characters. Perhaps a little predictable (I don't think there are going to be any major twists or surprises) it is a charming read and I look forward to Part 3.
Anna also has an ongoing flirtation with a mystery male who after a mistaken text, has started chatting to her and suggests they might meet.
Meanwhile, Anna's best friend Sophie, is still suffering. Pregnant for the third time, with demon children and a next to useless husband, she continues to obsess over Hudson.
This is a sweet read - fluffy and comforting, with lots of great characters. Perhaps a little predictable (I don't think there are going to be any major twists or surprises) it is a charming read and I look forward to Part 3.
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