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teresab78's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
a_reader_obsessed's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars
I pretty much know what I'm going to get when I read one of Northcote's books and I'm so okay with that.
The premise is predictable but I liked watching serial-one-night-stand(er) Owen succumb to lurve. Who knew he had it in him?? He sure didn't.
This was fun with excellent UST, flirty banter, and just the right touch of not too angsty feels. Cap it off with some sexy smex and most will enjoy this easy read. I sure did.
I pretty much know what I'm going to get when I read one of Northcote's books and I'm so okay with that.
The premise is predictable but I liked watching serial-one-night-stand(er) Owen succumb to lurve. Who knew he had it in him?? He sure didn't.
This was fun with excellent UST, flirty banter, and just the right touch of not too angsty feels. Cap it off with some sexy smex and most will enjoy this easy read. I sure did.
eleftheriareads's review against another edition
3.0
Could have been a really great premise but the dialogue was just... so... average... sorry.
raynebair's review against another edition
3.0
This was a bit of a let-down. It was a bit hard to connect the emotions since we really only saw the five dates and not a whole lot of what went on during the in-between time. We know they talked, but we didn't see it.
We didn't get a whole lot of insight into what they were thinking as the 5 weeks went by either. So it was hard to make that connection. I feel like there was a lot of detail missing that would have helped build the relationship beyond five dates.
We didn't get a whole lot of insight into what they were thinking as the 5 weeks went by either. So it was hard to make that connection. I feel like there was a lot of detail missing that would have helped build the relationship beyond five dates.
kp_khera's review against another edition
2.0
I liked the premise of the book and it started off pretty well. But...
The 5 dates' rule - broken
Not enough angst tbh... The one "fight" (obstacle they faced) they did have, resolved within 12 hours
Lack of mystery, on what the characters would do, choose - too obvious
It was a quick read, however, so I suppose it's fine. I did like the book, but it had the capability of being loved and it somehow just didn't get there.
I still recommend though if you're looking for something easy, fun and quick. Kind of like the characters/premise of this book:
Fun - they were cute, and the whole "no, not happening" was fun while it lasted (we could all see it disintegrating quickly though)
Quick - just like the thoughts of keeping their dates "chaste"... right out the window
Spoiler
The 5 dates' rule - broken
Not enough angst tbh... The one "fight" (obstacle they faced) they did have, resolved within 12 hours
Lack of mystery, on what the characters would do, choose - too obvious
It was a quick read, however, so I suppose it's fine. I did like the book, but it had the capability of being loved and it somehow just didn't get there.
I still recommend though if you're looking for something easy, fun and quick. Kind of like the characters/premise of this book:
Spoiler
Easy - yes. Both of them are way too easy.Fun - they were cute, and the whole "no, not happening" was fun while it lasted (we could all see it disintegrating quickly though)
Quick - just like the thoughts of keeping their dates "chaste"... right out the window
tltravis's review against another edition
5.0
As always, I loved it!
Your stories are so well written, pulling me in from the get go. The characters are warm, love-able, hot and exciting.
I look forward to reading all of them.
Your stories are so well written, pulling me in from the get go. The characters are warm, love-able, hot and exciting.
I look forward to reading all of them.