rina333's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
reyes_sf's review against another edition
3.0
This book started so, so well. The premise was not exactly original – Canadian football player who asks his American ex-assistant to marry him so he can stay permanently in the US – but the way it was treated felt new to me. For starters, there’s nothing romantic about it. For him getting married is just the fastest way to obtain his green card, and she just happens to be his most convenient option. For her agreeing to this means that he will pay her massive student loans, so she can finally focus on her career as a graphic designer instead of accepting any job that comes her way so she can pay her debt. I really liked to see how she struggled between her morals (it’s a felony!) and the obvious awesomeness of the offer (debt free in two years instead of worrying about it for the next 20 years). The author also takes her time to develop the relationship. Yes, they knew each other before, but they don’t particularly like each other, not even when they start living together, and it’s only with time and effort and many arguments that they start to realise that the other might not be so bad after all. At this point my only complaint was – ironically - that the book was too focused on the two of them. Aiden has two friends that only show up for like five minutes at the end of the book, and Vanessa has a best friend whom she phones every once in a blue moon. Then there’s the matter of their (very) dysfunctional families, and there was a lot of potential in there, but nothing was really developed. But I still could say that I was very happy with this book. And then she realises she’s in love, and everything goes down, down, down. It was like I was reading a completely different book! Suddenly there was only relationship drama, endless tears, many – many – cheesy thoughts and scenes and even the characters didn’t feel like the same characters from 50 pages ago. I’m still giving it 2.5 stars because I really enjoyed about two thirds of the book, but the last third was just so disappointing :(
honestlybella's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
hadslibrary's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
relaxing
slow-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
4.5
kellydobs14's review against another edition
5.0
WHY is this not dual POV I need to know his thoughts ahhhhh
smmcqueston's review against another edition
2.0
Writing style was difficult to read. MMC was flat. Literally last 2 chapters are like wth, not in twist kind of way but more of a what just happened.
emilycyr14's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
itslikeareward218's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
suvlea's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-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
5.0
I love this book so bad I love this book so bad I love this book so bad I love this book so bad. THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOOD. I loved how Aiden and Van relationship grow over time. I adore Aiden's character development too. This book had me kicking my feet, tearing up, and laughing. 5 stars!!!
(I need Aiden so bad)
(I need Aiden so bad)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcoholism
ebonymiddleton's review against another edition
4.0
Would have been a 4.5 but I hated the epilogue. So fuckin cheesy