vj_thompson's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
I really wanted to like this book like I loved the second one, but I didn’t. Don’t get me wrong, I still liked aspects of this read. Learning more about Nina and her father’s side of the family. That was probably my favorite part.
Abbi Waxman’s books are similar to Emily Henry’s in the sense of the romance takes the back burner but it is still very relevant to the story. That’s what I was missing with this book. The romance was very dragged out and I hated the third act break up. I think there should have been more explanation or background between Nina and Tom instead of a quick they get back together like nothing happened.
I would still recommend the series as a whole. The second book was my favorite, and I cannot wait to reread it. Hopefully Polly gets her own story!!!
Abbi Waxman’s books are similar to Emily Henry’s in the sense of the romance takes the back burner but it is still very relevant to the story. That’s what I was missing with this book. The romance was very dragged out and I hated the third act break up. I think there should have been more explanation or background between Nina and Tom instead of a quick they get back together like nothing happened.
I would still recommend the series as a whole. The second book was my favorite, and I cannot wait to reread it. Hopefully Polly gets her own story!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Death of parent
Moderate: Infidelity, Alcohol, and Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Grief
doctorjessie's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
emilylovesgoodbooks's review
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Death of parent
jessmarie945's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Abandonment and Infidelity
Minor: Death of parent and Alcoholism
elysareadsitall's review against another edition
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
"The Bookish Life of Nina Hill" is a fun story with a large variety of quirky characters. I enjoyed this book from beginning to end. A couple times it felt a little slow, and some of Nina's actions seemed over-the-top. Other than those things, I thought it was great, and I'm looking forward to book two and have already checked it out.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
youweremycrown's review against another edition
funny
relaxing
fast-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? Yes
5.0
this book was so cozy.. the third act breakup was believable and it made sense given the circumstances and what was going on. i really liked how her anxiety was portrayed and i felt it was accurate
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
meredithamadee's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Death of parent
lindsayerin's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Abandonment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Mental illness
Minor: Homophobia and Racism
mswarning's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Theoretically it would be nice to crave dense 5-star books all the time, but I was in the mood for a lighthearted palate cleanser I could speedread.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Mental illness
Moderate: Alcoholism and Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent and Bullying
romie_chat's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
oh boy, this was such a wholesome, comfort read! I loved Nina and found the way she experiences the world so deeply relatable, not just because of the anxiety but also because she's such an introvert but also loves to be with the people she loves. this was also such a funny read, as in I actually laughed out loud all the time!
this was a lovely book, with a bit of an abrupt ending, but still an instant 'have to re-read when feeling down' book!
this was a lovely book, with a bit of an abrupt ending, but still an instant 'have to re-read when feeling down' book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Death of parent