Reviews

Penelope in Retrograde by Brooke Abrams

kwhiskey's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

4.5

catbooklover's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

abcdeanna93's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.0

atomski421's review against another edition

5.0

I can’t remember the last time a book had me laughing out loud. This book was so fun. I loved Penelope’s personality and the progression of the story. If you’re a fan of rom coms, don’t pass this one up.

natprince's review against another edition

5.0

Really enjoyed reading this one! Very readable and fun.

badw0lfreads's review against another edition

4.0

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I got in the Amazon Prime’s first reads because the blurb sounded cute. I’m not typically a romance reader, but to me this had more of an actual story and character development with some romance thrown in rather than just being about Penelope finding love. This book had me cracking up so much that I think my husband thought I was a little nuts. It was super cute and cozy and just all good vibes. Highly recommend.

bookly68's review against another edition

5.0

Witty, Heartbreaking and Heartwarming!

This book was so good!!!!
I laughed, huffed, cried and swooned. And it left me feeling warm all over.

Penelope is such a relatable character. There were times I felt outraged for her with her family and ex-husband. But Penelope and her family learn, they all have to adjust their judgment and Penelope has to learn to let them in.

This was such a satisfying read. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys RomComs, Contemporary Romance, Family Dynamics and Romance old and new!! The writing is terrific, the characters so vivid and interesting, and the plot flowed smoothly and was never dull.

crystalmw's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny 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? Yes

4.5

lmiller919's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

LOVED this book!

miranda226's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A solid little romcom, I thoroughly enjoyed