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meganpbennett's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
I'm not sure what I think about On A Night Like This, but it's certainly not positive.
Plot-wise, the book was all over the place, with our main character who's name I can't remember jet setting from Yorkshire to London to the Mediterranean. Most of the supporting case are awful human beings, and Juliette is a spoiled brat who has never been told no.
The Crystal Ball itself was... boring. The best parts of the book were when our main character was trying to keep from anyone realizing that she's a gatecrasher. And I loved the makeup artist. More of her, please. Same with the best friend. She's an amazing person who really needs more pages.
Evan... Evan was one-dimensional, even within a romance novel. Overall, not impressed.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the free eARC!
Plot-wise, the book was all over the place, with our main character who's name I can't remember jet setting from Yorkshire to London to the Mediterranean. Most of the supporting case are awful human beings, and Juliette is a spoiled brat who has never been told no.
The Crystal Ball itself was... boring. The best parts of the book were when our main character was trying to keep from anyone realizing that she's a gatecrasher. And I loved the makeup artist. More of her, please. Same with the best friend. She's an amazing person who really needs more pages.
Evan... Evan was one-dimensional, even within a romance novel. Overall, not impressed.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the free eARC!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Infidelity and Stalking
cinderellasbookshelf's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed reading ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS by Lindsey Kelk. It’s sweet, funny, lighthearted and yet grounded and self-reflective. It’s a modern day Cinderella story with a main character anyone can relate to.
Francesca “Fran” Cooper knows how to be an assistant. She’s gone from job to job assisting different employers, but never did she expect that she would ever be hired to be a personal assistant for famed singer and celebrity, Juliette. Juliette has developed a reputation for being needy and difficult, especially towards her assistants. After spending time together however on their way to Panarea, Italy where Juliette has been booked to perform at the exclusive Crystal Ball, Fran begins to see a sensitive side to her.
Following a series of events that makes Fran question her new budding friendship, she ends up stranded alone in Panarea. With access to Juliette’s hotel and wardrobe along with meeting a kind make-up artist, Fran decides to do something daring for once and crash the Crystal Ball. Once inside, she meets tall, dark, and handsome New Yorker, Evan, and together the two have a magical night they will never forget.
This book had the right amount of humor and romance while also touching on some personal subject matters, especially through Fran. I found myself rooting for her to be brave and take a chance on herself so she could be happy. She is honestly a good person and liked how she and Juliette bonded, making her realize how much she had been holding herself back. Their friendship is also a reminder how despite rumors and reputation, celebrities are just people who also have their own private problems and I liked how Fran was there to defend Juliette. Evan is honestly just the sweetest. There is a bit of instant love, but I liked how he and Fran got to know each other while exploring the Crystal Ball. The two of them at the carnival within the Ball and later literally dancing in the moonlight were lovely as they were charming.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent and Gaslighting
booksbytheglass's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
omg my cuties!!!! can we all have an evan in our life PLEASE!!
fran thinks she knows exactly what she wants. she has a mildly successful assistant career, she’s engaged to her very long term boyfriend, and she just accepted the job of a lifetime working for a veryyyyy famous singer as she performs at the most exclusive party in hollywood - well, more so the world. that is, until she starts to question everything in her life. how happy is fran really?
I absolutely adored all of the characters in this one. they were so unique and well rounded that I felt like I could reach into my e-book and grab their hands. it was gorgeously written.
if there’s one thing I can’t stand, it’s a woman who doesn’t know her own worth. and that is fran to a tee. the fact that it took a celebrity, a very hot billionaire, her best friend for years, even her boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend - I was so angry at her. she deserved so much better, and the gaslighting boyfriend?! absolutely not.
EITHER WAY. it was so so cute, even though I’m definitely not an insta love person, and perfect for the holiday season.
thank you to netgalley and harper publishing for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
I can’t wait for y’all to read this one!!
wine pairing: champagne
rating: 4.5 stars
fran thinks she knows exactly what she wants. she has a mildly successful assistant career, she’s engaged to her very long term boyfriend, and she just accepted the job of a lifetime working for a veryyyyy famous singer as she performs at the most exclusive party in hollywood - well, more so the world. that is, until she starts to question everything in her life. how happy is fran really?
I absolutely adored all of the characters in this one. they were so unique and well rounded that I felt like I could reach into my e-book and grab their hands. it was gorgeously written.
if there’s one thing I can’t stand, it’s a woman who doesn’t know her own worth. and that is fran to a tee. the fact that it took a celebrity, a very hot billionaire, her best friend for years, even her boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend - I was so angry at her. she deserved so much better, and the gaslighting boyfriend?! absolutely not.
EITHER WAY. it was so so cute, even though I’m definitely not an insta love person, and perfect for the holiday season.
thank you to netgalley and harper publishing for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
I can’t wait for y’all to read this one!!
wine pairing: champagne
rating: 4.5 stars
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Death of parent
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