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adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
“At the end of your life, it’s not what you did that makes you happy, it’s who you loved and who loved you.”
I highly recommend you to read this rom com if you like;
• Enemies to lovers
• Forced proximity
• Grumpy x Sunshine
• One bed
I really like this standalone rom com set in Paris with great writing style that describes the setting, Paris in a country side with beautiful scenery and the delicious food!
I also love the chemistry between the main characters, Merry and Noah. The bantering and how they started to open up to each other are my absolute favorite moments. Their personality is different but that’s what makes them good for each other.
Not just Merry and Noah love story, there’s also a mystery element in figuring out Noah’s parents. My heart is also touched by the love story of the painter with his way of painting as a love letter to his loved one.
Overall, it’s a well written rom com with loveable characters, beautiful setting and fascinating plot. I feel satisfied with how everything got wrapped up at the end!
I’m really looking forward to read more books from this author in the future!
⚠️ 𝐓𝐖: death of a parent, abandonment, sexual content
I received an advanced review copy for free through Netgalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Huge thank you to the author and publisher!
“I think that love can bring about the best in us.
But… Love can also bring out the worst. It can hurt. Quite badly.
Sometimes, I think life would be easier if people didn’t love so much.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Abandonment
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Terminal illness, Child abuse, and Cancer
foldingthepage_kayleigh's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
An escapist romcom to its core, we follow Merry as she travels to France to get over her unrequited love. As Kirsten said in her previous review, this book has pretty much every trope, from only one bed, love triangles, enemies-to-lovers, Insta-love, slow burn, you name it, and I found that hilarious!
My favourite part was the plot twist into a bit of gothic fiction, which you may know if you’ve been on our page for a while that both Kirsten and I love a good gothic read. Also, the narrator Kelsey Navarro was an excellent choice to voice Merry, with excellent comedic timing & great flow.
I would recommend this book to anyone who:
- Loves the idea of staying at a castle in France
- is a romcom lover that doesn’t mind waiting for a bit of spice
- Is looking for an engaging summer/beach read
Thank you so much Netgalley, Swift and Lewis Publishing, and the author for an ALC of this audiobook—this was so much fun!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Abandonment, Death of parent, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Sexual assault
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