weyheyitsrachel's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.0
This was such a charming story. I loved Shay and Dominic's dynamic. I loved that the story was based around public radio. I loved that so many tough topics were discussed. Having a background in radio, this book accurately showed the reader how a station operates!!
This story was well-written. I had a clear understanding of the characters' lives and relationships. I liked the MC Shay, who's also the narrator. I found her to be witty and entertaining. Grief, loss, and love were topics in this book, and they were beautifully talked about.
The Ex Talk moved slow for me at the beginning. I actually put it down and came back to it after reading something else. And I'm so glad I went back to reading this! Don't get me wrong-- the beginning was still great and it set up what was to come, I just wish it was as entertaining as the bulk of the book.
Overall, wonderful story. I would recommend this if you're looking for a fun coworkers to lovers romance. Also if you're looking for a book with a non-traditional setting of a radio station, this one's great! There is a bit of spice, but it's not out of place. The story also wasn't cringey, so if you're looking for only a sprinkling of cheese, try this one.
This story was well-written. I had a clear understanding of the characters' lives and relationships. I liked the MC Shay, who's also the narrator. I found her to be witty and entertaining. Grief, loss, and love were topics in this book, and they were beautifully talked about.
The Ex Talk moved slow for me at the beginning. I actually put it down and came back to it after reading something else. And I'm so glad I went back to reading this! Don't get me wrong-- the beginning was still great and it set up what was to come, I just wish it was as entertaining as the bulk of the book.
Overall, wonderful story. I would recommend this if you're looking for a fun coworkers to lovers romance. Also if you're looking for a book with a non-traditional setting of a radio station, this one's great! There is a bit of spice, but it's not out of place. The story also wasn't cringey, so if you're looking for only a sprinkling of cheese, try this one.
happy4u's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
in case you didnt know, the main character is a millennial (it's mentioned every second page)
otherwise kinda cool book
i do love ruthie, she is everything good in life
also also.
otherwise kinda cool book
i do love ruthie, she is everything good in life
also also.
Spoiler
the part where dominic takes off his shoes when entering the house should've been an asian thing not a need for cleaning thingbaskinkrobbins's review against another edition
2.0
I quite honestly wish they had stayed broken up lol
dragoneyes451's review against another edition
4.0
3.75 stars. This was a fun Millennial rom-com. That said, I really wish we would have gotten Dominic's point of view. The back and forth between them as things happen would have made this book a lot better.
sarahball47's review against another edition
4.0
This book had me rooting for Dominic and Shay from pretty much the first page! This was a great fun cute rom com read and I definitely recommend.
k_winchester's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This was super cute and fun!! I found it cute, delightful (it made me smile so many times), and in many moments, Shay was very relatable. Some of the banter felt kinda flat and forced (kinda like the "scripted" radio show portions - in that instance it made sense, but in the non-radio portions, some of it still came off a bit stilted and scripted instead of more natural).
It was still fun and a bit steamy, and a solid addition to my current fav trope of enemies to lovers. 👌
(Also, probably *solely* because it featured radio shows and hosts in Seattle, it made me think a lot about Frasier - tho that is basically the only things the two have in common, lol, it still somehow made me get some nostalgic vibes/Frasier vibes, which I quite liked too.)
It was still fun and a bit steamy, and a solid addition to my current fav trope of enemies to lovers. 👌
(Also, probably *solely* because it featured radio shows and hosts in Seattle, it made me think a lot about Frasier - tho that is basically the only things the two have in common, lol, it still somehow made me get some nostalgic vibes/Frasier vibes, which I quite liked too.)
skylarmercury's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
vanessa_issa's review against another edition
5.0
Clichezinho delicinha daqueles que a gente não consegue parar de ler até ver todo mundo feliz.
No começo, a Shay e o Dominic não se dão nada bem. Fazem de tudo para evitar um ao outro. Porém, acabam tendo que se envolver na mesma cilada: fingirem ser ex-namorados para apresentarem juntos um programa sobre relacionamentos na rádio. A ideia de mentir para o público não os agrada, mas existem razões pelas quais precisam aceitar, ainda que saibam o quanto é errado e vá contra seus valores pessoais.
Numa tentativa de tornar a dinâmica do programa mais natural, eles começam a passar mais tempo juntos fora do trabalho e, como já era de se esperar, se apaixonam de verdade. Mas como lidar com isso sendo que todo o sucesso do programa se baseia no bom relacionamento deles após um término? Como ter sentimentos reais nascidos de uma mentira? Como explicar isso para seus amigos e familiares, que também acreditavam na mentira? O que resta de real? Será que o público gostaria de vê-los juntos novamente?
Eu amei demais essa leitura. Foi ótima pra rir, descansar a cabeça, shippar… e também pensar em assuntos profissionais e decisões que a gente toma quando é adulto. (A Shay tem 29 anos e o Dominic 24.)
Mini spoiler: Acho que nunca mais vou conseguir ouvir a frase “eu tenho mestrado” do mesmo jeito.
No começo, a Shay e o Dominic não se dão nada bem. Fazem de tudo para evitar um ao outro. Porém, acabam tendo que se envolver na mesma cilada: fingirem ser ex-namorados para apresentarem juntos um programa sobre relacionamentos na rádio. A ideia de mentir para o público não os agrada, mas existem razões pelas quais precisam aceitar, ainda que saibam o quanto é errado e vá contra seus valores pessoais.
Numa tentativa de tornar a dinâmica do programa mais natural, eles começam a passar mais tempo juntos fora do trabalho e, como já era de se esperar, se apaixonam de verdade. Mas como lidar com isso sendo que todo o sucesso do programa se baseia no bom relacionamento deles após um término? Como ter sentimentos reais nascidos de uma mentira? Como explicar isso para seus amigos e familiares, que também acreditavam na mentira? O que resta de real? Será que o público gostaria de vê-los juntos novamente?
Eu amei demais essa leitura. Foi ótima pra rir, descansar a cabeça, shippar… e também pensar em assuntos profissionais e decisões que a gente toma quando é adulto. (A Shay tem 29 anos e o Dominic 24.)
Mini spoiler: Acho que nunca mais vou conseguir ouvir a frase “eu tenho mestrado” do mesmo jeito.
yapha's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
4.0
Another great romance by Rachel Lynn Solomon! I just love the way her characters are so real, with their ups & downs & baggage & self-doubt, but are always able to find love.
sblyon's review against another edition
3.0
3.75 ⭐️ I really enjoyed the premise of this story and how unconventional Shay and Dominic’s story is portrayed.
Shay and Dominic have an extraordinarily random plot line of enemies to fake lovers to real secret lovers to public exposure and back together again.
Shay and Dominic have an extraordinarily random plot line of enemies to fake lovers to real secret lovers to public exposure and back together again.