callidoralblack's review against another edition
lighthearted
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Alcohol
meromenesko's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
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
cronchbonch's review against another edition
Idk really. Just gave me hella anxiety.
And like i was almost finished. But i just felt blah reading it and after i read.
And like i was almost finished. But i just felt blah reading it and after i read.
klynnemeth's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
3.0
mari1532's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved Fren Falls # 1 (In the Event of Love) so when I heard that this book was coming out I immediately put it on hold at the library.
This book centres around Ben, Fern Falls's local bakery owner, and his unrequited love for friend and town mechanic, Adam, exploring friends to lovers and miscommunication troupes while highlighting the mental health practices of both main characters.
While I read this book in nearly one sitting and thoroughly enjoyed it. I did not enjoy it as much as the first book in the series. I think that my main struggle with this book was that it felt like the love story wasn't as central to the plot as I was expecting. The romance is a slow burn throughout the book, which is fine, but there were moments where it felt a bit like Ben's family drama was overshadowing the love story. That being said I do think that the family drama was an important part of the plot. Perhaps it was that the side characters pulled so much focus when they were on the page. Gma for example was hilarious and maybe is in a coven of witches? Or just a skilled mixologist.
I did enjoy the chemistry in this book between Adam and Ben and when they expressed their feelings for each other it made my heart melt. Kae really does have a way of articulating realistic, honest, and messy confessions of love.
I would recommend this book if you love romance novels that are well-written and have characters struggling with entirely relatable issues.
This book centres around Ben, Fern Falls's local bakery owner, and his unrequited love for friend and town mechanic, Adam, exploring friends to lovers and miscommunication troupes while highlighting the mental health practices of both main characters.
While I read this book in nearly one sitting and thoroughly enjoyed it. I did not enjoy it as much as the first book in the series. I think that my main struggle with this book was that it felt like the love story wasn't as central to the plot as I was expecting. The romance is a slow burn throughout the book, which is fine, but there were moments where it felt a bit like Ben's family drama was overshadowing the love story. That being said I do think that the family drama was an important part of the plot. Perhaps it was that the side characters pulled so much focus when they were on the page. Gma for example was hilarious and maybe is in a coven of witches? Or just a skilled mixologist.
I did enjoy the chemistry in this book between Adam and Ben and when they expressed their feelings for each other it made my heart melt. Kae really does have a way of articulating realistic, honest, and messy confessions of love.
I would recommend this book if you love romance novels that are well-written and have characters struggling with entirely relatable issues.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Spoiler
Ben's dad is a horrible human being and my satisfaction at his comeuppance cannot be expressed in words. He uses social media to ruin Ben's career and clearly was emotionally unavailable to Ben throughout his whole life. Although the relationship between Ben's mother and father is not articulated in a huge amount of detail, what is relayed is what I would label as toxic.emeraldshine's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
canyonmoonreads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
The writing in this book was very simple. I feel like the storyline was a mess and not fully thought out. Ben and Adam were super cute, and this was very much fantasy. It was enjoyable to read but I def won’t read it again.
jojopose's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
4.0
aromanticreadsromance's review against another edition
I think I have to admit defeat on this one! I just couldn't get into it and didn't feel a connection between the two main characters. Everything felt over the top and kinda ridiculous, but I guess that's to be expected when the plot is centered around a two-week 80th birthday celebration for a grandmother that now insists on being called G-Ma.
Thank you so much to the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest, voluntary review.
Thank you so much to the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest, voluntary review.