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a_libra_library's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Cancer, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Medical content, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
pierrereads's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Sexual harassment
rioreadsbooks's review against another edition
- 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
Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Wow, I really enjoyed this book. It was such a pleasant surprise, and it had me totally hooked from the beginning! I normally am not a fan of dual timelines, but I honestly think that Julie nailed this one. It was so well constructed and paced between the past and present point of views. I loved the MC's, Elliot and Ama, and seeing their relationship from each point of view and timeline. It was so engaging and intriguing. Ama is so independent and strong, as is Elliot, but each have their own struggles to work through. They are so totally opposite but also go together like peanut butter and jelly (well maybe not peanut butter, IYKYK 🤣). I just wish we had even more of these two in the final chapters!! Also, may I just say...I can't wait to read more by Julie Soto! I hope we get a peak of these two again.
⚠️Warning⚠️
Language, medium spice, adult content, death of a parent (off-page)
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, and Death of parent
skillyillian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Medical content and Injury/Injury detail
readwithria's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book was so fun! I initially wanted to wait to read this until after my wedding, but the plot didn’t give me any nightmares or budget envy. Instead it showed me Ama, an amazing wedding planner, and her second chance with Elliot, the grumpiest floral designer in the world.
I really loved the characters, the dual timeline, the weddings, and the chemistry between Ama and Elliot. I loved how he took care of her, how they set, maintained, and self-adjusted their boundaries, and how they made each other sparkle.
I’m looking forward to seeing what’s next from Julie Soto, she’s definitely getting added to my list of auto-buy authors. 4 stars
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Medical content, Death of parent, and Alcohol
melissaslibraryy's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Medical content, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual harassment
ankiaisreading's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Moderate: Cursing, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
wrensreadingroom's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
tamsterdam_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Bullying
jillkaarlela's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Playlist:
“Satellite” by Harry Styles
“Nonsense” by Sabrina Carpenter
“If and/or when” by Ruel
“Read your mind” by Sabrina Carpenter
“Reckless driving” by Lizzy McAlpine Ft. Ben Kessler
“Never Really Over” by Katy Perry
Age rating: 17+ (5-6 brief spicy scenes, 2/5🌶️)
If you like extreme “he falls first and falls harder” trope to where he is basically delulu, this is for you. Elliot is “satellite” by Harry Styles. I will say, I respect the heck out of Ama, because she is a queen who knows what she wants and she goes and gets it. She has this tall grumpy brooding man on a LEASH for her, even when she doesn’t want marriage or even a relationship/commitment, and he does.
I thought it was a good choice to have it only show Elliot’s POV in the past and only Ama’s POV in the present! I liked the overall plot with the forced proximity as they work on a high-profile wedding together. The overall pacing was good, and it went on the faster side. I think my issue was that Elliot thought he could change Ama’s mind, which felt very delusional and annoying to me. Also, the resolution was EXTREMELY fast, and I feel like it wasn’t even actually resolved, they just kinda skipped over the issues.
Overall, this wasn’t bad by any means, but it wasn’t my favorite.
Moderate: Cursing and Sexual content
Minor: Medical content and Death of parent