A review by ianb
Booked on a Feeling by Jayci Lee

lighthearted slow-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

As my Summer of romance books continues, I found this one hidden away on the bookshelf and decided that it was time to pick this one up and dive into this book and enjoyed the journey as well as sweet romance that is at the heart of the book all about childhood friends that decide to take a chance on their feelings for each other. 

 

Lizzy Chung had her entire life planned out. She was going to make her parents proud, be successful, and live happily ever after. At least that was the plan. But plans go awry, and after a panic attack in court, she jumps in her car and heads to Weldon where she spent her childhood summers with her best friend, Jack Park. Jack has had a crush on Lizzy for so long and is happy that he gets to spend three weeks with her. When Lizzy needs his help saving the local bookstore, he agrees, and the sparks fly! 

 

Whilst this was an enjoyable read and has at its heart a sweet journey, I think that I just struggled to connect to the characters. It’s told in the third person which I have always struggled with more to connect to characters. It was predictable to see where the story was going to go, and the 3rd act brake up would have been easily resolved through communication. I also felt that it was a bit too much of a slow burn for me and I really struggled at times to get through it.
 
 If you are looking for an easy Summer read then consider this one!