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A review by marekcornett
Not Here to Make Friends by Jodi McAlister
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
3.0
Bachelor/Bachelorette fans will love this behind-the-scenes look. I loved the way the book weaved together two main character narratives, alternating between one from the perspective of the past portion of the relationship and another from the current status of that same relationship.
However, there are some things that held this back for me. As is true with the Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise, there are SO MANY characters to keep track of. Having a glossary of names would have been helpful to track everyone's storylines. Also, there were so many plots and subplots, it was really easy to get lost in the writing. I found myself having to reread sections to figure out what information I needed to take away from the scene in the book.
Overall, it's a light read that's good for someone who enjoys reality TV.
Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
However, there are some things that held this back for me. As is true with the Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise, there are SO MANY characters to keep track of. Having a glossary of names would have been helpful to track everyone's storylines. Also, there were so many plots and subplots, it was really easy to get lost in the writing. I found myself having to reread sections to figure out what information I needed to take away from the scene in the book.
Overall, it's a light read that's good for someone who enjoys reality TV.
Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Racism