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A review by sophhh_m
The Visa by Lizzie O'Hagan
3.0
The dual narrative of this book provided an insight into both Jack and Maya's lives, and it was great to be able to watch them fall in love at their own pace with the other. As much as it was a love story between Maya and Jack, I liked how their life’s were connected and their shared best friends who bring everyone together by being a couple. It felt like taking a peek into a friendship group and made me feel involved in the story.
Both protagonists had their own obstacles to overcome while also dealing with their feelings for each other, and while it may have been frustrating to read at times, I appreciated that these weren't resolved straight away in order to make way for the romance plot, but rather that these took priority for Maya and Jack to deal with their issues before they felt they could be in a happy, healthy relationship.
I haven't read any books with this marriage-for-convenience trope but I did enjoy it. It really read like a rom-com film, and I think this would be great if adapted onto the big screen.
The slow-burn romance between the two, and the fact that they never get together before things initially end for them, made the final reunion even more satisfying. It really made me feel that they connected as two beings who come to love one another instead of the typical passion-filled affairs.
Overall this was a good cosy read and while I definitely got frustrated at both Maya and Jack at times, I rooted for their happily-ever-after throughout.
Both protagonists had their own obstacles to overcome while also dealing with their feelings for each other, and while it may have been frustrating to read at times, I appreciated that these weren't resolved straight away in order to make way for the romance plot, but rather that these took priority for Maya and Jack to deal with their issues before they felt they could be in a happy, healthy relationship.
I haven't read any books with this marriage-for-convenience trope but I did enjoy it. It really read like a rom-com film, and I think this would be great if adapted onto the big screen.
The slow-burn romance between the two, and the fact that they never get together before things initially end for them, made the final reunion even more satisfying. It really made me feel that they connected as two beings who come to love one another instead of the typical passion-filled affairs.
Overall this was a good cosy read and while I definitely got frustrated at both Maya and Jack at times, I rooted for their happily-ever-after throughout.