A review by ryreadsreviews
The Catch by Amy Lea

funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

 Title: The Catch Amy Lea

  • Publication Date- 02/13/24
  • Publisher- Berkley Publishing   
  • Overall Rating- 3.5 stars

Review: Review copy given to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. 

The Catch by Amy Lea was one of my most anticipated reads of 2024. This is the third book in the “influencer” series which takes a look at the lives and careers of influencers. It’s a series I never thought I would enjoy like I have. 

The standout of Amy Lea’s writing that continues into The Catch is humor. If you are looking for a rom com that truly has the comedy element this is for you. I loved our main character, she demonstrated growth while not losing pieces of herself that matter. One of my favorite elements of the story was the “Schitt's Creek,” vibes. Our main character is truly displaced and that really adds to the humor. I had many moments where I was literally laughing out loud. Once you read it, come back and talk to me about the spider conversation because that wrecked me. I felt a lot of joy in the belly laughs. 

Now you might be wondering why it’s not a 5 star. I think the more I read rom coms I know the formula and I imagine it has to be so hard to come off that formula as a writer. That’s the main reason it’s not a 5 for me, I really felt the formulaic element and would have liked something a little more different. I do want to own though that authors do their best to come up with unique situations and circumstances. I hope this genre can continue to move forward and create new stories. I think something that would have made this involved or interesting would be more heartfelt moments. That’s a really tough thing to balance with so much good humor but that’s what I felt made it fall flat for me at times. 

Read this for the humor, good conversations about influencing, family of origin, being seen, and if you like a good renovation story. I will also say that for once the story gave what it promised it would.