A review by lauraelovesbooks
Behind the Net by Stephanie Archer

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

4.0

This was a lovely read with a very sweet romance. Pippa and Jamie were so great together and their relationship was free of miscommunication (except maybe before they get together but that’s more them making their own assumptions rather than specific miscommunication) and unnecessary drama (no third act break-ups here). It was really great to see them overcome some past trauma and heal together. I also loved their dog Daisy

I will admit, though, I was hoping for something a little angstier and with a slower burn. This is fully on me and my reading mood, but this book is marketed as a slow burn and I personally didn’t find it was (but, like spice, this is a very individual threshold so don’t take my word for it). I also didn’t love ‘songbird’ and just generally prefer more traditional terms of endearment (these days I feel that authors are always striving for these unique nicknames and the effectiveness is very hit or miss).




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