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A review by ruthlessly
Beginner's Luck by Kate Clayborn
4.0
I borrowed this from the library on a whim, because I kept borrowing books that I would read 10 - 20% of, hate, and then return in frustration. I liked this cover (yes I did deliberately go and select this one), I remember seeing good reviews for other books of the author, and it just so happened that the first book was able to be borrowed instantly so I thought eh why not! What's the worst that can happen! I read 10 - 20% and return it because it's shite and I've got better things to do?
Except I def didn't do that! I really enjoyed this. What I loved the most about it, I think, were the characters, who were literally all great? There's a pretty big cast of characters in here, which is actually one of my favourite things in books: a great supporting cast, who add texture and feeling to something that could be closed in. Also, a lot of this book is very explicitly about families, born and chosen, and I looove that as a central idea as well. It's one of my favourites and I thought it was really nicely dealt with here.
The central relationship between the two main characters was pretty great too. I frigging loved Kit!!! She's so smart and funny and also direct. She's sharp and both very willing to open up, while often being blunt and distant and very stubborn. I loved her a lot and I wanted her to get everything she wanted, which was good for me because it happened!!! Also I loved big doofus Ben. The third act complication was not my favourite, but also I got emosh at some parts and also I was so happy with the ending so I will give it a slide.
I did not cry four times, but I think I will give this 4 stars even though it's more like that nebulous 3.75 territory.
Except I def didn't do that! I really enjoyed this. What I loved the most about it, I think, were the characters, who were literally all great? There's a pretty big cast of characters in here, which is actually one of my favourite things in books: a great supporting cast, who add texture and feeling to something that could be closed in. Also, a lot of this book is very explicitly about families, born and chosen, and I looove that as a central idea as well. It's one of my favourites and I thought it was really nicely dealt with here.
The central relationship between the two main characters was pretty great too. I frigging loved Kit!!! She's so smart and funny and also direct. She's sharp and both very willing to open up, while often being blunt and distant and very stubborn. I loved her a lot and I wanted her to get everything she wanted, which was good for me because it happened!!! Also I loved big doofus Ben. The third act complication was not my favourite, but also I got emosh at some parts and also I was so happy with the ending so I will give it a slide.
I did not cry four times, but I think I will give this 4 stars even though it's more like that nebulous 3.75 territory.