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A review by liana
Definite Possibility by Maggie Cummings
2.0
I'm struggling a bit trying to come up with a fitting review for this book. When I picked it up I was expecting a light, slightly soap-opera-y romance; and that I got. However, and despite going into it with almost no expectations, I was still slightly disappointed.
Now, before I go any further, I need to say that I have not read the previous books in the series - I still managed to make sense of the characters and their relationships (in other words, I don't think it's necessary to have read the first two books in order to understand this one). That being said, would having read the first two books have made me enjoy this one more? Maybe... but i don't really care enough to try and find out.
Now that that's out of the way, I have to admit that the characters were quite the disappointment. Again, I have not read the previous books in the series, but if that's them after two books worth of character development... I was right to not read the entire series. I seriously found all of them either underdeveloped, annoying, or a mix of both. I was quite fond of Lexi and Jesse until I found out Lexi used to be Jesse's intern when they started dating which is just a bit weird? They obviously have a great relationship right now, but the beginning of their love story is not really my cup of tea.
As for Sam and Lucy? First of all, I was not feeling it. I just can't understand how and when their feelings for each other developed. Sure, they were attracted to each other from the very beginning, but when did they fall in love? More importantly, why did they fall in love? I honestly couldn't tell you. It was all a bit too-much-sex-not-enough-romance. Despite not being a massive fan of their relationship, I thought Sam was an okay character, and she definitely had her moments. Lucy, I was not a fan of. How is a woman in her thirties so insecure about and conscious of her girlfriend's past love life? Seriously, get a grip. I hate the whole "I want to be the only one to touch you/make you feel this way / your past bothers me" trope SO MUCH. I've been on the receiving end of such behaviour and honestly it. sucks. Especially since Sam is a woman in her late twenties - is she supposed to not have a romantic/sexual past?? I'm so frustrated.
I was, however, quite fond of Sasha, even if she was done dirty. Again, I have not read the previous books, so I don't really know how that plotline played out, but why is the only bisexual character of the book a cheater? I thought we had moved past such stereotypical and harmful depictions. In my opinion, she was the book's most compelling character, but I can't overlook these aspects of her characterization.
Overall, I can't say I particularly enjoyed this book. I certainly liked the sense of community and certain sweet moments between the characters (even if they occurred more often in their platonic than their romantic relationships), but ultimately, it was not the book for me.
Now, before I go any further, I need to say that I have not read the previous books in the series - I still managed to make sense of the characters and their relationships (in other words, I don't think it's necessary to have read the first two books in order to understand this one). That being said, would having read the first two books have made me enjoy this one more? Maybe... but i don't really care enough to try and find out.
Now that that's out of the way, I have to admit that the characters were quite the disappointment. Again, I have not read the previous books in the series, but if that's them after two books worth of character development... I was right to not read the entire series. I seriously found all of them either underdeveloped, annoying, or a mix of both. I was quite fond of Lexi and Jesse until I found out Lexi used to be Jesse's intern when they started dating which is just a bit weird? They obviously have a great relationship right now, but the beginning of their love story is not really my cup of tea.
As for Sam and Lucy? First of all, I was not feeling it. I just can't understand how and when their feelings for each other developed. Sure, they were attracted to each other from the very beginning, but when did they fall in love? More importantly, why did they fall in love? I honestly couldn't tell you. It was all a bit too-much-sex-not-enough-romance. Despite not being a massive fan of their relationship, I thought Sam was an okay character, and she definitely had her moments. Lucy, I was not a fan of. How is a woman in her thirties so insecure about and conscious of her girlfriend's past love life? Seriously, get a grip. I hate the whole "I want to be the only one to touch you/make you feel this way / your past bothers me" trope SO MUCH. I've been on the receiving end of such behaviour and honestly it. sucks. Especially since Sam is a woman in her late twenties - is she supposed to not have a romantic/sexual past?? I'm so frustrated.
I was, however, quite fond of Sasha, even if she was done dirty. Again, I have not read the previous books, so I don't really know how that plotline played out, but why is the only bisexual character of the book a cheater? I thought we had moved past such stereotypical and harmful depictions. In my opinion, she was the book's most compelling character, but I can't overlook these aspects of her characterization.
Overall, I can't say I particularly enjoyed this book. I certainly liked the sense of community and certain sweet moments between the characters (even if they occurred more often in their platonic than their romantic relationships), but ultimately, it was not the book for me.