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A review by sarahlreadseverything
Providence by Jamie McGuire
1.0
Unfortunately, I really, really didn't enjoy Providence. Although there was nothing wrong with the writing, the story was problematic. The love triangle was particularly problematic, with both of the male love interests showing little regard for the female love interests wishes - Ryan in particular, spends a vast majority of the book effectively trying to force himself on Nina, mentally if not physically. Jared is unfortunately little better in this regard. Generally the lack of agency Nina has throughout the whole of the novel just made me slightly sick feeling.
These factors are in themselves pretty much unforgivable, but are combined with a complete and utter lack of plot. Foreshadowing of plot is not enough. The actual story, which the main characters spend much of the novel discussing as something that "might eventually happen, but we really shouldn't worry about it that much" kicked in at 91% according to my Kindle. Before that, the whole thing is just a muddly mess of instalove (x2), couples fighting over nothing, emotional drama and pretend conflict. I haven't even read Twilight, and it still felt like Twilight fanfiction.
If this wasn't a book club pick, I definitely would have given up on it. As it is, I'm glad I didn't take the kindle trilogy bundle deal up, because I won't be returning to find out what happens to these characters.
These factors are in themselves pretty much unforgivable, but are combined with a complete and utter lack of plot. Foreshadowing of plot is not enough. The actual story, which the main characters spend much of the novel discussing as something that "might eventually happen, but we really shouldn't worry about it that much" kicked in at 91% according to my Kindle. Before that, the whole thing is just a muddly mess of instalove (x2), couples fighting over nothing, emotional drama and pretend conflict. I haven't even read Twilight, and it still felt like Twilight fanfiction.
If this wasn't a book club pick, I definitely would have given up on it. As it is, I'm glad I didn't take the kindle trilogy bundle deal up, because I won't be returning to find out what happens to these characters.