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A review by sapphic_in_the_stacks
Once Ghosted, Twice Shy by Alyssa Cole
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Likotsi, advisor to the prince, is back in New York City trying to forget the woman who made her fall a little bit in love after the first date. Fabiola and Likotsi had a whirlwind romance the last time Likotsi was in NYC, which ended with Fab breaking things off suddenly and ghosting her. Now, on her first day off in months, Likotsi is looking to forget Fab and explore NYC, when she runs into Fab unexpectedly on the train.
For a short romance novella, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. There were some moments where the phrasing was distractingly redundant such as "the carved wooden coffee table of wood", which brought me out of the flow of the story. Other than some of the phrasing, I found the novella easy to read and generally fun. The characters were interesting and the plot was fairly simple, while still being engaging and entertaining.
For a short romance novella, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. There were some moments where the phrasing was distractingly redundant such as "the carved wooden coffee table of wood", which brought me out of the flow of the story. Other than some of the phrasing, I found the novella easy to read and generally fun. The characters were interesting and the plot was fairly simple, while still being engaging and entertaining.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content