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A review by quinn_0611
Falling for Max by Shannon Stacey
3.0
Review originally posted on Quinn's Book Nook
So far, this year has been all about adult romance novels for me. I’m still reading young adult and middle-grade books of various genres, but I’m just so enjoying reading these adult romances. I even picked up quite a few while I was at BEA, including Falling for Max by Shannon Stacey, the ninth book in the Kowalski Family series. I wanted to love Falling for Max, and although I liked it, I felt like something was missing.
Tori works part-time at the Whitford diner, and is also a book cover designer that she does from home. She’s very social, and a very nice person, but she is also determined to not get married after witnessing the destruction of her parents’ marriage a few years ago. Max is extremely introverted, and he can be very awkward in social situations. Max decides he wants to get married, and Tori offers to help Max be more comfortable going on dates. And . . . you can guess what happens next.
Both main characters, Tori and Max, were really interesting and likable characters, but even so, I found this story a little bland. I did find Max to be a more interesting character than Tori. He’s kind of quirky, and he has a odd career, and I could relate to his social awkwardness to a point. Tori was a fleshed out character, but I just didn’t find her as interesting.
As much as I liked Tori and Max, and wanted them to get together, I just found this story a little dry. I think there was a bit more telling, and less showing, especially the first half of the book. It was never difficult to put the book down. It’s not terrible at all, but it wasn’t particularly compelling, either.
However, Max reminded me a lot of Don from The Rosie Project, and although they definitely aren’t the same character, and they each have their own, different, issues, but there were definitely similarities. So, although I wasn’t madly in love with Falling for Max, it was a fun and enjoyable read. Not one that will stick in my memory, but I’m glad I spent the time reading it.
So far, this year has been all about adult romance novels for me. I’m still reading young adult and middle-grade books of various genres, but I’m just so enjoying reading these adult romances. I even picked up quite a few while I was at BEA, including Falling for Max by Shannon Stacey, the ninth book in the Kowalski Family series. I wanted to love Falling for Max, and although I liked it, I felt like something was missing.
Tori works part-time at the Whitford diner, and is also a book cover designer that she does from home. She’s very social, and a very nice person, but she is also determined to not get married after witnessing the destruction of her parents’ marriage a few years ago. Max is extremely introverted, and he can be very awkward in social situations. Max decides he wants to get married, and Tori offers to help Max be more comfortable going on dates. And . . . you can guess what happens next.
Both main characters, Tori and Max, were really interesting and likable characters, but even so, I found this story a little bland. I did find Max to be a more interesting character than Tori. He’s kind of quirky, and he has a odd career, and I could relate to his social awkwardness to a point. Tori was a fleshed out character, but I just didn’t find her as interesting.
As much as I liked Tori and Max, and wanted them to get together, I just found this story a little dry. I think there was a bit more telling, and less showing, especially the first half of the book. It was never difficult to put the book down. It’s not terrible at all, but it wasn’t particularly compelling, either.
However, Max reminded me a lot of Don from The Rosie Project, and although they definitely aren’t the same character, and they each have their own, different, issues, but there were definitely similarities. So, although I wasn’t madly in love with Falling for Max, it was a fun and enjoyable read. Not one that will stick in my memory, but I’m glad I spent the time reading it.