A review by paxyshia
Holidate by Monica Murphy
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
a 3 overall! story was cute but i wish i loved the characters more. y’all already know i loooove me some teddy hamilton when listening to audiobooks tho!! he’s one of my absolute faves when listening to romance novels and he delievered as always!
the pacing of the story was fun but i just wasn’t as engaged. it seems like monica murphy write similar tropes and it’s been 3 in a row now. i just want a little more diversity. her books are so easy to read though so i’m gonna happily dive into the next one!
i think what really sat with me most is that candice didn’t have more development. she seemed insecure and nervous and i would’ve loved more development in her character facing that straight on. she deserved that! i know charlie was a grump but i also would’ve loved more i sight on his melty insides for candice. it just all seemed too quick and not as pleasing. they were easily lovable characters but it felt a little surface level.
the pacing of the story was fun but i just wasn’t as engaged. it seems like monica murphy write similar tropes and it’s been 3 in a row now. i just want a little more diversity. her books are so easy to read though so i’m gonna happily dive into the next one!
i think what really sat with me most is that candice didn’t have more development. she seemed insecure and nervous and i would’ve loved more development in her character facing that straight on. she deserved that! i know charlie was a grump but i also would’ve loved more i sight on his melty insides for candice. it just all seemed too quick and not as pleasing. they were easily lovable characters but it felt a little surface level.