A review by chaptersofchase
On Location by Sarah Echavarre Smith

funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

On Location πŸ“Έ
Thank you, Berkley Publishing, for the gifted copy of this book {partner}

Genre: Romance
Trope: Enemies to Lovers/Workplace Romance
Format: 🎧
Audiobook Narration: β˜†β˜†β˜†.5
Pub Date:
Star Rating: β˜†β˜†β˜†

I usually enjoy Sarah Echavarre-Smith's books, but this was not my cup of tea.

For starters, the miscommunication trope was so strong right from the start. There wasn't a third-act break-up because of miscommunication - it was just prevalent from the beginning. Oh, and yes, there was a third-act break-up, too. I couldn't understand why Alia constantly treated Drew the way she did; she was either hot or cold with him, and there was no in-between. At times, the chemistry between them was off the charts, and then it was non-existent in the next scene. I wanted more depth from them as individual people and as a couple.

Some very steamy scenes are sprinkled throughout the book, and while a bit of πŸ”₯ doesn't bother me, a few of these pages left me cringing.

1️⃣ One sleeping bag
πŸ™…πŸ½β€β™€οΈ Miscommunication
πŸŽ₯ TV Nature Documentary
πŸ“‰ Lacked character depth

If you're looking for a Sarah Echavarre-Smith book to read, I recommend Simmer Down. It's full of spice (both in the bedroom and the kitchen πŸ˜‰).



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