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A review by annebronte
The Boyfriend Subscription by Steven Salvatore
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
2.75
A relatively fun, quick read. It's been years since I've seen 'Pretty Woman', so I can't speak much to any comparisons between the two. But that didn't take anything away from the book for me, and I think the book more or less stands on its own--some things might have more mileage, though, if you're more familiar with the movie. For me it was just not long enough for the amount of plot and emotions that get thrown at us. I did appreciate the strong pro-sex work stance this book has.
But it just ricocheted too much for me--the book itself is, for the most part, briskly written. It felt like we didn't linger long enough, anywhere. That made it harder for me to get attached to the characters, or get invested in the conflicts--I just wanted the book to slow down.
But it was still a nice read for a quiet afternoon or two, it just didn't work for me. But I do get the feeling, especially considering that the joy the author had while writing this absolutely leaps off the page, that this book will find its intended audience in no time.
My thanks to NetGalley for the arc.
But it just ricocheted too much for me--the book itself is, for the most part, briskly written. It felt like we didn't linger long enough, anywhere. That made it harder for me to get attached to the characters, or get invested in the conflicts--I just wanted the book to slow down.
But it was still a nice read for a quiet afternoon or two, it just didn't work for me. But I do get the feeling, especially considering that the joy the author had while writing this absolutely leaps off the page, that this book will find its intended audience in no time.
My thanks to NetGalley for the arc.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault