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A review by givemaribooks
When in Rome by Sarah Adams
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Although I am not usually the biggest fan of celebrity and non-celebrity romance, this book did it perfectly. I really enjoyed this book. It was the perfect fluffy, low-angst read I was looking for at that moment. I loved the small town vibes, and all the side characters. Amelia was the perfect amount of sunshine, and Noah the perfect amount of grump. Who doesn't love a man who loves books, has a special reading chair, makes perfect pancakes, and owns a pie shop? I mean the man has a cozy home and buys flowers every day from his sister's shop.
The relationship was super slow burn, but the sexual tension was perfect. I don't often read close door romances, but it worked for me in this book even though I did not know it was going to be closed door. I also liked that there wasn't a third act break-up. Considering how long we waited for these two to get together, a third act break-up would've been overkill.
My one critique is about the diet comments Amalia makes, and how she can't eat what she wants. I know she is in the public eye and was pressured by her manager to be on a diet all the time, but I wish there had been more push back on those comments, especially after she realized how bad her manager was.
I received an ebook arc for this book, but I ended up listening to the audiobook after it was released. The audiobooks narrators did a fantastic job.
The relationship was super slow burn, but the sexual tension was perfect. I don't often read close door romances, but it worked for me in this book even though I did not know it was going to be closed door. I also liked that there wasn't a third act break-up. Considering how long we waited for these two to get together, a third act break-up would've been overkill.
My one critique is about the diet comments Amalia makes, and how she can't eat what she wants. I know she is in the public eye and was pressured by her manager to be on a diet all the time, but I wish there had been more push back on those comments, especially after she realized how bad her manager was.
I received an ebook arc for this book, but I ended up listening to the audiobook after it was released. The audiobooks narrators did a fantastic job.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia