Heather
I'm surprised at the amount of negative reviews, because I loved this book! My favorite element may be a drawback for other readers, but I loved that the majority of the conflicts were external, and the protagonists worked together against it. I get so tired of the miscommunication tropes; instead, these characters were refreshing in their openness with each other - discussing all the logical, sensible reasons they shouldn't be together... then falling anyway because they just can't help it. The side characters fit in nicely, and it was entertaining to watch the other couples fall into place, seeing them argue or resist each other, knowing they'll end up together eventually. I personally wanted the primary barrier (engagement) resolved sooner/in a more satisfying way, because there were enough other barriers between the love interests, but it wasn't a major issue for me. It's not a perfect book, but for me, any cons were minor, while the pros were high throughout the story. I felt the chemistry and connection between the main characters, loved the sisterly aspect, and especially appreciated the respect and partnership shown in our first couple of the series. Overall, a beautiful, enjoyable read for me.
I'm surprised at the amount of negative reviews, because I loved this book! My favorite element may be a drawback for other readers, but I loved that the majority of the conflicts were external, and the protagonists worked together against it. I get so tired of the miscommunication tropes; instead, these characters were refreshing in their openness with each other - discussing all the logical, sensible reasons they shouldn't be together... then falling anyway because they just can't help it. The side characters fit in nicely, and it was entertaining to watch the other couples fall into place, seeing them argue or resist each other, knowing they'll end up together eventually. I personally wanted the primary barrier (engagement) resolved sooner/in a more satisfying way, because there were enough other barriers between the love interests, but it wasn't a major issue for me. It's not a perfect book, but for me, any cons were minor, while the pros were high throughout the story. I felt the chemistry and connection between the main characters, loved the sisterly aspect, and especially appreciated the respect and partnership shown in our first couple of the series. Overall, a beautiful, enjoyable read for me.