Shawna

While I am still into the series and like that I'm getting a little more depth into some side characters, I found this book was a little long and a little repetitive with some storylines.

The second book has been best so far.

I thought about taking a star off each review for how many times a “vulgar gesture” is mentioned. Not the act itself. It is constantly referred to as just a “vulgar gesture” and it annoys the hell out of me.

It is books like this that make me rethink my choice to never read the back of the book. Going in blind every time.

I hated this book. Would have been a DNF has it been any longer.

I found it boring and a terrible story all around. More political then I could have imagined.

I can't explain why. But this series has completely enchanted me.

I was reading and someone tried to talk to me and my response was “silence in my court”.

I have crushes on two characters, and I am completely in love with another. And I have vengeful hate for many others. Bring on book 3.

Well, I don't know how I got into these, but this is the second one in the serious that I have read, this time as an audio book.

It was entertaining, but I don't love it. The “romance” in this one seemed less dark than the previous one I had read in the series, which was better for me.

I also like the concept of retelling fairy tales or Disney stories as something else, and having villains be the heroes, however, the retelling of the Lion King seemed like a bit of a stretch for me.

I rounded up my 3.75 star rating to 4.

I liked some characters more than others, I liked the adventure, I found some of the plot slow and weak however, that said, it was fun enough to keep me engaged and ready to read the next one.

I didn't mind this book, however, there were no real twist for me. I had all the pieces put together fairly early.

That said, it was still an enjoyable read with a more original than some.

Really enjoyable story. Believable conflict, a good helping if spice, and likeable characters.

This is a 2.5 star book at best for me.

I didn't love it. I don't know what was missing but something was.

I liked the characters and enjoyed the book. It was a different storyline than normal and not one you would necessarily see on a Hallmark Christmas movie.

It was set at Christmas time, but wasn't Christmassy. So if you are looking for something really festive, this might not be the pick for you.

This book was not what I wanted.

It was my first Shopaholic book, and I thought that would play a smaller part in the story, but it did not. It was a huge part, and I found the FMC just, intolerable.

She seemed so selfish, even when doing things for others. I tried so hard to like her. But I just could not.

3.5 rounded up to 4.

Friends to lovers at Christmas.

An easy read/listen. Likeable side characters. Dual point of view, which I love. FMC had some parts of her storyline that were overplayed and I didn't love that always being her story/reasoning, I think she could have had more depth. MMC is developed much better.

I wanted to love this book. I really enjoy Maggie's writing and her characters, however, I found this book was too up and down with happiness and conflict.

I think we needed more time when things were building up, instead of new issues arising. It really pulled me out of rooting for the characters.

This book.

Great thriller. Probably worth the hype. Definitely
check trigger warnings. To say some of the topics/
imagery are dark and disturbing is being mild.

I thought it was decently paced. The characters
were flawed in a way that was engaging not
off-putting.

There were some twist that I figured out early and
others that were like... Oh hey there... But not in a..
That's totally unbelievable and doesn't fit red herrin
way.

Would recommend if you can stomach the graphic nature.

3.5 star read for me.

I read it fast. I like the build up and the characters. I loved the enemies to lovers/second chance romance, the main and side characters, and some of the witty banters.

But something about the terms, politics and atmosphere of the world and background didn't really sit as good with me as the characters and dialogue.

I think I have to give this book 5 stars solely for the fact I couldn't wait to read the next chapter. I loved all the characters. And the end I thought would disappoint me, didn't.

I finished this in about 24 hours, and was thinking about it when I wasn't reading it.

I wanted to like this booked more, but it never really got there for me. Although I liked the characters and the idea of it, and love chapters told from the male's point of view, I found it boring. The good parts seemed rushed and the not so good parts seemed drawn out.

I LOVE a hate to love relationship.

The buildup, slowburn and passion simmering just under the surface is one of my favorite romcoms to read, and this one was well done.

I found the characters likable, the story fun, and the drama not too over the top.

It wasn't what I expected, although I am not sure I know exactly what I expected. Basically, when I asked for it for Christmas, I didn't know it was a quote a day book. I love Andy Cohen, he is my absolute favorite, so I appreciate some of his little stories. But I think I wanted more. For what it was. It was good. Good enough, I've read ahead for the whole year. Lol. I could do it at a page a day.

I loved this book. It was everything I wanted it to be for a fall rom com.

I thought the characters were likable and the story was entertaining, which is all I was looking for. I read it in just over a day, and would recommend for anyone looking for a fun, easy read.

I am giving this 2 stars... I don't know what didn't work for me. The story line was what I expected from a rom com, the characters were likeable, I even work in the industry that the lead does, but for some reason, I found this book a chore to get through, which dropped it from a solid three, to a high 2 for me.

Love Actually quality to it. Really enjoyed it.

This book was only okay for me. I found it an easy read, but a little too predictable.

I am sure this was a good book, but I couldn't get through it with the writing style and I had to DNF it.

I gave this 4 stars because it was very informative, although anatomy heavy and I was more looking for a book that discussed cues for various poses.

This book without question deepened my knowledge, but it didn't give me exactly what I was looking for.

I enjoyed the fake dating, best friend's brother theme of this book.

Like book one, got a lot of great side characters, and the main characters were really likeable.

Slow burn with good spice and banter.