marianafo

It took me a long time to read this book. I've had it in my shelf for years and could bring myself read it as I first bought it, so I had to force myself to do it now. I didn't like the first half of the book. I felt like there was nothing going on, the characters were flat and there was no emotion. However, this changed a little once I got to the middle of the book. I became slightly more interested in what was going on, but quickly figured out where it was leading (yes, I figured out the whole shenanigans early on) and still thought it was dull and lacked action/emotion. All in all, this book was a no for me. Even though I liked the metaphors and the plot had potential, it could have bee told in a much interesting way and less pages.

The story and writing feels very mature and calming in a way, even though I don't usually like 3rd person, this isn't as bad. I do feel like, from a PR stand point, the way they are going at this contract is very much reckless. They should've never done the interview without training. There should've been a clause saying they cannot “break-up” for a few months after going public. As much as a successful story can make the company, an unsuccessful one can break it. Buuuut I completely fell in love with Jess, River, Juno, Fizzy, Nana Jo and Pops. All of their relationships were amazing in their own way. River is the ultimate book boyfriend.

The story was cute and the characters weren't bad. I just thought there was room for more character development and to dive in deeper into the plot. Some of the topics were brushed too quickly and it made the story feel too abrupt at times. 

Lacked character and plot development. Felt too dull. I liked the word that the author introduced, but I wasn't particularly crazy about this particular couple/story.

2.5/5