It Should Have Been Us
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I am such a fangirl for Anna B. Doe's sports romances but small town romance may just be her calling!
I am a huge fan of this author's writing style. It is so welcoming and I feel so comfortable in her words. The plot of this book was intriguing and it kept me interested the entire time despite not connecting with the main characters. The world-building was truly incredible. This is small town romance at its finest.
The characters in this book were well-written and had a lot of growth but I didn't feel very connected to the main characters. I honestly think that I cared more about the side characters than I did the main characters. This is totally a "me" thing though. There was absolutely nothing wrong with these characters and I enjoyed them well enough. This book had very distinct characters and they are all woven into the story beautifully. I loved the family and friendships in this book. This small town is a close-knit community and it comes across so organically in the story.
Since I didn't feel a strong pull with the two main characters, I also didn't have strong feelings about the romance. Their second-chance romance uses the miscommunication trope which isn't really my cup of tea. I find it aggravating. That aside, their romance was genuine and there was definitely tension that could be felt acutely. It was clear that the two of them were still hung up on each other all these years later.
Overall, this was an entertaining second-chance romance that I enjoyed but wasn't my favorite from this author. If you love hero athletes, small town charm, and incredible side characters that bring the world to life then this book will probably be a good match for you.
I am such a fangirl for Anna B. Doe's sports romances but small town romance may just be her calling!
I am a huge fan of this author's writing style. It is so welcoming and I feel so comfortable in her words. The plot of this book was intriguing and it kept me interested the entire time despite not connecting with the main characters. The world-building was truly incredible. This is small town romance at its finest.
The characters in this book were well-written and had a lot of growth but I didn't feel very connected to the main characters. I honestly think that I cared more about the side characters than I did the main characters. This is totally a "me" thing though. There was absolutely nothing wrong with these characters and I enjoyed them well enough. This book had very distinct characters and they are all woven into the story beautifully. I loved the family and friendships in this book. This small town is a close-knit community and it comes across so organically in the story.
Since I didn't feel a strong pull with the two main characters, I also didn't have strong feelings about the romance. Their second-chance romance uses the miscommunication trope which isn't really my cup of tea. I find it aggravating. That aside, their romance was genuine and there was definitely tension that could be felt acutely. It was clear that the two of them were still hung up on each other all these years later.
Overall, this was an entertaining second-chance romance that I enjoyed but wasn't my favorite from this author. If you love hero athletes, small town charm, and incredible side characters that bring the world to life then this book will probably be a good match for you.