Cousens does slice of life romantic writing well. She constantly reminds readers that our elders lived multifaceted and complicated lives before we weCousens does slice of life romantic writing well. She constantly reminds readers that our elders lived multifaceted and complicated lives before we were born. It’s refreshing to see elderly characters like these that go deeper than surface level in a romance novel....more
For the romance between Paul and the grandmother to be so important, it got wrapped up so quickly. The build up in this book didn’t measure up to confFor the romance between Paul and the grandmother to be so important, it got wrapped up so quickly. The build up in this book didn’t measure up to conflict and anticipation or effort that the author wrote into the scene....more
Everything I've learned about Mormons this year, I've learned against my will. Everything I've learned about Mormons this year, I've learned against my will. ...more
Cinematic! I could see this working as a movie or tv show as is.
Based on the drama of book, I can’t tell if this was a romance square or triangle or Cinematic! I could see this working as a movie or tv show as is.
Based on the drama of book, I can’t tell if this was a romance square or triangle or rhombus. With the multiverse in play, so many versions of characters� love stories and feelings overlapped. And surprisingly enough, I didn’t even find that to be cheesy or weird.
(view spoiler)[I’m still rooting for the Nick Nick and Carolie romance since he seemed to actually love her in World 375. (hide spoiler)]The ending was perfect too. I didn’t think was too convoluted and it shows each characters� strengths without making the ending feel too cheap or outrageous....more
Such good banter between the main characters! I laughed out loud multiple time reading this book. I'm also happy the female MC's weight wasn't the maiSuch good banter between the main characters! I laughed out loud multiple time reading this book. I'm also happy the female MC's weight wasn't the main focus oof this book or used as a punch line. I'm definitely reading the next books in the series!...more
This book had some laugh out loud funny bits. I appreciated the slow burn aspect of the romance and how it presented the idea that everyone has a reasThis book had some laugh out loud funny bits. I appreciated the slow burn aspect of the romance and how it presented the idea that everyone has a reason for why they act like they do. What’s more, Cousens continues to show in her writing that everyone deserves compassion and friendship a they try to find their way in this world....more
Everything was good, but the Adonis storyline took an unnecessary turn. (view spoiler)[Having Flo experience sexual traumTrigger Warning: Sexual Abuse
Everything was good, but the Adonis storyline took an unnecessary turn. (view spoiler)[Having Flo experience sexual trauma conn top of constantly mentioning that she was recovering from a mental breakdown was a weird choice. If Williams had utilized this event as anything other than a way to bring Flor and Jamie together, instead oof just having Adonis be mentioned in passing as he preyed on another woman, I would feel differently. But, alas, that traumatic event was brushed off and another woman was setup to be taken advantage of by a predator. (hide spoiler)] Besides this, the book was okay....more
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