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Love at First
by Kate Clayborn
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Family, community, and dealing with change are big themes in this cute but quirky romance.
The premise of this book pulled me in. I loved the family-like atmosphere of the apartment building and the endearing yet peculiar neighbors. Clayborn created an inviting and charming community that resonated (and I wanted to join!). Sign me up for the next poetry day!
While the family atmosphere won me over, the love story between Nora and Will did not. I liked both characters well enough, and I especially felt for Will and all he had gone through. But the interaction between Will and Nora felt stilted, never dynamic. It never gripped me. And because of that, the love story didn’t feel compelling or genuine. When they finally kissed for the first time, I expected fireworks. Instead it felt lackluster.
Thank you to Kate Clayborn, Kensington Books, and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The premise of this book pulled me in. I loved the family-like atmosphere of the apartment building and the endearing yet peculiar neighbors. Clayborn created an inviting and charming community that resonated (and I wanted to join!). Sign me up for the next poetry day!
While the family atmosphere won me over, the love story between Nora and Will did not. I liked both characters well enough, and I especially felt for Will and all he had gone through. But the interaction between Will and Nora felt stilted, never dynamic. It never gripped me. And because of that, the love story didn’t feel compelling or genuine. When they finally kissed for the first time, I expected fireworks. Instead it felt lackluster.
Thank you to Kate Clayborn, Kensington Books, and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.