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korry_tza 's review for:
Happenstance
by Tessa Bailey
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I have mixed feelings about this one. I enjoyed reading it but it just was not as strong as the previous books I have read from Tessa.
The book is written as a love story between a man and a woman, except the man is divided. As if one person is split into 3 personas and their only difference is their profession. It was a bit bland. I am on insta-buy with Tessa's books and I wanted to love this one, but it wasn't quite right. It didn't feel natural and I couldn't find the connection between them, other than there is something in the air, but I don't think it is love...
Tobias is a jerk with a secret wish to just be normal but he doesn't know how so he's digging a hole every time he speaks.
Banks is a smart play guy that transforms his intelligence from the field and the team play and brings in the action.
And Gabe... he is just a pure soul, so naive but with a great heart.
Elise is just a mystery of how she is so sizable to the guys. It has to be her appearance since I don't see anything from her breathtaking character.
The most growth in a character I see in Tobias. The other ones are just taking the wave and not doing a lot for development for them as a character. I guess they did get a happy ending and did grow as a whole group but it still feels off.
When they have their first gathering as a tram fam (it's worrisome how easily it sticks to your mind) is the point that you don't care how they started this but how they will end it...
There is some mystery going on, a dose of fear not to get caught, and a need to be protected and comforted, which is the right moment for three men that you want to come by.
I have to say that Tessa is best at representing that connection between two characters and she did just that with Elise and Tobias. A man that needs a fresh start and a person who will make him feel whole again. I understand that this is her first "why chose" and if she keeps writing them, surely will get better and better, but she stays a queen in one on one dynamic between characters.
Overall, not much character development, the plot was just barely there. It touched everything a story should have but it just didn't have time to breathe and grow in an excellent novel. It started quickly. The insta love part was a down for me. But three chapters in and the first "serious" conversation between Tobias, Barns, and Gabe made me laugh so hard that I had no question whether I would enjoy this book or not. This book was not meant to be read seriously :) Just have some fun with all the weird, awkward, and funny situations.
The book is written as a love story between a man and a woman, except the man is divided. As if one person is split into 3 personas and their only difference is their profession. It was a bit bland. I am on insta-buy with Tessa's books and I wanted to love this one, but it wasn't quite right. It didn't feel natural and I couldn't find the connection between them, other than there is something in the air, but I don't think it is love...
Tobias is a jerk with a secret wish to just be normal but he doesn't know how so he's digging a hole every time he speaks.
Banks is a smart play guy that transforms his intelligence from the field and the team play and brings in the action.
And Gabe... he is just a pure soul, so naive but with a great heart.
Elise is just a mystery of how she is so sizable to the guys. It has to be her appearance since I don't see anything from her breathtaking character.
The most growth in a character I see in Tobias. The other ones are just taking the wave and not doing a lot for development for them as a character. I guess they did get a happy ending and did grow as a whole group but it still feels off.
When they have their first gathering as a tram fam (it's worrisome how easily it sticks to your mind) is the point that you don't care how they started this but how they will end it...
There is some mystery going on, a dose of fear not to get caught, and a need to be protected and comforted, which is the right moment for three men that you want to come by.
I have to say that Tessa is best at representing that connection between two characters and she did just that with Elise and Tobias. A man that needs a fresh start and a person who will make him feel whole again. I understand that this is her first "why chose" and if she keeps writing them, surely will get better and better, but she stays a queen in one on one dynamic between characters.
Overall, not much character development, the plot was just barely there. It touched everything a story should have but it just didn't have time to breathe and grow in an excellent novel. It started quickly. The insta love part was a down for me. But three chapters in and the first "serious" conversation between Tobias, Barns, and Gabe made me laugh so hard that I had no question whether I would enjoy this book or not. This book was not meant to be read seriously :) Just have some fun with all the weird, awkward, and funny situations.