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emotional hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced eARC for an honest review. 

Overall, I liked the book. It was a quick read and I love the connection to North Carolina. Thought Wyatt and Piper’s story was engaging for the most part. I do wonder how this would have read if there was a dual point of view. I resonated with Wyatt, mostly because of his tough background, so I think I liked his character a little more than Piper. I found Piper to be a little annoying and at times, she lacked taking accountability for her actions and miscommunication when handling her relationship with Wyatt. 

In the end, this was a cute HEA and If recommend to anyone wanting a cute romance to read. 

Also, while reading, picture Liam Helmsworth as Wyatt. It helps!
emotional funny medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book reads like a movie and I loved it from start to finish. Josh and Ari were both likable and dynamic characters with their own sh*t that convoluted their enemies to friends to lovers to enemies back to lovers story. I actually enjoyed the realistic details that basically described what dating in this day and time is like. From someone who desperately wants to be attached to someone who is running away from commitment by falling into the beds of practically anyone, Josh and Ari’s story was an emotional rollercoaster from the first “f*ck you” to the final “it was always you” at the end. 
funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this advanced eARC for an honest review. 

This was an unexpected and cute read. The story wasn’t too complicated given it was set in a supernatural meets modern world and the characters weee lovable. The banter was great and overall, the writing was full of wit and charm. 
emotional sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous funny medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
challenging dark emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

At first, I was sad for Phoebe. Really f*cking sad. 

But then, I was proud of Phoebe. Really f*cking proud.

This book could have gone a different direction and honestly, I didn’t know what to expect, especially after Phoebe reveals to Lila why she’s really at the Cornwall, but I’m glad it landed the way it did. 

I found myself rooting for Phoebe throughout this, and mostly for her humanity. I found it incredibly moving to an extent how so many strangers from the Wedding People, as she called them, revealed so much of their life and secrets to Phoebe, this woman who literally saw no value in her own life at the start of the book. As the book progressed, Phoebe’s own sense of humanity and mortality becomes sharper and so does her will to live…and love for that matter, both romantically and for herself. 

A great read.