idk_indigo's Reviews (723)

Pace-wise, the book definitely ebbed and flowed; I found myself almost bored at times because of how slow it was going. There is no real plot, there's not really a genuine beginning-middle-end with a conflict-resolution storyline, it's just vibes. I typically don't enjoy all vibes-no plot books, however, I did enjoy this. 

The characters were very lovable, and it was definitely very focused on characters, I feel like hearing all of Juliet's internal monologue was really endearing and I loved her a lot! She was a really lovely character, and her little quirks, like her big boobs and her inhaler, came up often and it was lovely to see her grow and shift her perspective while sticking to her values the whole time. 

It was overall a very sweet book! It picked up pace like 1/3 of the way through, and although there wasn't really a plot, it was easy going from there. 

Side note, I think this book would have been a little inappropriate for a genuine YA audience because there is so much weed. 

It dragged on quite a bit in the middle, but past about the 65% mark, it picked up speed. I really loved the conclusion, and I love what their relationship turns into. And although Colin is insufferable at moments, I like his playful/youthful energy. But all the Bridgerton men are a bit obnoxious tbh, I actually think he's one of the better ones, book version at least, from what I've read. Him and Pen joke around a lot with each other, and it's lovely to see Pen's growth as she comes into herself and

comes out as Lady Whistledown

. Also as she becomes a writer and they eventually support each other's dreams, albeit Colin did so reluctantly at first. The 2nd epilogue was quite confusing, I kept thinking that Pen was

pregnant

but she wasn't (?). 

Such an adorable addition to the first book in the series, which I also loved! 

I thought Meredith's character was a little caricature-y, she didn't really have a concrete personality, however, she wasn't a main character so it's understandable. 

Astrid's story was way different from Claire and Delilah's! The pacing was difference and the focus was way more on the main couple. The "coven" as they are called (which is so adorable) were much more side characters than they were in #1, so I definitely think reading these books in order is a must so you can see the friendships in the coven. The first book did a really good job of building those relationships, whereas this book just shows you that yes, they are still friends. 

I loved the interior design aspect of this book, too; hearing about the inn coming together and all its renovations, while a tiny bit confusing, was beautiful. I also think this portion could've taken a chapter from a fantasy book and included sketches! That would have been a very nice touch! I do wish I'd gotten to know Simon and especially Pru a bit more, it would've made Jordan a much more fleshed-out character. In the end she sort of started to feel a bit side-y. 
 
On the whole, this book was lovely and I can't wait to read the third (which is sitting in a newly-arrived Amazon package on my front step as we speak)!!

What a wonderful debut! The writing was a bit clunky ("the other woman" made a few too many cameos) but I loved the character development! I also loved the sister storyline, it made me want to go talk to my family!!

This was a nice read, one I've had on my shelf for quite some time and I'm very glad I finally got around to reading it. I loved the length of it , honestly, it was a nice read for me to spend time on and it was a good book to pick up and put down. I was invested in it, but not to the point where I couldn't put it down, which, honestly I appreciated. 

It did drag at times, and the story itself felt both drawn out and unresolved, especially with

the two girls, Clara and Flo, who we meet at the beginning of the book; I felt their story was especially unresolved

. I also felt there was a bit much going on with the movie within a movie, made from a book, all within a book. It got confusing and seemed just too meta at times which detracted from the story. I almost felt like I didn't care about any of the MC's from this timeline. 

Is it the best book I've ever read? No, but I'm glad I read it! I'd be interested to read more queer/sapphic horror!!