ohthatmomglow's Reviews (850)

Two grandparents try to set up their grandchildren. Its a very short novella, but it is well done. I know enough about each of the characters to have enjoyed and respected their journeys. I enjoyed the read and would love to know more about their grandparents.

I was in a book slump and a grumpy mood and unfortunately, this book didn't fix either. It was nice to use as an escape for a while but I didn't retain much from this book. It was good enough to just be mild and fit into the crap day I was having, and for that I am appreciative. Pippa Grant writes sassy dialogue and steamy scenes, so her books seem to be a good go-to if you're in the mood for either -- or even just regular escapism.

I feel as if I never had a clue what was going to happen next in this book. Their adventure was so bizarre, but somehow I didn't realize it until I had finished reading. It was unexpected in the best way. How did I never stop to think about how strange it was that all of a sudden there's a bunch of nuns in the middle of a dirty book? Because I was hooked and loving these characters, that's why! Pippa Grant writes characters that are funny and quippy and ridiculous in the best way. I'm not getting any soul-crushing life lessons or emotional journeys from this series, but I am having a crapload of fun.

Eloise pushes everyone away and acts weird and angry all the time, but deep inside she's a squishy marshmallow and I love her. The main characters in this book break the fourth wall and speak directly to us, the reader, and it made me so freaking giddy. This is my favorite in Pippa Grant's Girl Band Series and I will absolutely be reading more from her. It is fun, mysterious, a bit reflective/emotional, and quippy as hell. All of Eloise's comments and asides are sheer odd perfection.

This is not the lighthearted romance that I normally gravitate towards. It has so much depth and darkness and pain within the pages. It is a great story, with wonderfully formed characters that you fall in love with (Audrey is the coolest kid!) but be sure to check all the content warnings before signing up to read this one. I'm really glad that I read this book, and I would love to read the books the characters within the pages have written. I am intrigued! The only con of the book was that I wasn't in the best space mentally for this book. I may need to do a re-read someday in the future.

Oooofda. I don't even know how to put into words how this book made me feel. Jake is sweet and nerdy (my favorite book boyfriend type) and I'm borderline obsessed with him. And then there's Naya. My heart and soul could just feel all of her pain and struggles throughout the book. She is such a wonderful character who learns to see her true strength and realize her worth. I've had some of the conversations found within these pages, and the realness for how Denise Williams wrote them struck a chord deep within. Women are beautiful and strong, and Denise shows us that with her novels. We are not our traumas, but our experiences may shape how we act. We all just need a support system to help us turn our volume back up. <3

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The characters are well-developed and I'm aching to read more stories from Bright Falls. I hope that Astrid, Iris, and Josh each get their own books! I loved the journey that Josh and Claire go on as co-parents and how it doesn't distract from the main story at all. It shows Claire's growth and how she is who she is. I truly appreciated it. Also, I am in love with Delilah. I need her to be my very best friend, please and thank you. Also, she's GORGEOUS on that cover -- hot damn!

I was not ready for this book to be over! I want more! The slow burn was excellent and I was rooting for the characters so freaking hard. My heart was all aflutter and I can't accurately form words about the book right now. I just loved it!

This book is CHARMING. I am basically obsessed with You've Got Mail retellings, so I was pretty certain this would be a win already. Then you add in a publishing house a la The Proposal!? WHAT!?!? Am I dreaming!? This book is free of any on page intimacy, but I honestly didn't miss it in this book. Sometimes a chaste courtship can be real boring to me, but this was full of enough plot to keep me entertained.

There were parts of the book that had me laughing out loud even though it occasionally deals with tough subjects. However, the book was largely forgettable for me. I'm writing this review a day after finishing reading and I can't really remember specifics to it or how it made me feel. I never deeply connected with the book or its characters. I do remember appreciating the mental health talk. I love that books and authors continue to dive into this topic!