raindrops333's Reviews (1.96k)

Second Act

Kimberly Page

5.0

emotional lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

1/5 🌶️

Tropes
- second chance
- friends to lovers
- workplace romance
- Hollywood

My Thoughts
This was a quick read centered on a merger of a talent agency and two former high school friends getting a second chance at love. It is not too deep, just light enough to pass the time. Not all books need to be profound and complicated. The side characters deserve their own book. They make the book better. This is one of the few romance books without a third act breakup.

Triggers
Misogyny
Layoffs

Spice
It is rather vanilla compared to other books I have read.

Special Notes
Has a playlist. Author has indicated the story is partly based on her sister’s second chance love story. For a debut book, it is well developed. I am looking forward to reading more books from this author.

Received ARC, opinions are my own.

Content Warnings

Love Me

Caroline Masci

5.0

adventurous emotional 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

The Christmas Tree Farm

Laurie Gilmore

5.0

emotional reflective relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

4🌶️

This book felt like a warm blanket in the cold I loved how the MMC melted the FMC cold heart. I highly recommend it. It has just the perfect amount of spice to offer context to the story. Great beginning of holiday season reads.