I feel like an idiot. How many times have I yelled at the main character in my books to just talk to their love interest. But that’s the thing about real life, not everything can go as smoothly.
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In a nutshell
Yara and Xander are writers on a hit TV show who “hate” each other – she’s all heart and romance, he’s logic and drama. When they’re forced to co-write the season finale, an episode that needs exactly both, sparks (and daggers) fly. The question is whether they can put their differences aside long enough to create magic… on screen and maybe off it too.
Book Club Notes
I’m not going to lie – when I saw the sticker on the back, “BookTok made me do it”, and noticed how thin and small it was, with larger and generously spaced font, I immediately discounted it. It screamed typical romcom. Questionable writing.
And yes, it is your typical romcom. The writing isn’t nearly Abraham Verghese level.
But what genuinely surprised me was how evocative it was. Not brilliant – but immersive. Lamia Zain has a way of pulling you into a scene and making you feel what the characters are feeling. I also appreciated that she built the romance through story, not shock value. No heavy-handed, sex-sells shortcuts.
I read it on a flight with no onboard entertainment and was completely engaged for three hours straight.
It’s the perfect airplane / beach / holiday read.
Read If
You want an easy, engaging romcom that pulls you in fast and keeps you happily occupied for a few hours.
Rating
Writing – 5/10
Character Development – 8/10
Plot Twist – 0/10
Shareability – 6/10
The Nitty Gritty
Published by: Corvus, distributed by Jonathon Ball
ISBN: 9 781805 464976
Pages: 209
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A note on our book ratings
Storyline: How good is the storyline? Is it believable and complex or does it make you shake your head in its ridiculousness?
Writing: How well written is the book? Do you find yourself wowed by the writing or unimpressed?
Character Development: Do the characters evolve and grow through the book and are they multi-dimensional?
Plot Twist: Were you able to predict the end, or did the author give you some surprises along the way to keep you on your toes?
Shareability: How likely are you to share the book?
