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smadams's review
3.0
2.5 stars. I love second chance romance trope, and I really thought I would love this novel but it was simply not for me. I found the leads to be somewhat superficial, Ransom especially. They didn't have that spark, that pizzazz. They had a history, but it was very tell, not show. Like the Shanghai flight that was hyped up so much and ended up being...she rested her head on his shoulder and he considered asking him out? Nah, I'll need more than that.
The supporting characters were also blah. I kept waiting for Sasha-Kate to be something more, and instead she was just a punchingbag set up to be Liv's foil. Bre and Ford were very stereotypical best friend characters. Not to mention, I couldn't stand the faux "news" articles between each chapter, which were tedious and oddly written. And why do they live in a parallel universe where are the social media is Flitter bird and Snapaday?? Why not just use Twitter and Snapchat/Instagram???
This review makes it sound like I really hated the book. That's not true; in the end, it was just fine. That's it.
The supporting characters were also blah. I kept waiting for Sasha-Kate to be something more, and instead she was just a punchingbag set up to be Liv's foil. Bre and Ford were very stereotypical best friend characters. Not to mention, I couldn't stand the faux "news" articles between each chapter, which were tedious and oddly written. And why do they live in a parallel universe where are the social media is Flitter bird and Snapaday?? Why not just use Twitter and Snapchat/Instagram???
This review makes it sound like I really hated the book. That's not true; in the end, it was just fine. That's it.
raynenevaeh_529's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Meh
linzmarie89's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ce_gunning12's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
lgib0704's review
5.0
The Reunion by Kayla Olson is story about a cast of movie stars who reunite more than a decade later to film a short reunion for their fan base. It touches upon friendship, love, family pressures, and life challenges, such as grief and loss, while making career decisions if producers green light a full return of the show: stay or move on.
Initially, I was worried this book was going to read too much as YA (Young Adult), but I absolutely loved it and fell in love with the main characters, Liv and Ransom! It reminded me of the show Gossip Girl, in regards to the social media influence and catty jealousy, intertwined with romance. Loved how some chapters were read as blog columns about the cast. My absolute favorite quotes are relatable to the news we see today on social media about celebrities: “everyone has an opinion about what I should or should not do with my life” and “no one cares about truths, only headlines.” Reading these blogs as chapters mixed in is also what made this a unique read for me as I’ve never come across something like this before. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a very light, witty, and romantic read.
Initially, I was worried this book was going to read too much as YA (Young Adult), but I absolutely loved it and fell in love with the main characters, Liv and Ransom! It reminded me of the show Gossip Girl, in regards to the social media influence and catty jealousy, intertwined with romance. Loved how some chapters were read as blog columns about the cast. My absolute favorite quotes are relatable to the news we see today on social media about celebrities: “everyone has an opinion about what I should or should not do with my life” and “no one cares about truths, only headlines.” Reading these blogs as chapters mixed in is also what made this a unique read for me as I’ve never come across something like this before. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a very light, witty, and romantic read.
chezzerkc's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0