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Not Happy Campers by Ash Keller

kaitlyndeluise's review

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funny lighthearted relaxing fast-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

3.0

el_tayo's review

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4.0

I found this novella to be very well done. I always go on a soapbox spiel when I find a successful novella because more often than not they're poorly done. Either they squeeze too much story into a very rushed and frantic package, or they don't group the story well enough to feel like it has a beginning middle and end.

Not Happy Campers, while not the absolute best novella I've ever read, was a tidy story that still packed a bit of feel under the hood. Lainey and lance had previously had a run-in after which Lainey lost her waitress job. She's therefore not the biggest fan of him when they meet again and he needs her to pose as a fiancé for his job.

I thought Keller did a nice job of fleshing out both Lance and Lainey and making their motivations clear. It was such a nice bonus that they also both seemed to have a bit of growth through the story. And the pacing was great.

I'll definitely be back for more.

aevas's review

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

smithmilena1127's review

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funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

diyaxoxox's review

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5.0

Heartwarming, funny, sweet and CHONK WAS THE BEST. Ash Keller the woman you are

chelseab3's review

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2.0

DNF

macie_reads's review

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2.0

Lance is a literary agent who's been given the opportunity of a lifetime; the chance to represent an author who's made a name for himself. There's only one condition to this offer. Lance needs a fiance. Lainey is an artist who is struggling to make ends meet after losing her job at a diner. Whenever the two collide outside of a coffee shop, Lance gets the idea of a lifetime. 

I got this book during one of last year's SYKD. I was excited to read it. That excitement slowly died as I began reading. I found the book incredibly fast-paced. Too fast-paced. The characters didn't have any real chemistry. And, to top it all off, the FMC was so annoying that it was painful. This book did have potential, though. The plot was a cute idea. 

ajkc98's review

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

jess_27489's review

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4.0

I enjoyed that this book is placed in a real world scenario, slightly stretched but still realistic.
another classic grumpy x sunshine, she teaches him how to view the world differently
both don't want to admit their feelings for one another until they can't deny it anymore

a super cute way read again

bonus points for the little doggo!!!

awourms's review

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1.0

boring & predictable

Characters are very surface-level and very predictable. I love camping, so though it had potential. I’m honestly not sure why I finished this book.