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I've Seen You Naked and Didn't Laugh
Raine Quinn was a huge disappointment to her haters.
She wasn’t supposed to make it out of Waco, TX.
She wasn't supposed to land even one acting job. And she sure as hell wasn't supposed to fall in love with her best friend.
Will Callahan liked to call himself the younger, hotter Shatner, minus the ham acting and distracting toupee. He loved everything comics, he loved playing the hero of the beloved, defunct space western, AURA and he loved his best damn friend, Raine Quinn.
Raine and Will shot up the Hollyweird ranks together. They became stars, Geek legends and over the years, family. But one night, with the meddling of their dearly departed friend, too many shots and too much time reminiscing, Raine and Will cross a line...and it’s one they can’t jump back over.
She wasn’t supposed to make it out of Waco, TX.
She wasn't supposed to land even one acting job. And she sure as hell wasn't supposed to fall in love with her best friend.
Will Callahan liked to call himself the younger, hotter Shatner, minus the ham acting and distracting toupee. He loved everything comics, he loved playing the hero of the beloved, defunct space western, AURA and he loved his best damn friend, Raine Quinn.
Raine and Will shot up the Hollyweird ranks together. They became stars, Geek legends and over the years, family. But one night, with the meddling of their dearly departed friend, too many shots and too much time reminiscing, Raine and Will cross a line...and it’s one they can’t jump back over.
218 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 15, 2016
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Eden Butler
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Eden Butler is a writer of contemporary, fantasy, and romantic suspense novels and the nine-times great-granddaughter of an honest-to-God English pirate. This could explain her affinity for rule breaking and rum.
When she's not writing or wondering about her possibly Jack Sparrowesque ancestor, Eden patiently waits for her Hogwarts letter, reads, and spends too much time in her garden perfecting her green thumb while waiting for the next New Orleans Saints Super Bowl win.
She is currently living under teenage rule alongside her husband in southeast Louisiana.
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November 18, 2016
FOUR MEANT TO BE STARS.
"I’d take whatever he gave me, no matter how much I wanted it to be more."
Don't be fooled by this covers featherweight and seemingly innocent cover and title. This book is filled to the brim with angsty goodness and drama. This authors relentless talent has delivered a unrequited, friends to lovers story that had my heart racing beginning to end.
What's it all about?
Unreturned and unknown love-between one heroine and her closest friend is showcased in this latest novel by the best selling author, Eden Butler. Follow the story of two leading characters happy with living their lives in the limelight as they navigate, heart break, tragedy and the realisation that they can't live with out each other.
What did I love?
This book had a lot of the things that I look for when reading a romance. The nail biting angst, the kindle throwing drama, the type of unrequited love that pulls at the heart strings and most of all a love story that takes its time to deliver that perfect ending. Once I'd gotten my head around the fast pace of storytelling that this author delivered I found myself adoring this authors style. The characters were fully developed and the heroine in particular made me smile throughout the plot. I love the friendships that were included in the narrative and in my opinion, Eden Butler did a fantastic job of pulling everything together to provide a book full of entertainment, intrigue and passion.
Why not five?
This is going to sound a little unusual but I felt like I was thrown into a book unawares of what to expect other than a romantic comedy of sorts and instead I found myself bombarded with too much detail, drama and information to process all at once. For the first few chapters or so (and even some chapters scattered after), I would constantly be trying to keep up with who was who and where in the timeline of events I was. This book didn't ease me into getting to grips with the characters, instead the author included mass detail all at once. For my tastes the book content could have been paced at a much slower rate, adding more chapters and allowing the reader to fall for the plot at a slower pace. However, with all that being said, this author has a wonderful talent at writing and I ended up adoring this book and feeling so close to a five star it's almost criminal. All in all I ended up being pleased as punch that I was given the chance at reading this wonderfully quirky, drama filled romance.
Final thoughts ...
I'm kicking myself that I've not ventured into reading this authors books before. But now that I've started my journey I'm pretty sure that I won't be looking back. This book was a pleasant surprise, one that was filled to the brim with angst, romance and plenty in between. Enjoy ... kisses.
"I’d take whatever he gave me, no matter how much I wanted it to be more."
Don't be fooled by this covers featherweight and seemingly innocent cover and title. This book is filled to the brim with angsty goodness and drama. This authors relentless talent has delivered a unrequited, friends to lovers story that had my heart racing beginning to end.
What's it all about?
Unreturned and unknown love-between one heroine and her closest friend is showcased in this latest novel by the best selling author, Eden Butler. Follow the story of two leading characters happy with living their lives in the limelight as they navigate, heart break, tragedy and the realisation that they can't live with out each other.
What did I love?
This book had a lot of the things that I look for when reading a romance. The nail biting angst, the kindle throwing drama, the type of unrequited love that pulls at the heart strings and most of all a love story that takes its time to deliver that perfect ending. Once I'd gotten my head around the fast pace of storytelling that this author delivered I found myself adoring this authors style. The characters were fully developed and the heroine in particular made me smile throughout the plot. I love the friendships that were included in the narrative and in my opinion, Eden Butler did a fantastic job of pulling everything together to provide a book full of entertainment, intrigue and passion.
Why not five?
This is going to sound a little unusual but I felt like I was thrown into a book unawares of what to expect other than a romantic comedy of sorts and instead I found myself bombarded with too much detail, drama and information to process all at once. For the first few chapters or so (and even some chapters scattered after), I would constantly be trying to keep up with who was who and where in the timeline of events I was. This book didn't ease me into getting to grips with the characters, instead the author included mass detail all at once. For my tastes the book content could have been paced at a much slower rate, adding more chapters and allowing the reader to fall for the plot at a slower pace. However, with all that being said, this author has a wonderful talent at writing and I ended up adoring this book and feeling so close to a five star it's almost criminal. All in all I ended up being pleased as punch that I was given the chance at reading this wonderfully quirky, drama filled romance.
Final thoughts ...
I'm kicking myself that I've not ventured into reading this authors books before. But now that I've started my journey I'm pretty sure that I won't be looking back. This book was a pleasant surprise, one that was filled to the brim with angst, romance and plenty in between. Enjoy ... kisses.
November 13, 2016
I've Seen You Naked and Didn't Laugh is quite different than most of the books I've read by Eden Butler. I'd embraced her writing first with the Thin Love series which was a gritty and angsty fighter trope. Here we get exactly what the title entails- a geeky love story.
I've Seen You Naked and Didn't Laugh (I'll term it ISYNaDL) is set within the lives of aspiring actors and actresses. It's quirky and humorous as the two main MCs have a deep-seated love for all things Star Wars, Star Trek, Harry Potter- you name it.
Let’s be friends and quote Star Wars and laugh at lesser mortals.
Adults that seem stuck at the awkward age of adolescents, Will and Raine have been best pals for years. Their mutual love of geeky science fiction, they were fast friends but harbored hidden mutual feelings for each other. On the night of a pop-star's untimely death and their drunken vigil in his memory, tequila made their clothes fall off... well this just got awkward.
Very light in angst and steam, ISYNaDL is cute and quirky. I'd highly recommend it for fans of all things "geekster." Fans of Penny Reid type books would enjoy the endearing nature of the book, leaving the reader with a permanent grin for the duration of the book. Although different from what I've read by Eden Butler, this was a refreshingly different story for me.
Advanced copy received by author in exchange for my honest review.
November 21, 2016
I read this book based on the title alone. See, I have a secret (or maybe not-so-secret) love of geeky romances. Stories that are cute, quirky, and off-beat are some of my favorite to read. I’ve Seen You Naked and Didn’t Laugh has elements of cute and quirky, but at it’s heart is an unrequited love story between Raine and her best friend, Will.
Originally from Waco, Texas, Raine can’t wait to get to Hollywood and become an actress. She moves with her best friend and lands a few small parts. In a twist of fate, she meets a producer and his wife, who help her find her footing and take the struggle out of her career. At the same time that she meets the producers, she also meets Will.
Will is an all-American, hunky, boy-next-door actor and the best friend Raine has ever had. He’s protective of her and their friendship, even if she doesn’t realize how deep his feelings go. After a night of drunken bliss, their friendship falls apart, but they’re both too stubborn to work it out. Cue the angst!
I’ve Seen You Naked and Didn’t Laugh is such a fun title, but I am not sure it completely fits the story. While there are funny and cute parts, I think it is much more angsty than I imagined it would be. Once I realized this, I settled into the story and really enjoyed it. The banter helped to ease the angst, for sure.
Will and Raine’s childish behavior made me want to smack some sense into them both at times, but I loved seeing their story unfold, both in real-time and in flashbacks. I was rooting for them to work it out. After a decade in Hollywood, there is a lot of history and I enjoyed getting to know them and their friends. I could have used a little more geekiness in the story, but overall, I enjoyed it. This is my first book by Eden Butler and I will definitely be reading more!
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Originally from Waco, Texas, Raine can’t wait to get to Hollywood and become an actress. She moves with her best friend and lands a few small parts. In a twist of fate, she meets a producer and his wife, who help her find her footing and take the struggle out of her career. At the same time that she meets the producers, she also meets Will.
Will is an all-American, hunky, boy-next-door actor and the best friend Raine has ever had. He’s protective of her and their friendship, even if she doesn’t realize how deep his feelings go. After a night of drunken bliss, their friendship falls apart, but they’re both too stubborn to work it out. Cue the angst!
I’ve Seen You Naked and Didn’t Laugh is such a fun title, but I am not sure it completely fits the story. While there are funny and cute parts, I think it is much more angsty than I imagined it would be. Once I realized this, I settled into the story and really enjoyed it. The banter helped to ease the angst, for sure.
Will and Raine’s childish behavior made me want to smack some sense into them both at times, but I loved seeing their story unfold, both in real-time and in flashbacks. I was rooting for them to work it out. After a decade in Hollywood, there is a lot of history and I enjoyed getting to know them and their friends. I could have used a little more geekiness in the story, but overall, I enjoyed it. This is my first book by Eden Butler and I will definitely be reading more!
▸ ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review.
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November 16, 2016
My Rating:
4.5
Favorite Quotes:
The blonde with him looked like every typical L.A. starlet wannabe: I wannabe rich. I wannabe connected. I wannabe famous.
Let’s be friends and quote Star Wars and laugh at lesser mortals.
It didn’t matter that I’d just hit thirty. You are never old enough to discuss your sex life, or sexual mishaps, with your old Southern mama. Ever,
‘Rainey, I don’t mean to step on any toes at all,’ Mama started and I repressed a snort. Sometimes it felts like stepping on toes was her favorite form of cardio.
He’d brought snacks. I knew he meant business.
My Review:
Between the large sections of angst and melancholy present day narrative, I relished the memories and recollections of the characters’ flashbacks as their history was laden with bright and shiny humor, amusing texts, and witty exchanges. The larger present day chunks stuttered with disappointments, grief, heartache, and betrayal - tropes that I find painful and frustrating and make my heart hurt. Although, thankfully, events were not always as they seemed to the stubborn and shortsighted Raine – who was the first person POV narrator of the tale. Despite my innate discomfort with tension and conflict, the emotive and witty writing kept me engaged and on the hook. I am an Eden Butler neophyte, having only experienced her impressive skills during from a short story among the Night Shift anthology, but I plan to plunder her listings. She has mad skills.
4.5
Favorite Quotes:
The blonde with him looked like every typical L.A. starlet wannabe: I wannabe rich. I wannabe connected. I wannabe famous.
Let’s be friends and quote Star Wars and laugh at lesser mortals.
It didn’t matter that I’d just hit thirty. You are never old enough to discuss your sex life, or sexual mishaps, with your old Southern mama. Ever,
‘Rainey, I don’t mean to step on any toes at all,’ Mama started and I repressed a snort. Sometimes it felts like stepping on toes was her favorite form of cardio.
He’d brought snacks. I knew he meant business.
My Review:
Between the large sections of angst and melancholy present day narrative, I relished the memories and recollections of the characters’ flashbacks as their history was laden with bright and shiny humor, amusing texts, and witty exchanges. The larger present day chunks stuttered with disappointments, grief, heartache, and betrayal - tropes that I find painful and frustrating and make my heart hurt. Although, thankfully, events were not always as they seemed to the stubborn and shortsighted Raine – who was the first person POV narrator of the tale. Despite my innate discomfort with tension and conflict, the emotive and witty writing kept me engaged and on the hook. I am an Eden Butler neophyte, having only experienced her impressive skills during from a short story among the Night Shift anthology, but I plan to plunder her listings. She has mad skills.
November 25, 2016
3.5 stars
Rain is a great person. She’s easy to like, definitely the type of friend I’d love to have. She’s an actress that didn’t change after becoming famous. Everyone adores her. This sometimes leads to jealousy and misunderstandings among her circle of friends. Occasionally, it inspires another’s catty behavior.
This is a friends-to-lovers story about two people who just have to figure things out. It’s heavy with platonic friendship also. There are several sad and sweet moments. The connections are true to real life. If you’re into comic-con-ish things and fandoms, you’ll appreciate the leads in this story even more. My inner geek loved following the little details.
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November 15, 2016
The perfect little story when you need a pick me up, I've Seen You Naked and Didn't Laugh: A Geeky Love Story was downright enchanting. Not knowing what to expect, Eden Butler combines and unrequited love between two best friends with the backdrop of stardom beautifully. Raine and Will found in each other, the perfect besties. Two souls who love to geek out and for the most part, aren't ashamed one bit. Meeting before either one would make it big, this book chronicles both the past and present and both the how and why they find themselves now without the other.
Each chapter is the build-up to the ultimate face-off between Raine and Will and my heart almost didn't know how to wait. There is plenty of angst and even a surprising sadness that I didn't expect but only added to the war inside Raine's head about what to do about her Will.
One I thoroughly enjoyed and would definitely recommend. I have to add that I am beyond impressed that the author wrote this while displaced due to the floods that hit her home in Louisiana. Goes to show you, you can't keep a great author down.
5 solid stars!
Each chapter is the build-up to the ultimate face-off between Raine and Will and my heart almost didn't know how to wait. There is plenty of angst and even a surprising sadness that I didn't expect but only added to the war inside Raine's head about what to do about her Will.
One I thoroughly enjoyed and would definitely recommend. I have to add that I am beyond impressed that the author wrote this while displaced due to the floods that hit her home in Louisiana. Goes to show you, you can't keep a great author down.
5 solid stars!
July 31, 2018
Oh boy, talk about disappointment...
I am a sucker for the best friends to lovers trope and a little (huge if you ask my sister) dork. I love geeky heroes. I would choose Ben Wyatt over Christian Grey on any given day!
So I was really disappointed when this story didn‘t pan out the way I hoped it would.
My main issue with the book was that it was told backwards.
Will and Raine are both semi-famous actors and best friends. One night they get drunk and sleep with each other.
Problem is, all of this happened prior to the book starting. So by the time the book starts, Raine and Will are not on speaking terms.
They don‘t actually interact until after the 50% mark. Most of their friendship is experienced through flashbacks. We only get glimpses of what was supposed to be the perfect friendship based on trust, loyalty and common interests.
So instead of a „friends to lovers“ romance this turned out to be a „friends who are not even talking anymore“ romance.
The whole story is told from Raine‘s POV and together with them not spending any time with each other, Will comes across as huge dick and not as a sweet and loveable nerd.
He slept with her then best friend and tinkered with her career and groveled for like 5 minutes. As a reader we have never gotten to see why Raine fell in love with him in the first place.
Isn‘t that the thing about „friends to lovers“ romance to see how the main characters already have established a deep connection? None of that was palpable in this story.
The writing in itself was good but the story was poorly executed.
I am a sucker for the best friends to lovers trope and a little (huge if you ask my sister) dork. I love geeky heroes. I would choose Ben Wyatt over Christian Grey on any given day!
So I was really disappointed when this story didn‘t pan out the way I hoped it would.
My main issue with the book was that it was told backwards.
Will and Raine are both semi-famous actors and best friends. One night they get drunk and sleep with each other.
Problem is, all of this happened prior to the book starting. So by the time the book starts, Raine and Will are not on speaking terms.
They don‘t actually interact until after the 50% mark. Most of their friendship is experienced through flashbacks. We only get glimpses of what was supposed to be the perfect friendship based on trust, loyalty and common interests.
So instead of a „friends to lovers“ romance this turned out to be a „friends who are not even talking anymore“ romance.
The whole story is told from Raine‘s POV and together with them not spending any time with each other, Will comes across as huge dick and not as a sweet and loveable nerd.
He slept with her then best friend and tinkered with her career and groveled for like 5 minutes. As a reader we have never gotten to see why Raine fell in love with him in the first place.
Isn‘t that the thing about „friends to lovers“ romance to see how the main characters already have established a deep connection? None of that was palpable in this story.
The writing in itself was good but the story was poorly executed.
December 6, 2016
Potterheads, Firefly Fanatics and Star Wars Storm Troopers Unite! These Characters Aren't Afraid to Geek Out!
I've Seen You Naked and Didn't Laugh by Eden Butler has a little bit of it all -- its geeky and fun and the situations the main characters get into are hilarious at times, yet the author weaves in emotion an angst in this friends to lovers story. It's an uplifting story and Ms. Butler knows how to keep the reader engaged with her witty one liners and unique story structure. In addition, she tells the story of not just a couple, but also of a group of down-to-earth friends who become family, and she sets their story up against a backdrop of fame. For me, it made the story more unique.
Ms. Butler is versatile in her writing and this book showcases her talent. As I mentioned above, story structure is unique. Each chapter is set up differently and the reader is introduced to a scene after it happens, so the reader experiences certain climaxes after they are introduced. The way the author did this had me so on the edge because she kept me guessing the entire time about how a situation came to fruition.
The book is told in the heroine's POV, and Raine and Will, the hero, are definitely different from many characters I've read before. They are funny, sarcastic, witty, down-to-earth and definitely geeks! If you are a fan of Star Trek, Star Wars, Harry Potter and Firefly, this book is for you. The main characters love to listen to Prince, hang out at Comic Con and quote Star Wars to each other. In fact, the author pays homage to some very quirky and fun celebrities in this book and I loved guessing who they were!
Despite, the fun and witty scenarios, this book has a lot of heart and depth. It's sad at times and angsty (which the author does really well), but the author brings the reader back full circle to devoted friends who are loyal, honest and like family. It was a refreshing and unique read.
I've Seen You Naked and Didn't Laugh by Eden Butler has a little bit of it all -- its geeky and fun and the situations the main characters get into are hilarious at times, yet the author weaves in emotion an angst in this friends to lovers story. It's an uplifting story and Ms. Butler knows how to keep the reader engaged with her witty one liners and unique story structure. In addition, she tells the story of not just a couple, but also of a group of down-to-earth friends who become family, and she sets their story up against a backdrop of fame. For me, it made the story more unique.
Ms. Butler is versatile in her writing and this book showcases her talent. As I mentioned above, story structure is unique. Each chapter is set up differently and the reader is introduced to a scene after it happens, so the reader experiences certain climaxes after they are introduced. The way the author did this had me so on the edge because she kept me guessing the entire time about how a situation came to fruition.
The book is told in the heroine's POV, and Raine and Will, the hero, are definitely different from many characters I've read before. They are funny, sarcastic, witty, down-to-earth and definitely geeks! If you are a fan of Star Trek, Star Wars, Harry Potter and Firefly, this book is for you. The main characters love to listen to Prince, hang out at Comic Con and quote Star Wars to each other. In fact, the author pays homage to some very quirky and fun celebrities in this book and I loved guessing who they were!
Despite, the fun and witty scenarios, this book has a lot of heart and depth. It's sad at times and angsty (which the author does really well), but the author brings the reader back full circle to devoted friends who are loyal, honest and like family. It was a refreshing and unique read.
November 14, 2016
Once again, Eden Butler delivers an awesome read. Not gonna lie, I went in thinking it would be a nifty little fun read. And it was. It was fun & goofy at times & I loved it. But, as is the case with her books, there were also a lot more feels. And of course, tears. Just always seems to happen. But she does it right. And I loved it
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April 25, 2017
I love dorky, geeky books and this one hit me with the right amount of both crossed with love, heartbreak, betrayal and friendship.
This book made me laugh, and cry and cry, then love. This is not a light endering story, it has grit.
Just read it!!!
This book made me laugh, and cry and cry, then love. This is not a light endering story, it has grit.
Just read it!!!
April 22, 2017
I was hooked at Ripper, the overweight, slobbering basset hound.
November 15, 2016
Full disclosure: I received this book as an ARC. ( Thank you Eden!)
I recently discovered Eden through her Serenity series ( Declan Fraser will be my BBF forever-seriously!) I devoured that series then impatiently awaited the release of this book. I was not disappointed.
Eden's sharp writing was elevated by her quick wit and this romantic comedy showed another side of her as a writer.
B-list actress Raine Quinn is a Texas transplant trying to survive in Hollyweird.
Her odd troupe of Hollyweird friends include her bestie Will Callahan. Another b-lister but with boyishly good looks that keep him in the headlines of TMZ and Entertainment Tonight. (Something that taunts Raine throughout this book.)
Both Raine and Will seem committed to keeping their relationship status as "just friends" until one tequila infused night pushes them over the edge and into each other arms. Now that night is one Will can't remember-and one Raine can't forget.
As Will and Raine's relationship struggles with that fateful night, their friends struggle to put the broken couple back together.
As the truth reveals itself and the fallout begins, Raine finds that the rejection and betrayal may run deeper than she could have imagined. As she plans her exit strategy to leave Will and her problems behind, her friends have other ideas of how to fix the situation.
This book was a humorous, fun, read compared to other books of Eden's that I have read, yet her writing style adapted well to the lighter side of the human condition.
If you are a romantic comedy reader you will not be disappointed. This is fast paced and quick witted; an easy book to fall into and just watch the shenanigans unfold. You will find yourself rooting for Will and Raine immediately.
If you're an Eden Butler fan this is a must read !
On another note :
I was left to wonder if the author's own personal experience at the time of writing led to the main characters first names?
"will rain"?
I recently discovered Eden through her Serenity series ( Declan Fraser will be my BBF forever-seriously!) I devoured that series then impatiently awaited the release of this book. I was not disappointed.
Eden's sharp writing was elevated by her quick wit and this romantic comedy showed another side of her as a writer.
B-list actress Raine Quinn is a Texas transplant trying to survive in Hollyweird.
Her odd troupe of Hollyweird friends include her bestie Will Callahan. Another b-lister but with boyishly good looks that keep him in the headlines of TMZ and Entertainment Tonight. (Something that taunts Raine throughout this book.)
Both Raine and Will seem committed to keeping their relationship status as "just friends" until one tequila infused night pushes them over the edge and into each other arms. Now that night is one Will can't remember-and one Raine can't forget.
As Will and Raine's relationship struggles with that fateful night, their friends struggle to put the broken couple back together.
As the truth reveals itself and the fallout begins, Raine finds that the rejection and betrayal may run deeper than she could have imagined. As she plans her exit strategy to leave Will and her problems behind, her friends have other ideas of how to fix the situation.
This book was a humorous, fun, read compared to other books of Eden's that I have read, yet her writing style adapted well to the lighter side of the human condition.
If you are a romantic comedy reader you will not be disappointed. This is fast paced and quick witted; an easy book to fall into and just watch the shenanigans unfold. You will find yourself rooting for Will and Raine immediately.
If you're an Eden Butler fan this is a must read !
On another note :
I was left to wonder if the author's own personal experience at the time of writing led to the main characters first names?
"will rain"?
November 29, 2016
4.5stars
I loved this. It ticked all of the boxes that get me hooked in a story:
1. Angst
2. Friends to lovers
3. Unrequited love
4. Evil other woman (ex-best friend even)
So why not a 5? Well...did that ending feel rushed to you? There was a big reveal and suddenly we have a resolution that went something like "none of those reveals matter".
Well they do to me! I need everything tied up!
I loved this. It ticked all of the boxes that get me hooked in a story:
1. Angst
2. Friends to lovers
3. Unrequited love
4. Evil other woman (ex-best friend even)
So why not a 5? Well...did that ending feel rushed to you? There was a big reveal and suddenly we have a resolution that went something like "none of those reveals matter".
Well they do to me! I need everything tied up!
November 21, 2016
The title is so deceiving. There's was so much story and many characters thrown at you right away. True to Eden Butler's style there was lots of angst. I love Rainey and her feisty, take no s%*t personality, so when she buckled at the end after the big reveal from Will, I was a bit disappointed. She was just too forgiving for my liking.
My favourite part was the moving and poignant conversation she had with her mum, really beautiful.
My favourite part was the moving and poignant conversation she had with her mum, really beautiful.
March 30, 2017
Loved it
Why did I read the book? Because of the cover and the title. I love both. And the best thing is that the story is really good too. I would recommend it to everyone who would like to enjoy a light romance between two best geeky friends with a little bit of drama.
Why did I read the book? Because of the cover and the title. I love both. And the best thing is that the story is really good too. I would recommend it to everyone who would like to enjoy a light romance between two best geeky friends with a little bit of drama.
November 17, 2016
Great book! With all the geeky references, it was right up my alley! And learning about what the characters were, how they met, how they got to today and how they move on...perfect!
November 19, 2016
This friends to lovers book will hit your soft spot and the exact book you were looking for on a crappy rainy day to pick you up! She just keeps getting better and better this author!!
November 24, 2016
I skimmed thru quite a bit of this story. A bit slow and sophomoric for my tastes. 2.5*boring*stars
August 2, 2018
I'm sorry to say that I'm really struggling with this book.
First of all, it was not what I expected from the title and the blurb. I was expecting a lighter read, by the time I hit 50%, I found it rather depressing and decided to quit for now.
I may have to come back to this at another time. Right now, it's not the book for me.
(Disclaimer: This is the first book by this author I have read, so I had no idea what to expect.)
The disjointed timeline - being told the story mostly in flashbacks - makes it difficult for me to get into the story. It's something I struggle with in other books, too, so this is most probably not the book's problem but my own. :)
I also found it hard to connect with the characters, especially Will. I don't see what's so great about this guy, except maybe the easy banter in the early days? I can appreciate that, enjoying just that sort of banter with my fellow geeks, but aside from that, I haven't learned much about him (halfway through the book) that would make me care for him.
Another thing that bugged me - though it's pretty much always hit-or-miss for me - is the use of geek- and fandoms. When it works for me, it's awesome, but somehow Firefly-fanfic-like AURA ("Captain Hot Pants", anyone?) fell kind of flat for me.
On the other hand, I *did* like the writing, there were absolutely beautiful and touching passages, so it irks me even more that I couldn't connect with this book.
First of all, it was not what I expected from the title and the blurb. I was expecting a lighter read, by the time I hit 50%, I found it rather depressing and decided to quit for now.
I may have to come back to this at another time. Right now, it's not the book for me.
(Disclaimer: This is the first book by this author I have read, so I had no idea what to expect.)
The disjointed timeline - being told the story mostly in flashbacks - makes it difficult for me to get into the story. It's something I struggle with in other books, too, so this is most probably not the book's problem but my own. :)
I also found it hard to connect with the characters, especially Will. I don't see what's so great about this guy, except maybe the easy banter in the early days? I can appreciate that, enjoying just that sort of banter with my fellow geeks, but aside from that, I haven't learned much about him (halfway through the book) that would make me care for him.
Another thing that bugged me - though it's pretty much always hit-or-miss for me - is the use of geek- and fandoms. When it works for me, it's awesome, but somehow Firefly-fanfic-like AURA ("Captain Hot Pants", anyone?) fell kind of flat for me.
On the other hand, I *did* like the writing, there were absolutely beautiful and touching passages, so it irks me even more that I couldn't connect with this book.
July 28, 2018
The force is weak with this one.
I always enjoy the premise of geek love. It's a near-perfect pairing, two people passionate about their interests geeking out about each other.
This book didn't quite give me that vibe. The time frame is shuffled about like a deck of cards, which feels like the lead character is sitting, sulking, and thinking back. Overall, the characters are far too angsty for their ages, which is annoying, with a predictable HEA that wrapped up neatly (too quickly) in the last few pages.
Despite this, the actual writing is decent, it's just the plot and execution that I didn't enjoy. An example of the writing:
"He didn’t know I was in love with him. Will Callahan was more than my friend. Always had been. It had started that first night, quoting Star Wars as we toasted our future, hopeful of what would happen to us. In those brief moments, he’d settled himself dead center in my heart, and despite all my attempts, he was still lodged there."
I always enjoy the premise of geek love. It's a near-perfect pairing, two people passionate about their interests geeking out about each other.
This book didn't quite give me that vibe. The time frame is shuffled about like a deck of cards, which feels like the lead character is sitting, sulking, and thinking back. Overall, the characters are far too angsty for their ages, which is annoying, with a predictable HEA that wrapped up neatly (too quickly) in the last few pages.
Despite this, the actual writing is decent, it's just the plot and execution that I didn't enjoy. An example of the writing:
"He didn’t know I was in love with him. Will Callahan was more than my friend. Always had been. It had started that first night, quoting Star Wars as we toasted our future, hopeful of what would happen to us. In those brief moments, he’d settled himself dead center in my heart, and despite all my attempts, he was still lodged there."
March 25, 2019
Not at all what I expected. The blurb and title suggest light and fluffy and I expected a lot more awkwardness. Even their closet geekiness wasn't all that geeky. Instead, it was a bit heavier. I was sad and frustrated the whole time for Raine and some tiny part of the time for Will too. The whole story was the breakdown of the loss of their friendship and the ups and downs in the film industry. Don't get me wrong, I really liked the story! It just wasn't what I thought it was going to be.
The story was told in back and forth time jumps so sometimes it got confusing as to when things were happening and how it fit into the overall timeline of it all. It was an interesting style. There were really great characters that kept it together.
It was a fun - yet sorta sad - tale with a cute and geeky happily ever after!
The story was told in back and forth time jumps so sometimes it got confusing as to when things were happening and how it fit into the overall timeline of it all. It was an interesting style. There were really great characters that kept it together.
It was a fun - yet sorta sad - tale with a cute and geeky happily ever after!
February 3, 2017
This book had my heart speeding and sometimes I just had to take a breath before picking it up again... because holy cow some parts were too hot and very well built and the anticipation... Ahhhh that's a 5 for me. But the only reason I'm giving this book 4 stars is because I felt like the end was too rushed and we didn't get to know everything, the characters weren't that well developed and I had a hard time connecting with them. Nevertheless, I still identified with her situation on so many levels, I mean... We've all been there, right??? And I'd think oh but she's acting so childish, it's not that serious but then I'd come back and curse because hello that's exactly what I'd do too. So if you're looking for a cute and fast romance... here's the very best y'all!
July 31, 2018
Different
The title of this book made me laugh and peaked my curiosity. When I started the book I was excited to find out it was supposed to be about girls from Waco, which is my hometown. Nothing was really accurate about Waco and it seem to be forced. Waco was mentioned multiple times on each page for a while, but the school information and supposed pageants that happened are wrong. The story did not have a smooth flow and you knew right where the author was going the whole book. Was a cute story just not a lot of detail or fact-finding.
The title of this book made me laugh and peaked my curiosity. When I started the book I was excited to find out it was supposed to be about girls from Waco, which is my hometown. Nothing was really accurate about Waco and it seem to be forced. Waco was mentioned multiple times on each page for a while, but the school information and supposed pageants that happened are wrong. The story did not have a smooth flow and you knew right where the author was going the whole book. Was a cute story just not a lot of detail or fact-finding.
August 11, 2018
I was expecting a little different type of story than what this turned out to be. I was expecting more humor and a lighter read. So had I known this was going to be a heavier read I wouldn't have started when I mentally needed light and funny. I enjoyed getting to known Raine and Will. I did have a few places where I had to go back to figure out where the story was since it happened in the past and the present. I was concerned early on about the volume of characters but they all fit when it was done. I liked the authors writing style and will go check out other books she has written.
November 15, 2016
Who doesn't love to let their geek flag fly? Not this girl!!! I was super excited when I found out Eden was writing a RomCom book and she didn't disappoint. What I wasn't expecting was the emotions that came along with it. The story of Raine and Will was beautifully written (like I expected anything else) and gives you all the feels. I can't wait to see what 2017 brings from this fantastic author.
August 2, 2018
A Showbiz glimpse
This is a quick read that you want to do. It's different then what I usually read but held my attention to the end. The little "episodes" in amongst the chapters was a different way to move us around in time and place. At first It annoyed, but soon was like texting was a familiar and expected interruption.
This is a quick read that you want to do. It's different then what I usually read but held my attention to the end. The little "episodes" in amongst the chapters was a different way to move us around in time and place. At first It annoyed, but soon was like texting was a familiar and expected interruption.
July 25, 2018
I loved everything about this story! It kept me hooked from beginning to end!
July 29, 2018
Emotionally gripping story of friendship and coming of age actors. The connection of these friends are intense. It shows the human side of actors and makes you see the inner working of there lives.
August 3, 2018
This book was slow to start, but finished beautifully. I laughed and cried. The skipping back and forth from past to present was a little confusing but it as necessary to help you understand it all.
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