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When We're Thirty
Two friends. One pact. The performance of their lives. Hannah Abbott is stuck in a dead-end relationship and at a job she loves but that barely pays the bills. The four walls of her tiny New York City apartment have never seemed so small. She’s barely toasted her thirtieth birthday when her old college friend Will knocks on her door with an unexpected proposal. Will Thorne never forgot the marriage pact he made with Hannah, but he also never imagined he’d be the one to initiate it. One ex-fiancée and an almost-career-ending mistake later, however, he finds himself outside Hannah’s door, on bended knee, to collect on their graduation-night pinky promise.With both of their futures at stake, Hannah and Will take a leap of faith. Now, all they have to do is convince their friends and family that they’re madly in love. As long as they follow the list of rules they’ve drafted, everything should go smoothly. Except Will has never been good with rules, and Hannah can’t stop overthinking the sleeping arrangements. Turning thirty has never been so promising .
314 pages, Paperback
First published April 21, 2021
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July 20, 2021
3.5 stars rounded up to 4. I loved this!
*SPOILER-FREE* :
This book was a beautiful reminder that the real joys of life lies in following your heart.
⤷ Recently my bestfriend & I have been talking about following your heart vs. following your head. We found that whenever we followed our heart, those decisions never made sense & were always heavily outweighed by reasons we shouldn't make that choice. However, things always worked out better than they would've if we followed our heads & this book was a perfect example of that.
⤷ The characters were the perfect blend of youth & maturity. Often rom-coms make the mistake of having unrealistically childish characters but this wasn't the case for this book. While the main plot was the romance, the characters individual backstories were well-developed & consequently, there was a lot of depth that came with that. We read about Hannah's passion for her job & her aspirations as a journalist. We also read about Will's complex family dynamic & relationship with his brother. I freakin' love it when rom-coms include well-developed personal conflicts because it makes the characters SO much more real & less like plot-devices. Most rom-coms attempt to include this element but never give it enough page-time or it's simply thrown in there.
⤷ As someone who follows my head, I related to Hannah a lot. Hannah is someone who exaggerates her fears & insecurities, letting it eat away at her, until she recounts her story to another person. To Hannah, saying something out loud makes all the difference & I completely get that. Sometimes our heads tend to get to us when in reality, we did our best & things may not be as bad as we'd like to think. I also loved how Hannah was firm in her decisions yet never overbearing & always willing to compromise on her own terms.
Hannah & Will's chemistry was so tangible, I felt physical pain when they fought.
⤷ The romance was
. I felt their chemistry from the start & instinctively loved Will. He is such an honourable & pure cinnamon roll. He was so attentive to Hannah & wore his heart on his sleeve. Also, there was that slow burn that i LOVED. It definitely hit harder because of the double POVs, switching between the two of them.
⤷ While the premise was very unique, the overall plot is very typical of a rom-com. In fact, I've read a book that is so similar in plot in the last half of the book but this one was done comparatively much better. I still loved the conflicts & this book made me feel something. Mission accomplished.
Overall, I highly recommend this book to rom-com lovers. This one will definitely tug at your heartstrings.
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Eternally grateful to Red Adept Publishing & Netgalley for providing this free e-copy in exchange for an honest review!
“Sometimes the way you fit back together after you’ve been broken is better than the way it used to be."
*SPOILER-FREE* :
This book was a beautiful reminder that the real joys of life lies in following your heart.
⤷ Recently my bestfriend & I have been talking about following your heart vs. following your head. We found that whenever we followed our heart, those decisions never made sense & were always heavily outweighed by reasons we shouldn't make that choice. However, things always worked out better than they would've if we followed our heads & this book was a perfect example of that.
⤷ The characters were the perfect blend of youth & maturity. Often rom-coms make the mistake of having unrealistically childish characters but this wasn't the case for this book. While the main plot was the romance, the characters individual backstories were well-developed & consequently, there was a lot of depth that came with that. We read about Hannah's passion for her job & her aspirations as a journalist. We also read about Will's complex family dynamic & relationship with his brother. I freakin' love it when rom-coms include well-developed personal conflicts because it makes the characters SO much more real & less like plot-devices. Most rom-coms attempt to include this element but never give it enough page-time or it's simply thrown in there.
⤷ As someone who follows my head, I related to Hannah a lot. Hannah is someone who exaggerates her fears & insecurities, letting it eat away at her, until she recounts her story to another person. To Hannah, saying something out loud makes all the difference & I completely get that. Sometimes our heads tend to get to us when in reality, we did our best & things may not be as bad as we'd like to think. I also loved how Hannah was firm in her decisions yet never overbearing & always willing to compromise on her own terms.
Hannah & Will's chemistry was so tangible, I felt physical pain when they fought.
⤷ The romance was
. I felt their chemistry from the start & instinctively loved Will. He is such an honourable & pure cinnamon roll. He was so attentive to Hannah & wore his heart on his sleeve. Also, there was that slow burn that i LOVED. It definitely hit harder because of the double POVs, switching between the two of them. ⤷ While the premise was very unique, the overall plot is very typical of a rom-com. In fact, I've read a book that is so similar in plot in the last half of the book but this one was done comparatively much better. I still loved the conflicts & this book made me feel something. Mission accomplished.
Overall, I highly recommend this book to rom-com lovers. This one will definitely tug at your heartstrings.
〖 Follow me on Instagram (@shashaybooks)! 〗
Eternally grateful to Red Adept Publishing & Netgalley for providing this free e-copy in exchange for an honest review!
July 20, 2021
The “marriage pact” is probably one of the most well-known tropes of all time and yet I hardly ever see romance novels containing it. Note to authors: DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO IT. Much like the “woke up in another body” trope, if readers enjoy this one (like I do) we are willing to read an infinite number of reiterations.
When We're Thirty wasn’t bad at all. The leading male Will shows up at leading lady Hannah’s door (first, mad props for actual, normal, human names instead of the usual trend of authors making up ridiculous monikers) after a downward spiral that cost him a partnership in the family business after he caught his fiancé and brother going to pound town. Hannah works her dream job, but is severely underinsured with a chronic knee injury that may require surgery so she says okay. I mean, what could go wrong? They have a set of rules they both agreed to follow and they were besties back in the day who just happened to grow apart due to busy lives rather than some monumental horribleawful.
Bottom line – this was cute and proof that . . . .
3.5 Stars rounded up.
February 3, 2021
"When We're Thirty" takes a classic trope--"if we aren't married by 30, we'll marry each other!"--and places it within the very real difficulties faced by two thirty-year-olds living in contemporary America.
Hannah has a bum knee. Will has a demanding jerk of a father who insists that he be part of the family business, but passes judgment on him at every turn. Will can offer Hannah health insurance; Hannah's presence gives Will the appearance of stability he needs to move up in his family's business. But of course, there are always other reasons. These two were made for each other all the way back in college.
But of course, that doesn't mean the path of lovers runs smooth. Both their family situations are a minefield, and the new couple will trip several mines along the road to happiness.
What I loved about this book was the beautiful nuance of it: the outside influences are so subtly rendered--there's more meat to this than a romance. Will's family dynamics are fascinating (and occasionally enraging). Hannah's family dynamics are sometimes beautiful, sometimes "angrifying," but ultimately very real.
Readers will want to be aware that Hannah is coming from a thoroughly modern approach to relationships, with all that implies, and we'll be along for the ride at the start of the book. But with Will, she finds her best self.
My thanks to the author and the publisher for an advance copy.
Hannah has a bum knee. Will has a demanding jerk of a father who insists that he be part of the family business, but passes judgment on him at every turn. Will can offer Hannah health insurance; Hannah's presence gives Will the appearance of stability he needs to move up in his family's business. But of course, there are always other reasons. These two were made for each other all the way back in college.
But of course, that doesn't mean the path of lovers runs smooth. Both their family situations are a minefield, and the new couple will trip several mines along the road to happiness.
What I loved about this book was the beautiful nuance of it: the outside influences are so subtly rendered--there's more meat to this than a romance. Will's family dynamics are fascinating (and occasionally enraging). Hannah's family dynamics are sometimes beautiful, sometimes "angrifying," but ultimately very real.
Readers will want to be aware that Hannah is coming from a thoroughly modern approach to relationships, with all that implies, and we'll be along for the ride at the start of the book. But with Will, she finds her best self.
My thanks to the author and the publisher for an advance copy.
April 3, 2023
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As soon as I learned that Casey was writing a rom-com about a marriage pact, I knew I had to read it asap. I’ve always been fascinated by marriage pacts, the people who make them, and whether they work out. Some of my favorite Reddit threads have been about the stories behind people’s marriage pacts.
When We’re Thirty did not disappoint. It turned out to be half marriage pact, half fake marriage trope, half friends-to-lovers, and I was totally into it. I flew through this read because I couldn’t get enough of these adorable characters!
Usually I have a favorite half of the couple when I read romances, but I honestly can’t pick between Hannah and Will. Will was so sweet and caring (if a slob--I can totally relate to living with someone who can’t pick up their socks or ties…), and Hannah is the sort of girl I would love to be best friends with.
For all my friends who are lovers of rom-coms, definitely make sure this one makes it onto your summer reading list!
As soon as I learned that Casey was writing a rom-com about a marriage pact, I knew I had to read it asap. I’ve always been fascinated by marriage pacts, the people who make them, and whether they work out. Some of my favorite Reddit threads have been about the stories behind people’s marriage pacts.
When We’re Thirty did not disappoint. It turned out to be half marriage pact, half fake marriage trope, half friends-to-lovers, and I was totally into it. I flew through this read because I couldn’t get enough of these adorable characters!
Usually I have a favorite half of the couple when I read romances, but I honestly can’t pick between Hannah and Will. Will was so sweet and caring (if a slob--I can totally relate to living with someone who can’t pick up their socks or ties…), and Hannah is the sort of girl I would love to be best friends with.
For all my friends who are lovers of rom-coms, definitely make sure this one makes it onto your summer reading list!
April 16, 2021
You know when you pick up a book and have a vague idea of what to expect only to have those expectations completely wrecked in the best way? That was me with When We're Thirty. I opened the ARC on my Kindle while I held my baby, thinking I'd just read a few chapters while she took a nap.
Reader, I devoured this book. Once I started reading, I couldn't stop. I read When We're Thirty in one day, which is hard for someone with four kids under 9 to do. I loved LOVED Hannah and Will, their marriage pact, and watching them realize they'd always loved one another. Even the secondary characters leapt off the page. Dembowski made every character and relationship so real that I found my heart breaking for all of them at some point, even characters I didn't expect to feel sympathy for.
If you want to read a unique twist on the marriage of convenience trope, you'll definitely want to check this out!
Reader, I devoured this book. Once I started reading, I couldn't stop. I read When We're Thirty in one day, which is hard for someone with four kids under 9 to do. I loved LOVED Hannah and Will, their marriage pact, and watching them realize they'd always loved one another. Even the secondary characters leapt off the page. Dembowski made every character and relationship so real that I found my heart breaking for all of them at some point, even characters I didn't expect to feel sympathy for.
If you want to read a unique twist on the marriage of convenience trope, you'll definitely want to check this out!
April 26, 2021
I've been on a romcom kick lately (I've already read more so far this year than I did in all of 2020) and 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗪𝗘'𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗬 is a great one that not only surprised me but left a huge smile on my face.
Hannah Abbott is a journalist for an indie music magazine (read: makes no money) living in a tiny apartment in Queens with a knee injury she can't afford to get looked at. One day she opens her door to find her old college friend Will Thorne on his knee bearing a large diamond ring. He's there to initiate the marriage pact they committed to in college - if neither was married when they turn 30, they'd marry each other. Will is rich but needs to prove to his family that he's in a stable relationship after some personal and professional blunders. Getting married would solve both of their problems... if they can convince their friends and family it's for real.
This fake romance/friends-to-lovers/second chance mash up (Hannah and Will had feelings for each other in college that never went beyond one kiss) is charming but it also has a lot of depth to it. I loved that both characters were people I'd want to be friends with but also had believable flaws and that the obstacles in their way were relatable, not just convenient. The dialogue is wonderfully written and I appreciate that Hannah and Will's relationship was allowed to have some messy parts so everything wasn't tied up in a perfect bow. Makes me wonder if maybe we could get a sequel...
If you're looking for an entertaining, funny and heartfelt read, look no further. This is a fabulous debut and I can't wait to see what Casey Dembowski writes next!
4.5 stars
Hannah Abbott is a journalist for an indie music magazine (read: makes no money) living in a tiny apartment in Queens with a knee injury she can't afford to get looked at. One day she opens her door to find her old college friend Will Thorne on his knee bearing a large diamond ring. He's there to initiate the marriage pact they committed to in college - if neither was married when they turn 30, they'd marry each other. Will is rich but needs to prove to his family that he's in a stable relationship after some personal and professional blunders. Getting married would solve both of their problems... if they can convince their friends and family it's for real.
This fake romance/friends-to-lovers/second chance mash up (Hannah and Will had feelings for each other in college that never went beyond one kiss) is charming but it also has a lot of depth to it. I loved that both characters were people I'd want to be friends with but also had believable flaws and that the obstacles in their way were relatable, not just convenient. The dialogue is wonderfully written and I appreciate that Hannah and Will's relationship was allowed to have some messy parts so everything wasn't tied up in a perfect bow. Makes me wonder if maybe we could get a sequel...
If you're looking for an entertaining, funny and heartfelt read, look no further. This is a fabulous debut and I can't wait to see what Casey Dembowski writes next!
4.5 stars
April 5, 2021
CW: Cheating but nothing else that comes to mind.
Steam: Not completely closed door though is not very explicit
This was a book I savored. Now I love books that are not rushed-sweet or steamy or angsty doesn't matter-and give me room to experience each little thing. WHEN WE'RE THIRTY is a perfect fit. And what's more? It was peppered with tiny funny witty gems all over the novel.
It was so vividly true to lived experience of Will and Hannah that I almost felt like I was watching a movie of two real people.
Hannah knows she doesn't have The One in her life in the form of her current boyfriend but the yearning that it should be is so real. it tugged at my heart. isn't this fear, this hope too real in everyday life? Casey D does a great job of portraying too relatable feelings. Will, oh is he like from dreams? The down to earth, strong enough to know his mind and yet vulnerable hero. Sweet!! without spoilers I loved his fumbling attempt at his date with Hannah. It was adorable!
The story follows these two through their marriage pact, the little touches and more and equally builds a world around them with the supporting characters. The author really has deepened the relationships with human touch. I love RILEY!!! like I want her as my boss please!
A must add to a very cozy and sweet reading stack.
Steam: Not completely closed door though is not very explicit
This was a book I savored. Now I love books that are not rushed-sweet or steamy or angsty doesn't matter-and give me room to experience each little thing. WHEN WE'RE THIRTY is a perfect fit. And what's more? It was peppered with tiny funny witty gems all over the novel.
It was so vividly true to lived experience of Will and Hannah that I almost felt like I was watching a movie of two real people.
Hannah knows she doesn't have The One in her life in the form of her current boyfriend but the yearning that it should be is so real. it tugged at my heart. isn't this fear, this hope too real in everyday life? Casey D does a great job of portraying too relatable feelings. Will, oh is he like from dreams? The down to earth, strong enough to know his mind and yet vulnerable hero. Sweet!! without spoilers I loved his fumbling attempt at his date with Hannah. It was adorable!
The story follows these two through their marriage pact, the little touches and more and equally builds a world around them with the supporting characters. The author really has deepened the relationships with human touch. I love RILEY!!! like I want her as my boss please!
A must add to a very cozy and sweet reading stack.
March 23, 2021
An absolutely charming book! I loved Hannah and Will, and watching them discover how perfect they were together.
This sweet and unconventional romance between two people who don't realize how much they need each other will warm your heart like an old, favorite indie rock song. When We're Thirty is a fun twist on the marriage of convenience trope with charming leads, realistic millennial struggles, and a happily ever after with a grin-worthy emotional payoff -- pinky promise!
This sweet and unconventional romance between two people who don't realize how much they need each other will warm your heart like an old, favorite indie rock song. When We're Thirty is a fun twist on the marriage of convenience trope with charming leads, realistic millennial struggles, and a happily ever after with a grin-worthy emotional payoff -- pinky promise!
April 29, 2021
Such a sweet story! I loved Hannah and Will and the whole premise for this book. The characters were well developed and felt like real people. It made me laugh out loud a few times, I loved all the quirky references to 90s/00s things. Thank you to the author and published for providing me with an advanced readers copy.
May 23, 2024
“I love you, William Anderson Thorne. I promise to choose you every day for the rest of my life.”
this was a cute and easy read!
not to special but still nice.
I am sooo over third act breakups though 😮💨
~pre-read~
this been on by tbr since foreverrrr, let’s hope it delivers 🩷🤞🏼🌸
this was a cute and easy read!
not to special but still nice.
I am sooo over third act breakups though 😮💨
~pre-read~
this been on by tbr since foreverrrr, let’s hope it delivers 🩷🤞🏼🌸
April 26, 2021
So much fun! Enjoyable “fake relationship” romance with lovable characters
Hannah and Will made a marriage pact on the last day of college; if neither of them has found “the one” by the time they turn thirty, then they’ll turn to each other. She hasn’t seen him in years; so Hannah is surprised to open the door and find Will on bended knee on her doormat the day after her birthday!
If you enjoy the “fake relationship” angle in romance novels, then don’t miss this novel, which is super well executed. The characters are loveable–Hannah is a huge music fan, and doing a job she loves at a music magazine, despite knee problems and no health insurance. And Will is from a wealthy family- who will assume that’s why Hannah married him- but still wracked with his own insecurities. They both have (relatable) reasons for entering the pact which makes the story even more credible, and an absorbing read.
They’ve drawn up a list of rules to help execute their pact without risking their friendship; including that they commit to at least a year, may not date others, and can choose to date each other. But of course, not all will go to plan (it’s a romance novel - there have to be challenges!).
Will is keeping a secret that is none too smart to not share with Hannah, and she has her own doubts, including being nervous to tell her parents about her sudden nuptials. Add in a meddling, ruthless father-in -law, and Hannah’s ability to bring together those from different walks of life will be tested. Will she and Will find their very own happily-ever-after?
A fun, light-hearted read, with a delightful happy ending and a cute twist at the end on what happens to that pact and all those rules ?
If you’re a romance lover or just love a good uplifting upbeat story of millennial love, you’ll appreciate this one!
Hannah and Will made a marriage pact on the last day of college; if neither of them has found “the one” by the time they turn thirty, then they’ll turn to each other. She hasn’t seen him in years; so Hannah is surprised to open the door and find Will on bended knee on her doormat the day after her birthday!
If you enjoy the “fake relationship” angle in romance novels, then don’t miss this novel, which is super well executed. The characters are loveable–Hannah is a huge music fan, and doing a job she loves at a music magazine, despite knee problems and no health insurance. And Will is from a wealthy family- who will assume that’s why Hannah married him- but still wracked with his own insecurities. They both have (relatable) reasons for entering the pact which makes the story even more credible, and an absorbing read.
They’ve drawn up a list of rules to help execute their pact without risking their friendship; including that they commit to at least a year, may not date others, and can choose to date each other. But of course, not all will go to plan (it’s a romance novel - there have to be challenges!).
Will is keeping a secret that is none too smart to not share with Hannah, and she has her own doubts, including being nervous to tell her parents about her sudden nuptials. Add in a meddling, ruthless father-in -law, and Hannah’s ability to bring together those from different walks of life will be tested. Will she and Will find their very own happily-ever-after?
A fun, light-hearted read, with a delightful happy ending and a cute twist at the end on what happens to that pact and all those rules ?
If you’re a romance lover or just love a good uplifting upbeat story of millennial love, you’ll appreciate this one!
May 12, 2021
Book Review: When We’re Thirty by Casey Dembowski ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
If I could give this book more stars, I would. I loved this book so much!! It is such a cute rom com and is very catchy. I caught myself wanting to read it at night when I couldn’t sleep! I also listened to it in my car when I was driving around. I have heard of people doing marriage pacts and this one was just too adorable! If you have not read this book, I definitely recommend you do!
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If I could give this book more stars, I would. I loved this book so much!! It is such a cute rom com and is very catchy. I caught myself wanting to read it at night when I couldn’t sleep! I also listened to it in my car when I was driving around. I have heard of people doing marriage pacts and this one was just too adorable! If you have not read this book, I definitely recommend you do!
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April 20, 2021
When We’re Thirty by debut author Casey Dembowski is a refreshingly delightful take on the friends-to-lovers + marriage-of-convenience tropes. Hannah and Will are two college buddies who half-jokingly agree to a marriage pact that states if they’re both unmarried when they turn thirty, they will marry each other. After college they go their separate ways, but shortly after Hannah’s thirtieth birthday Will shows up, ready to initiate the marriage pact. I tend to find that the marriage-of-convenience can be hard to pull off convincingly in contemporary romance, but Ms. Dembowski manages to do so beautifully. I was completely invested in following Will and Hannah on their journey to happily-ever-after in this highly entertaining book!
April 24, 2021
I thought I knew what to expect with When We're Thirty--after all, its premise involves the classic trope of marrying your friend if you're not married by a certain age (in this case, thirty). But Dembowksi makes that trope all her own. First--the characters! Hannah and Will, while both flawed, are completely relatable and authentic. Their love is real and so is their respect for one another, which just made me fall in love with both of them! Second--the dialogue! When these characters interacted, I felt like I was right there with them in the room. And I wanted to be there. If you like romance stories with humor and heart, this is the book for you. Looking forward to reading more from Dembowski.
April 26, 2021
This book was a pretty good read with a fun trope of the Marriage Pact! Hannah and Will were best friends in college, but lost touch over the last few years until he shows up to remind her of their marriage pact. These two have great chemistry and sweet friendship moments from the past that I loved reading about.
WHEN WE'RE THIRTY has great female friendships, sweet moments, and a lot of good exploration of the navigating of complex family relationships. There is a lot to love about this story.
This book did seem to thoroughly (and sometimes too thoroughly) explore unimportant moments in their story as they navigate their marriage of convenience while totally skipping over what should be really key moments. It was confusing. We get a lot of drawn out story as they interact with their respective friends and families, but totally skip over the first time these two have to share a bed after getting married AND skip over the first time they get cross the physical intimacy barrier (by showering together). And even though it wasn't sex, it should have been a huge moment. It's not that I was disappointed that the sexy parts like this were skipped (although, you KNOW I love smut) it's the EMOTIONAL aspect of those moments that should have been explored and were completely cut out. This happens repeatedly in the book.
WHEN WE'RE THIRTY had some really great parts and I think a lot of readers would enjoy it, but I felt it needed some heavy editing of the unimportant moments AND some expanding on the very important moments.
WHEN WE'RE THIRTY has great female friendships, sweet moments, and a lot of good exploration of the navigating of complex family relationships. There is a lot to love about this story.
This book did seem to thoroughly (and sometimes too thoroughly) explore unimportant moments in their story as they navigate their marriage of convenience while totally skipping over what should be really key moments. It was confusing. We get a lot of drawn out story as they interact with their respective friends and families, but totally skip over the first time these two have to share a bed after getting married AND skip over the first time they get cross the physical intimacy barrier (by showering together). And even though it wasn't sex, it should have been a huge moment. It's not that I was disappointed that the sexy parts like this were skipped (although, you KNOW I love smut) it's the EMOTIONAL aspect of those moments that should have been explored and were completely cut out. This happens repeatedly in the book.
WHEN WE'RE THIRTY had some really great parts and I think a lot of readers would enjoy it, but I felt it needed some heavy editing of the unimportant moments AND some expanding on the very important moments.
March 15, 2024
2.5/5. This book started off being quite average. I liked the trope, but the writing did not quite sparkle. Then it got downright annoying because Will turned into the biggest Arsehole, devolving from withholding the truth to telling outright lies. He then had the audacity to be angry at her for resenting his deception. He also took too long to unleash himself from his severely dysfunctional family. In addition, some things did not quite add up for this Aussie reader, who is lucky enough to be in a country with Medicare for all. For example, Samantha was supposedly struggling with this knee injury for months, but a long overdue orthopaedic consultation suddenly made her fearful that urgent surgery is needed. Why on earth would surgery be urgent after so long? Also while not flushed with cash, she had a steady income and wasn't exactly poor, so how can she not even afford to see a physiotherapist at least once for assessment all this time? Maybe forgoing a couple of takeout meals/coffees for a few weeks would have covered the fee. It was a struggle to finish in the end.
I enjoyed the narration. Pleasant voice.
I enjoyed the narration. Pleasant voice.
July 19, 2021
This was such an uplifting, light hearted and perfect weekend read, in the fake relationship trope I just adore.
Hannah is stuck - stuck in her tiny apartment, stuck in her dead end job, that is until … a knock at the door one night changes everything as her high school friend Will on bender knee collects on a marriage pact they made years ago, that when they turn thirty and still haven’t found ‘the one’, they can turn to each other.
This was such a witty, romantic and delightful read that is perfectly paced and with enough drama to keep the story enticing and kept those pages turning, all with a fantastic HEA.
I really enjoyed this one!
Hannah is stuck - stuck in her tiny apartment, stuck in her dead end job, that is until … a knock at the door one night changes everything as her high school friend Will on bender knee collects on a marriage pact they made years ago, that when they turn thirty and still haven’t found ‘the one’, they can turn to each other.
This was such a witty, romantic and delightful read that is perfectly paced and with enough drama to keep the story enticing and kept those pages turning, all with a fantastic HEA.
I really enjoyed this one!
April 16, 2021
When We're Thirty is the kind of romance book I like the best--with a couple who are delightful and funny, but with lots of obstacles in their path to find lasting happiness and love. Will and Hannah were best friends in college who drifted apart--until the day Will shows up at Hannah's apartment to make good on the pact they'd made to marry if they were both still single when they turned 30. Their lives have gone in opposite directions, and they each have reasons for entering into this pact. What follows is a wonderful friends to lovers story, filled with pitfalls, past hurts, and even some anger as they are trying to figure out what their hearts really want. I loved that it wasn't easy, that they didn't just declare their love for each other right away, that they reignited their friendship first, and then had to deal with families and exes and lots of messiness! My own heart was on quite a roller coaster throughout, following the ups and downs of their relationship, and always cheering them on! Hannah and Will are such an endearing couple, complex and real and thorny and lovely. This is a debut novel--and after reading this I can't wait to find out what comes next from this author!
April 27, 2021
Oh my gosh I loved this book! Who doesn’t love a romance with characters that you fall in love with immediately!
Hannah and Will are college friends who make a half joke to marry each other if they are both unmarried by the age of thirty! When they both finish college they each head their separate ways, neither of them really thinking about the promise they had made. Shortly after Hannah turns thirty she’s shocked when Will shows up ready to marry her like they had promised. Soon we follow the two on their adventure of friends to lovers along with some side characters I felt made the story even more worth it to read! What made the story even more realistic was they didn’t immediately fall in love, and boy did they have some hoops to jump through, exes and family! I found myself cheering for them and wanting them to have a happy ending! Five stars!
Hannah and Will are college friends who make a half joke to marry each other if they are both unmarried by the age of thirty! When they both finish college they each head their separate ways, neither of them really thinking about the promise they had made. Shortly after Hannah turns thirty she’s shocked when Will shows up ready to marry her like they had promised. Soon we follow the two on their adventure of friends to lovers along with some side characters I felt made the story even more worth it to read! What made the story even more realistic was they didn’t immediately fall in love, and boy did they have some hoops to jump through, exes and family! I found myself cheering for them and wanting them to have a happy ending! Five stars!
December 12, 2021
Is it one of my top-tier adult romances??? No.
But did I enjoy reading it? Absolutely.
I am all for fake relationships and if that mixes with the second chance trope it gets all the better all quickly. Minor issues that cost the stars-
1. The amount of time they were just thinking about the past.
2. The dialogues were too cringy sometimes and didn't feel realistic.
3. The falling in love part should have been more convincing.
But did I enjoy reading it? Absolutely.
I am all for fake relationships and if that mixes with the second chance trope it gets all the better all quickly. Minor issues that cost the stars-
1. The amount of time they were just thinking about the past.
2. The dialogues were too cringy sometimes and didn't feel realistic.
3. The falling in love part should have been more convincing.
April 27, 2021
Thank you so much @casey_dembowski for an e-arc of your book!
I'm so excited to tell you about this awesome debut rom com that comes out TODAY!
I loved it ❤
This book was so cute and the characters were so likeable, and relatable (well except for Madison) but william and Hannah they will have you rooting for their fake marriage.
William and Hannah make a marriage pact back in college.....if they weren't married by thirty, they would marry each other.
Hannah still not married with a job that has no health insurance; and barely making ends meet.
William not married either and wanting to climb the corporate ladder in the family business.....
Well....they take the leap, with some fine drafted rules 🤣
You need to read this one to see what happens, you won't be disappointed.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I'm so excited to tell you about this awesome debut rom com that comes out TODAY!
I loved it ❤
This book was so cute and the characters were so likeable, and relatable (well except for Madison) but william and Hannah they will have you rooting for their fake marriage.
William and Hannah make a marriage pact back in college.....if they weren't married by thirty, they would marry each other.
Hannah still not married with a job that has no health insurance; and barely making ends meet.
William not married either and wanting to climb the corporate ladder in the family business.....
Well....they take the leap, with some fine drafted rules 🤣
You need to read this one to see what happens, you won't be disappointed.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
April 22, 2021
When We're Thirty is a charming debut with mutual pining for days. A friends to lovers/marriage of convenience mashup between two people who are made for each other. This delightful contemporary romance, specifically Will and Hannah but the secondary characters as well, stole my heart in the first chapter and didn't let it go until the utterly romantic last page. I can't wait to see what Dembowski brings us next.
Thank you to the author and publisher for my complimentary ARC. All opinions are my own.
Thank you to the author and publisher for my complimentary ARC. All opinions are my own.
June 1, 2021
As someone who had an “At Thirty Settlement” for a while, I was very much looking forward to this story and the potential of a “When We”re Thirty Marriage Pact” successful completion. This story is about Will and Hannah who made a When We’re Thirty marriage pact during their senior year of college. After a really messy heartbreak, Will shows up to Hannah’s apartment to initiate the pact. One thing turns into many things leaving Will and Hannah to decide their next steps.
I really wanted to love this book, but I just couldn’t get into it for the life of me. The story felt very done yet half-baked. This definitely followed the path of most romance novels and Rom-Coms which is why it felt stale and already done to me. The plot, character development, and conflict all felt like an afterthought or a rough draft. I literally knew the entire story by chapter five and wasn’t that motivated to find out that i was correct. However, I definitely wanted to know more about Daniel development, and I would still read a second book about his love story.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I really wanted to love this book, but I just couldn’t get into it for the life of me. The story felt very done yet half-baked. This definitely followed the path of most romance novels and Rom-Coms which is why it felt stale and already done to me. The plot, character development, and conflict all felt like an afterthought or a rough draft. I literally knew the entire story by chapter five and wasn’t that motivated to find out that i was correct. However, I definitely wanted to know more about Daniel development, and I would still read a second book about his love story.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
July 20, 2022
A pact between two friends to marry each other if they were still single at 30 seemed like just a fun college agreement, until one of them shows up to propose. This trope was so much fun and absolutely adorable as a romcom. For a first book, Dembowski did good. I can't wait to see what her next book release holds for us.
May 8, 2021
When We're Thirty is a great, fun read. It keeps you engaged and wanting to know where the story will go. You fall in love with Hannah and Will as they are falling for eachother. Dembowski creates enough drama to have conflict that keeps you rooting to their love story while staying true to who her characters are.
April 27, 2021
My morning was spent floating in the pool and finishing this gem that’s out today!
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What a fun book! When college best friends Hannah and Will make a pinky promise and a pact to marry each other when they turn 30 neither actually thought the pact would become a reality!
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Yet, fast forward to Hannah’s 30th birthday and Will is at the door with an engagement ring after not seeing or talking for years.
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This is seriously so much fun plus I love when she falls apart her go to is to binge watch twilight with legit sound logic. “We can’t watch them fall apart before we watch them fall in love.” Now this is a true story!
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From pact, to fake romance, to best friendship to love this book is pure joy. I loved their relationship from start to finish and such a fun poolside read.
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Thank you so much to @casey_dembowski for this gift of a book. Happy pub day!
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What are you doing today to enjoy this gorgeous weather?!
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#quarantine#foffimreading#bookclub#bookaddict#bookcommunity#goodreads#bookishbounds#aprilshowers#bookishladiesclub#bookwineandmetime#whenwerethirty
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What a fun book! When college best friends Hannah and Will make a pinky promise and a pact to marry each other when they turn 30 neither actually thought the pact would become a reality!
.
Yet, fast forward to Hannah’s 30th birthday and Will is at the door with an engagement ring after not seeing or talking for years.
.
This is seriously so much fun plus I love when she falls apart her go to is to binge watch twilight with legit sound logic. “We can’t watch them fall apart before we watch them fall in love.” Now this is a true story!
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From pact, to fake romance, to best friendship to love this book is pure joy. I loved their relationship from start to finish and such a fun poolside read.
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Thank you so much to @casey_dembowski for this gift of a book. Happy pub day!
.
What are you doing today to enjoy this gorgeous weather?!
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#quarantine#foffimreading#bookclub#bookaddict#bookcommunity#goodreads#bookishbounds#aprilshowers#bookishladiesclub#bookwineandmetime#whenwerethirty
May 5, 2021
So cute!! I loved this book!!
When I was in college, my friend Sean and I made a pact that if we were not married by 35, we’d marry each other. And that is what this book is about - two friends who make a marriage pact and then when they are not married by 30, they try to convince their friends and family that they are madly in love and about to get married!
I loved EVERYTHING about this book. Both characters are relatable and flawed and well written. They have family drama to deal with and their journey from friends to lovers is not smooth, but it is very realistic.
When I was in college, my friend Sean and I made a pact that if we were not married by 35, we’d marry each other. And that is what this book is about - two friends who make a marriage pact and then when they are not married by 30, they try to convince their friends and family that they are madly in love and about to get married!
I loved EVERYTHING about this book. Both characters are relatable and flawed and well written. They have family drama to deal with and their journey from friends to lovers is not smooth, but it is very realistic.
June 3, 2021
Will Thorne and Hannah Abbott made a deal when they graduated from college: if they are both unmarried by the time they both turn thirty, they'll marry each other. Fast forward eight years and WIll shows up on Hannah's doorstep after a five year absence with a huge diamond ring and a proposal. Hannah is rightfully skeptical, but due to her employer not having health insurance, she agrees. Now they have to come up with the rules for being fake married... as well as follow them.
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First off, I love the cover. But unfortunately it implies that this book is a RomCom when it's really more of a family drama with romantic elements. I did not expect high tension family drama that includes but is not limited to: cheating, parental death, parental abuse, emotional abuse, financial abuse, manipulation, and slut-shaming. It's a lot. And it was a lot more than I was expecting.
The plot and motivations also didn't work for me. And here I need to give some minor spoiler alerts.
So, there is a marriage pact but it's mostly handwaved away. What this really is, is a marriage of convenience romance. On her side, she has a bum knee that may need surgery after a car accident (Partially torn ACL). As someone who has a partially torn ACL, I can tell you that they aren't going to let you self-diagnose and they are definitely going to hold off on surgery as long as possible. And since her injury was caused by a car accident, her car insurance should cover her... even the lowest levels should cover this. (I say this because I was in a really bad car accident and they covered all of my bills.) So Hannah's reasons for marrying WIll don't land for me. Will's reasons for the marriage were equally hard to swallow. In order to make partner in his family firm, he needs to look stable... but after his older brother cheated on him with his girlfriend, Madison, and they are now engaged he's having issues concentrating and has made a big mistake. So clearly the way to show that he's stable and with it is to have a Surprise!Marriage with your former college friend. Again, the reasoning didn't make sense.
I also found one of the main arcs problematic. Specifically the Madison plot. It reeked of slutshaming and unbelievable pettiness. It also felt like manufactured drama for the sake of drama.
I could have overlooked this if the romance had been on point and believable... but this book suffered from a lack of editing. And by that I don't just mean copy editing (although it could use that too), but content editing as well. So many scenes.-- important scenes -- petered out and left the reader hanging. A lot of growing together or intimacy scenes were handwaved away while others that had nothing to do with the romance were covered... I don't need to know every single vow that they made or what kind of coffee everyone drinks. There was too much focus on what felt like inconsequential things and not enough on the romance itself. Hannah and Will were okay characters, but I didn't buy the romance between them. They didn't do enough together on the page to make me believe the chemistry. The book didn't need a sex scene... (And it doesn't have one-- all sex is closed door) but it needed more moments of flirting, intimacy, and growing together.
Worse, this is billed as a Romantic comedy and I didn't laugh once while reading this. And it wasn't because the humor wasn't to my taste (I am not a fan of sitcoms/slapstick), it just wasn't present.
I did like some of this book. For instance I actually liked the realism of Brian's relationship with Hannah... I even liked how it ended. (although I felt really bad for the guy... he wasn't a bad guy just not a good fit for Hannah and Kudos to the author for showing that). But I was sitting there going... "Hey, maybe get your key back from him." Which didn't happen and had me facepalming. I liked the realism of NYC. NYC and the Hamptons were as much characters as the rest. I also liked Riley, Stephanie, and Daniel who were good support systems.
The thing was, I really wanted to like this book. There aren't enough marriage pact romances out there. And I actually like the marriage of convenience trope, but this book didn't land. At least not for me.
And for that I give this:
Two Stars
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First off, I love the cover. But unfortunately it implies that this book is a RomCom when it's really more of a family drama with romantic elements. I did not expect high tension family drama that includes but is not limited to: cheating, parental death, parental abuse, emotional abuse, financial abuse, manipulation, and slut-shaming. It's a lot. And it was a lot more than I was expecting.
The plot and motivations also didn't work for me. And here I need to give some minor spoiler alerts.
So, there is a marriage pact but it's mostly handwaved away. What this really is, is a marriage of convenience romance. On her side, she has a bum knee that may need surgery after a car accident (Partially torn ACL). As someone who has a partially torn ACL, I can tell you that they aren't going to let you self-diagnose and they are definitely going to hold off on surgery as long as possible. And since her injury was caused by a car accident, her car insurance should cover her... even the lowest levels should cover this. (I say this because I was in a really bad car accident and they covered all of my bills.) So Hannah's reasons for marrying WIll don't land for me. Will's reasons for the marriage were equally hard to swallow. In order to make partner in his family firm, he needs to look stable... but after his older brother cheated on him with his girlfriend, Madison, and they are now engaged he's having issues concentrating and has made a big mistake. So clearly the way to show that he's stable and with it is to have a Surprise!Marriage with your former college friend. Again, the reasoning didn't make sense.
I also found one of the main arcs problematic. Specifically the Madison plot. It reeked of slutshaming and unbelievable pettiness. It also felt like manufactured drama for the sake of drama.
I could have overlooked this if the romance had been on point and believable... but this book suffered from a lack of editing. And by that I don't just mean copy editing (although it could use that too), but content editing as well. So many scenes.-- important scenes -- petered out and left the reader hanging. A lot of growing together or intimacy scenes were handwaved away while others that had nothing to do with the romance were covered... I don't need to know every single vow that they made or what kind of coffee everyone drinks. There was too much focus on what felt like inconsequential things and not enough on the romance itself. Hannah and Will were okay characters, but I didn't buy the romance between them. They didn't do enough together on the page to make me believe the chemistry. The book didn't need a sex scene... (And it doesn't have one-- all sex is closed door) but it needed more moments of flirting, intimacy, and growing together.
Worse, this is billed as a Romantic comedy and I didn't laugh once while reading this. And it wasn't because the humor wasn't to my taste (I am not a fan of sitcoms/slapstick), it just wasn't present.
I did like some of this book. For instance I actually liked the realism of Brian's relationship with Hannah... I even liked how it ended. (although I felt really bad for the guy... he wasn't a bad guy just not a good fit for Hannah and Kudos to the author for showing that). But I was sitting there going... "Hey, maybe get your key back from him." Which didn't happen and had me facepalming. I liked the realism of NYC. NYC and the Hamptons were as much characters as the rest. I also liked Riley, Stephanie, and Daniel who were good support systems.
The thing was, I really wanted to like this book. There aren't enough marriage pact romances out there. And I actually like the marriage of convenience trope, but this book didn't land. At least not for me.
And for that I give this:
Two Stars
June 23, 2021
When Hannah Abbott opens her door on her thirtieth birthday, she never expects to see her old college friend and crush Will Thorne down on one knee with a ring in his hand. Years ago, while in college, they made a pact to marry each other if they weren’t married by thirty, and Will has come to enact the pact. Hannah, a journalist for an alternative magazine who needs health insurance, agrees to marry her old friend. Will, who secretly has romantic feelings for Hannah, is thrilled and hopeful that their friendship will turn into something more. First, they must convince everyone that their marriage is legit.
The story switches between Hannah and Will’s perspectives, which I liked. They are both well-developed and well-layered, relatable characters with realistic ambitions and challenges. Will is trying to redeem himself in his wealthy family-run business. His family is messy and complicated, and there’s a lot that Will has to contend with while trying to prove himself. Grief, betrayal, doubt, and resentment make this journey difficult. Plus, there are several toxic people in his life that do nothing but hurt him and, by extension, Hannah.
Hannah has the job of her dreams, but she is barely getting by. She struggles with a failed relationship, tension in her family, and an ongoing, painful injury. And Hannah has always been a person who leads with her head. Rational and logical, Hannah rarely acts on impulse, especially with something as important as marriage. But Will is the only man she’s ever trusted, the only man who has never let her down, and they both promise to put their friendship above all else. As Hannah and Will reconnect, they become a great support to each other and help each other deal with the messy realities of life.
The fake dating, friends-to-lovers romance between Hannah and Will is fantastic. Great friends in college, Hannah and Will have the kind of relationship where they can not see each other for years, and when they finally meet again, it’s as if no time has passed. They have such a strong connection, and from the moment they reunite, they pick up right where they left off. I love that they start as friends and take things slowly to see if they have something more. This is the most important relationship in their lives, and both are determined to keep it that way. They fit together so well, and their continual respect, trust, and admiration of each other show how deep their bond is.
Though their marriage begins in an unconventional way and for different reasons, their chemistry and underlying feelings for each other are undeniable. Of course, their relationship isn’t without problems. Secrets, the marriage pact, manipulative people, hidden feelings, and family issues cause many conflicts, and it’s interesting to see how they handle it all. Other obstacles include work troubles and class issues. Their relationship is dynamic and complex and relatable and filled with sexual tension.
Some of the other characters in the story are fabulous as well, especially Hannah and Will’s friend Kate and Hannah’s boss Riley. Kate is the kind of person who tells it like it is, and I found her honesty refreshing. Riley is the boss/friend that everyone deserves – strong, supportive, funny, and encouraging. I could easily see a continuation of the story focusing on one of these women or Will’s younger brother, who is also intriguing.
This is a wonderful story about love, friendship, and family. I love the pop culture references, the vivid New York backdrop, and the swoon-tastic and charming love story. I can’t wait to read more by this debut author and am so thankful to have received a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.
The story switches between Hannah and Will’s perspectives, which I liked. They are both well-developed and well-layered, relatable characters with realistic ambitions and challenges. Will is trying to redeem himself in his wealthy family-run business. His family is messy and complicated, and there’s a lot that Will has to contend with while trying to prove himself. Grief, betrayal, doubt, and resentment make this journey difficult. Plus, there are several toxic people in his life that do nothing but hurt him and, by extension, Hannah.
Hannah has the job of her dreams, but she is barely getting by. She struggles with a failed relationship, tension in her family, and an ongoing, painful injury. And Hannah has always been a person who leads with her head. Rational and logical, Hannah rarely acts on impulse, especially with something as important as marriage. But Will is the only man she’s ever trusted, the only man who has never let her down, and they both promise to put their friendship above all else. As Hannah and Will reconnect, they become a great support to each other and help each other deal with the messy realities of life.
The fake dating, friends-to-lovers romance between Hannah and Will is fantastic. Great friends in college, Hannah and Will have the kind of relationship where they can not see each other for years, and when they finally meet again, it’s as if no time has passed. They have such a strong connection, and from the moment they reunite, they pick up right where they left off. I love that they start as friends and take things slowly to see if they have something more. This is the most important relationship in their lives, and both are determined to keep it that way. They fit together so well, and their continual respect, trust, and admiration of each other show how deep their bond is.
Though their marriage begins in an unconventional way and for different reasons, their chemistry and underlying feelings for each other are undeniable. Of course, their relationship isn’t without problems. Secrets, the marriage pact, manipulative people, hidden feelings, and family issues cause many conflicts, and it’s interesting to see how they handle it all. Other obstacles include work troubles and class issues. Their relationship is dynamic and complex and relatable and filled with sexual tension.
Some of the other characters in the story are fabulous as well, especially Hannah and Will’s friend Kate and Hannah’s boss Riley. Kate is the kind of person who tells it like it is, and I found her honesty refreshing. Riley is the boss/friend that everyone deserves – strong, supportive, funny, and encouraging. I could easily see a continuation of the story focusing on one of these women or Will’s younger brother, who is also intriguing.
This is a wonderful story about love, friendship, and family. I love the pop culture references, the vivid New York backdrop, and the swoon-tastic and charming love story. I can’t wait to read more by this debut author and am so thankful to have received a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.
August 16, 2021
4.5/5
What on EARTH is this incredible, heartwarming, funny debut romance I just read?! When We're Thirty by Casey Dembowski is apparently a debut but it sure didn't feel like it to me. This was an emotional roller coaster that had me laughing out loud throughout and brought tears to my eyes about just as much. I loved Hannah and Will and they might actually be my first favorite couple in a romance that I will actually remember. I loved the romance between the two including the sudden marriage and there is definitely more than one trope hiding in the novel. There are some shall we say sexier scenes, but these aren't really steamy or all that descriptive which I for one am perfectly fine with. They gave me just enough steam without there really being STEAM, ya know? I think this would make a great audiobook, but it was just as good reading it and a super quick read at that.
The narrative switches between both Will and Hannah and I don't think I had a favorite viewpoint between the two. I loved both of them equally, and I especially loved that you got to see some family/friend dynamics through both of their POVs. Both of their stories were pretty emotional, and their family members would make me so mad at times, but also had their redeeming qualities. At least some of them did... This is a romance, but it really focuses on family and friendship as well and I loved that about it. I also think it would make a fantastic movie! The music aspects were so fun, and I was a little obsessed with Hannah's job. She also had a cat and I loved when Dembowski would mention him since I am a total cat person after all. When We're Thirty was completely adorable while also focusing on some heavy topics which created the perfect mix. I highly recommend this book to romance and women's fiction readers, but also anyone who just wants something that is fun and on the lighter side.
Thank you to the author and Let’s Talk Books Promo for my free copy. Thoughts and opinions are my own.
What on EARTH is this incredible, heartwarming, funny debut romance I just read?! When We're Thirty by Casey Dembowski is apparently a debut but it sure didn't feel like it to me. This was an emotional roller coaster that had me laughing out loud throughout and brought tears to my eyes about just as much. I loved Hannah and Will and they might actually be my first favorite couple in a romance that I will actually remember. I loved the romance between the two including the sudden marriage and there is definitely more than one trope hiding in the novel. There are some shall we say sexier scenes, but these aren't really steamy or all that descriptive which I for one am perfectly fine with. They gave me just enough steam without there really being STEAM, ya know? I think this would make a great audiobook, but it was just as good reading it and a super quick read at that.
The narrative switches between both Will and Hannah and I don't think I had a favorite viewpoint between the two. I loved both of them equally, and I especially loved that you got to see some family/friend dynamics through both of their POVs. Both of their stories were pretty emotional, and their family members would make me so mad at times, but also had their redeeming qualities. At least some of them did... This is a romance, but it really focuses on family and friendship as well and I loved that about it. I also think it would make a fantastic movie! The music aspects were so fun, and I was a little obsessed with Hannah's job. She also had a cat and I loved when Dembowski would mention him since I am a total cat person after all. When We're Thirty was completely adorable while also focusing on some heavy topics which created the perfect mix. I highly recommend this book to romance and women's fiction readers, but also anyone who just wants something that is fun and on the lighter side.
Thank you to the author and Let’s Talk Books Promo for my free copy. Thoughts and opinions are my own.
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