Ashleigh wrote: "I am struggling with the writing style in this one."I noticed the writing was a little more stilted than in book 1 and the humor didn't flow as well. What are your thoughts on that?
Okay everybody, this buddy read has been extended through the end of February so take your time and enjoy. I look forward to discussing it :)
Courtney and Angela would have been great protagonists. Bummer!
Can we extend the IT buddy read into February & make it a 2 month read, please? It's a very long book and most of us need more time to complete it. TY!!
Binstin wrote: "D.L. wrote: "Can we make this a 2 month read everyone? It's really long. I can ask in the buddy read thread to have it moved to February's section next month."
I'm in favor of that!"Okay I'll ask in the buddy reads thread :) Then hopefully we can all relax with a longer timeline, really enjoy the book, and discuss it when we're ready.
Can we make this a 2 month read everyone? It's really long. I can ask in the buddy read thread to have it moved to February's section next month.
I finished it. I wasn't sure how to rate it. 3.5 stars I guess.
(view spoiler)[I was disappointed by how Carlos, my man, acted when he declared his love for Nikole and she didn't reciprocate. It's like they had agreed to stay casual and then when he went and changed the rules on her, he got upset & acted like the injured party. So in that way, how was he any different than Fisher by springing that admission on her out of the blue? It was a little frustrating that commonality wasn't addressed. I did love the happy ending though. And I teared up at the hospital scene when Jon came out and said the baby and Carlos's cousin were okay. The relief and happiness from everyone was palpable. It was a pretty decent read. Just not quite what I expected I guess. (hide spoiler)]
I am going to try to finish this by tomorrow afternoon.
I just finished chapter 10.
(view spoiler)[Nik and Carlos have good chemistry. I like Carlos. He is a pretty solid romantic interest so far. I like he's not like one of those alpha heroes who beats his chest (metaphorically or otherwise lol) or takes himself too seriously. He has a nice sense of humor too. I think Nik and Carlos are quickly going to realize they don't just want a no-strings relationship because they are already thinking about each other a lot. I like the side characters. My worry is maybe something will go wrong with Carlos's cousin who has pregnancy complications or maybe even Carlos himself because his sister keeps saying he needs to go to the doctor. It feels like foreshadowing but I hope not. I don't want a sad, heavy read. I need some escapism here. This is a cute book so far. I think I like it a little better than the first one in the series. (hide spoiler)]
^^ Awesome. I started it. I just finished chapter 2.
(view spoiler)[I feel for Nikole. OMG I would be so embarrassed if someone proposed to me on the JumboTron, even if I did love them, and especially if I didn't lol The lack of intimacy and privacy - I mean, so many people are watching!! - would be too much for me to appreciate the moment. I am so glad Carlos and his sister rescued her.
Nik was brave though to trust perfect strangers enough to get into their car. I'd be wigged out if they asked me to take a ride with them haha That said, Nik and Carlos have an easy camaraderie between them already that should make for a fun romance. Looking forward to reading more! (hide spoiler)]
Suggesting
Dead Eleven by
Jimmy Juliano for April (open to other months)
Great job Diane! Everyone did such a lovely job this year. TY for all the wonderful eye-pleasing entries.
I would like to suggest
One for the Money by
Janet Evanovich - the connection is of course the number one. :)
Starting TBR = 3173Oh my!! I must reduce that number somehow ;)
I starting this today sometime. Really excited :)
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