Initially, I gave this two stars, but after thinking about it more, I have to give it one. I’ve never done that before. I just can’t find something redeemable. I kind of liked Naomi, but that was it. Oh, I do like that they gave Hara glasses on the cover-you don’t see that very often.
Is this supposed to be a Pride & Prejudice retelling? I can’t figure it out. THere are similar character names and Hara (Lizzie) is prejudiced and stubborn. Derek (Darcy) is wealthy and prideful. But that’s really it. If it’s supposed to be a retelling, it’s a very bad one.
Hara and Derek seem to just act in whatever way the plot needed them to. And there was absolutely no chemistry.
The whole thing was very jumpy. The pacing was all over the place. I don’t normally say this, but how did this make it through editing? The POV was odd, too. It was mostly a limited 3rd person, but then randomly it would switch to more omniscient. Maybe this is because there are two writers. But, again, this is what editing is for.
I want more diversity in books-especially romance. What I don’t want is stereotypes. One of the authors is/was a basketball wife, so maybe this is accurate, but it feels like a lot of stereotypes of so many different people. I do not recommend it for anyone. Sorry.
Thanks for reading!
Holly