Berls
Written on May 5, 2021
I read the first book years ago and have always planned to continue the series, so when I saw that Hollywood on Tap was coming to audio, I decided to give it a go. It was a fun, light, quick read and I'm glad I was able to continue with the Sweet sisters.
Natalie is a very likable character for me - we're extremely similar. She likes order - she imposes it as much as possible with her spreadsheets and multi-step plans. I understand that need to order your chaotic world to cope, so I felt a kinship with her. I liked Sean well enough, but I would have liked to see a much deeper side to him. He's dealt with quite a lot and I felt like it didn't really come through in his personality. I felt like for all he'd done in his life, he seemed extremely ordinary - like his experiences hadn't actually changed him.
I enjoyed watching them continue their fight for the brewery - this time against an unknown saboteur - and I think the mystery was well done. I had suspicions but was thrown off the trail plenty, which is what I like in a mystery. The romance between Natalie and Sean was steamy, but also felt like it sprung out of nowhere. I would have like some more build up and growth in their relationship so that the steam made more sense.
Charlotte North is a narrator I've listened to several times and I really enjoy her performances. She does a great job with voices and bringing the characters to life. If she narrates the next book, I'll be happy to listen to it as well.
