Reviewed by Leigha on
I read On Dublin Street when it first released. I remember enjoying it, particularly the sparks between the two leads. I decided to re-read it recently when I saw the new, cutesy cover for the eBook. The original cover fits the book way better than the new one.
Jocelyn is a frustratingly appealing and vulnerable protagonist. Having experienced a huge loss at such an early age kept her from forming deep attachments. Her fears propelled most of the issues in the novel. I’d yell “Joss, come on, man up!” even as I wanted to give her a big hug. Her slowly developing romantic feelings for Braden and platonic feelings for Ellie are beautifully earned character moments.
The romance is super hot. Once Joss and Braden decided to hook up, their relationship goes from smolder to inferno. If you prefer chaste romances, it’s best you skip this one. Their romance works well considering their age difference and life experiences. This novel marinates in their drama, but it never felt overwhelming. The ending is satisfying, although the epilogue could have been shorter. I prefer my epilogues brief.
tl;dr An appealing main character and explosive romance made this the perfect re-read.
Reading updates
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- 14 January, 2020: Finished reading
- 14 January, 2020: Reviewed