Reviewed by Leigha on
Former gymnast Avery Abrams returns home to pick up the pieces of her life in this women’s fiction (masking as a rom-com) adult romance.
Look at that cover! I mean, this SCREAMED romantic comedy to me. I expected lots of bantering between our two leads, maybe even some hi-jinks. Instead I got a tepid romance with a disappointing leading man. Ryan was uninteresting and underdeveloped. I didn’t like the way he dismissed Avery’s valid concerns about certain events in the books. The ending is cute, but the journey to it tarnished my enjoyment.
To me, this book is not marketed correctly. While it may look and sound like a rom-com, it’s women’s fiction all the way. Most of the character developments centers around Avery as she comes to terms with her past gymnastic life. She transforms over the novel into someone confidant, motivated, and passionate about her life and her goals. I loved her relationships with the other women – I need more stories with #ladiessupportingladies. It’s empowering in the best way.
tl;dr While I did not like the romance, I found Avery’s journey to self empowerment to be inspirational.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 8 April, 2020: Finished reading
- 8 April, 2020: Reviewed