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hannah_hearts_books's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I am glad I finally picked up this book. TBH I’ve been avoiding it like the plague because of all the hype.
That being said, I absolutely loved this. I find both of the main characters in this book very likable. Amelia is happy but not syrupy sweet. She’s a pop star but is actually a believable down-to earth person. Noah is slightly gruff but really a cinnamon roll. The small town southern setting was absolutely lovely.
Even though When in Rome is a closed door romance, the chemistry just flipping works. Closed door does not mean we have to make room for Jesus, thank you very much. 😆Sarah Adams understands this and does the writing so very well.
Dare I say it? I was more invested and interested than some steamy romances I’ve read.
This was so easy to read and oddly relatable. I can’t wait for the next book following Annie. I hope every Walker sibling gets a book in this series!
That being said, I absolutely loved this. I find both of the main characters in this book very likable. Amelia is happy but not syrupy sweet. She’s a pop star but is actually a believable down-to earth person. Noah is slightly gruff but really a cinnamon roll. The small town southern setting was absolutely lovely.
Even though When in Rome is a closed door romance, the chemistry just flipping works. Closed door does not mean we have to make room for Jesus, thank you very much. 😆Sarah Adams understands this and does the writing so very well.
Dare I say it? I was more invested and interested than some steamy romances I’ve read.
This was so easy to read and oddly relatable. I can’t wait for the next book following Annie. I hope every Walker sibling gets a book in this series!
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing and Gaslighting
hdoomk's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Alcohol
readwithria's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
When In Rome was the adorable romcom I needed it to be!
This book has so much going for it! I had a great time getting to know Amelia, Noah, the Walker siblings, and Rome, Kentucky. The town really was its own character, and the people in it were so easy to love.
I loved reading about Amelia coming into her own and rediscovering who she is. I loved reading about Noah relearning how to trust. I loved reading this book in general, and I'm excited to read more from Sarah Adams.
This is also the third (!) book I've read this year with a musician as the main character, and I have thoroughly enjoyed all of them. It reminds me of why I love my job, and I connect with their artistic struggles on a whole different level.
Read this book if you love
- Audry Hepburn movies
- grumpy/sunshine
- strangers to lovers
- small-town romance
- forced proximity
- silly nicknames
I can't exactly tell you why this book wasn't five stars, but I trust the ~vibes~ and for some reason my gut told me this was four stars, so four stars it is!
This book has so much going for it! I had a great time getting to know Amelia, Noah, the Walker siblings, and Rome, Kentucky. The town really was its own character, and the people in it were so easy to love.
I loved reading about Amelia coming into her own and rediscovering who she is. I loved reading about Noah relearning how to trust. I loved reading this book in general, and I'm excited to read more from Sarah Adams.
This is also the third (!) book I've read this year with a musician as the main character, and I have thoroughly enjoyed all of them. It reminds me of why I love my job, and I connect with their artistic struggles on a whole different level.
Read this book if you love
- Audry Hepburn movies
- grumpy/sunshine
- strangers to lovers
- small-town romance
- forced proximity
- silly nicknames
I can't exactly tell you why this book wasn't five stars, but I trust the ~vibes~ and for some reason my gut told me this was four stars, so four stars it is!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Sexual content
crieraylas's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, Stalking, and Death of parent
Minor: Eating disorder, Car accident, and Abandonment
delaneylacerte4's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I really liked the characters. I feel like it is important to note how they felt about their past relationships, which made it hard for Amelia and Noah to jump into something. Noah is kind and doesn’t force Amelia (Rae) to express her feelings if she doesn’t want to. I love when they go to the lake and when they Amelia bandages Noah up after he comes home after drinking and knocking over a lamp. Amelia has to deal with the struggles of being a famous pop star who is constantly bombarded by paparazzi and fans. Rome, Kentucky is the perfect break for her. She also sucks at making pancakes and loves to play Scrabble. Noah is also a reader and has a room full of books. His parents died during a thunderstorm while on the top of a mountain, so he is afraid of storms. I think it was so cute when he got scared and asked Amelia if he could sleep with her because he couldn’t sleep.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing, Mental illness, Stalking, and Death of parent
cataperotti's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Sexual content, and Dementia
frantically's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I loved this! Adams has such a nice and easy writing style while still managing to bring across deep and real relationships. There's a great setting and I loved the small-town-vibes. At some points, I couldn't really believe that Amelia was actually this mega-star, she just seemed too normal, if that makes sense? But her and Noah's relationship was still absolutely adorable and I love how they still managed to make it work in the end <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship
Moderate: Cursing, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Classism
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Sexual content, Dementia, and Death of parent
juliaaaaaa's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I LOVED THIS BOOK!! i was smiling all the time, they are just so cute. noah is such a cutie potato and i loved the side characters, especially mabel.
if you wanna read a cute and fluffy romance, i definitely recommend this one
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Dementia, and Gaslighting
Minor: Animal death, Cursing, Abandonment, and Alcohol
abbypeekreads's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Dementia, and Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity and Sexual content
emilywemily6's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I adored this book! When everything else I tried reading/listening to wasn’t working for me, this book was always making me excited to read. The burn was sooooo slow, but it was such a sweet and sexy closed door romance. I loved how I grew to understand both characters better throughout the story, and I enjoyed the dual perspectives. The ending wrapped up super quickly and too neatly for me, but other than that I loved everything about this book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity and Gaslighting