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oceanwriter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Hardcore Audrey Hepburn fan Amelia ‘Rae’ Rose needs a break from her life in the limelight. Taking a lesson from Princess Ann in Roman Holiday, she sneaks away for a trip to Rome… Sort of. The next best (and drivable) destination is Rome, Kentucky. During this trip she meets Noah, a small-town baker running his grandmother’s pie shop.
Being a fan of Audrey Hepburn myself, I quite enjoyed the references to her and her films. Of course, Roman Holiday is the focus (it’s nice to see this one get a little more credit!). Personally, I would not call this a modern take on the film. Loosely inspired at best. And while yes, I did enjoy the Audrey Hepburn discussions at first, they wore thin by the end. In the age of fandom culture, I didn’t buy Amelia’s fangirling as being any sort of wow factor to anyone. Then again, this is coming from someone who’s been unapologetically a geeky classics fan her entire life.
The book was cute, but definitely not a writing style I seek out. I have another one of Sarah Adam’s books so I still plan on reading more despite it not being my preference. I was looking for a lighthearted and fluffy read and this fit the bill. Ultimately and preferences aside, this was what I was looking to read.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Dementia, and Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity and Sexual content
annnakane's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Moderate: Cursing, Infidelity, and Death of parent
Minor: Fire/Fire injury and Injury/Injury detail
makennama's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Moderate: Cursing and Sexual content
akswhy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Cursing and Dementia
Moderate: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Blood, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Sexual harassment
theespressoedition's review
4.5
Graphic: Gaslighting and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Cursing and Abandonment
Minor: Sexual content
annahamburger's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Stalking, Car accident, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug use, Blood, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
infjkiki's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, Dementia, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Fire/Fire injury and Injury/Injury detail
vj_thompson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Infidelity, Sexual content, and Stalking
cady_sass's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Cursing, Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
readingwithmeredith's review against another edition
3.25
Minor: Cursing and Sexual content