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A review by monicasnextchapter
The Invitation by Vi Keeland
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
⭐️ 4/5 | 🌶️ 4/5
First Person, Double Narrative | MF Open Door Romance
This was my first book of Vi Keelands and I was not disappointed! Was it all a bit far fetched, coincidental, unrealistic? Like most romances, of course. But it was a fun, spicy read with lots of character growth. Also, her best friend is awesome. I thought her career choice and diary hobby were also unique and fun storylines!
The one thing that bothered me was her relationship with her parents, ESPECIALLY her sister. For such a big thing that majorly affected her life, I was surprised by how brushed over that situation was. And the almost non existent update on where her relationship/forgiveness stands with her sister. That was just bizarre.
My favorite quote: “I think life is a series of stepping stones that branch out in all different directions. We have no idea what path we’re supposed to follow, so we tend to walk a straight line and follow the biggest stones, because that’s the easiest thing to do. Coincidences are the smaller stones that lead you on a path that veers off. If you’re brave enough, you follow those stones, and you wind up exactly where you’re supposed to be.”
Many thanks to NetGalley, Tor Publishing Group, and Bramble for an electronic ARC in exchange for an honest review! Although it was an electronic version, the hot pink sprayed edges on the new physical copies are fire! 🩷
First Person, Double Narrative | MF Open Door Romance
This was my first book of Vi Keelands and I was not disappointed! Was it all a bit far fetched, coincidental, unrealistic? Like most romances, of course. But it was a fun, spicy read with lots of character growth. Also, her best friend is awesome. I thought her career choice and diary hobby were also unique and fun storylines!
The one thing that bothered me was her relationship with her parents, ESPECIALLY her sister. For such a big thing that majorly affected her life, I was surprised by how brushed over that situation was. And the almost non existent update on where her relationship/forgiveness stands with her sister. That was just bizarre.
My favorite quote: “I think life is a series of stepping stones that branch out in all different directions. We have no idea what path we’re supposed to follow, so we tend to walk a straight line and follow the biggest stones, because that’s the easiest thing to do. Coincidences are the smaller stones that lead you on a path that veers off. If you’re brave enough, you follow those stones, and you wind up exactly where you’re supposed to be.”
Many thanks to NetGalley, Tor Publishing Group, and Bramble for an electronic ARC in exchange for an honest review! Although it was an electronic version, the hot pink sprayed edges on the new physical copies are fire! 🩷