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A review by fiction_and_friction
Keeping You by Alex Taylor
3.0
I usually enjoy a good accidental marriage plot, but this one didn’t quite capture me. Something was missing—it never fully pulled me in. The writing felt choppy and stiff, lacking the fluidity that usually makes a story enjoyable for me.
The reason behind Hannah's animosity toward Grayson felt weak. She was so upset after only a week of dating? Miscommunication is one of my least favorite tropes, especially when it could be easily resolved with a quick conversation.
The “will they, won’t they” dynamic also didn’t last long. There was little tension before they suddenly couldn’t keep their hands off each other. Even when their relationship became more physical, the underlying miscommunication remained unresolved.
Hannah’s troubled relationship with her mother felt forced and didn't add much depth to the story.
It seemed like the plot was just a backdrop for the spice, which, admittedly, was well done. However, I’m still unclear as to why Grayson believed he wasn’t good enough for Hannah.
The reason behind Hannah's animosity toward Grayson felt weak. She was so upset after only a week of dating? Miscommunication is one of my least favorite tropes, especially when it could be easily resolved with a quick conversation.
The “will they, won’t they” dynamic also didn’t last long. There was little tension before they suddenly couldn’t keep their hands off each other. Even when their relationship became more physical, the underlying miscommunication remained unresolved.
Hannah’s troubled relationship with her mother felt forced and didn't add much depth to the story.
It seemed like the plot was just a backdrop for the spice, which, admittedly, was well done. However, I’m still unclear as to why Grayson believed he wasn’t good enough for Hannah.