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A review by futurama
One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book was fun! I'm very picky about romance and (hate to say it but don't know another term for it) chick lit and this fit the bill.
It hurt to see these lame men make Bea feel insecure again. I wanted to see the confident Bea we saw in the beginning of the book, before she became a TV star. And honestly? The men on Main Squeeze were incredibly flat, not dimensional at all. I think the only one that had some sort of realistic background was Sam. Stereotypical French chef? Fitness instructors? I know most of them had to be throw aways but come on.
And Asher, why did Bea have such a connection with him? He was by far the worst of the bunch. The reveal at the end was so disappointing, Bea and Asher have no chemistry at all. I knew they were set up to be together but tbh I think Bea would have been much happier with Luc if he wasn't so damn stereotypically "French". It's funny that this is a "romance" book since the romance was the worst part!
Everything else about the story was fun. I've never watched The Bachelor/ette and now I think I might. It was fun to see Bea go on all these wild dates Lauren set up. And the costumes! I hope this is made into a TV show because I need to see those clothes visually. Stayman-London's writing is funny and easy to read. I enjoyed the articles and group chats breaking up the prose. Overall, it was a very fun read! And I'll definitely read whatever Stayman-London cooks up next.
And Asher, why did Bea have such a connection with him? He was by far the worst of the bunch. The reveal at the end was so disappointing, Bea and Asher have no chemistry at all. I knew they were set up to be together but tbh I think Bea would have been much happier with Luc if he wasn't so damn stereotypically "French". It's funny that this is a "romance" book since the romance was the worst part!
Everything else about the story was fun. I've never watched The Bachelor/ette and now I think I might. It was fun to see Bea go on all these wild dates Lauren set up. And the costumes! I hope this is made into a TV show because I need to see those clothes visually. Stayman-London's writing is funny and easy to read. I enjoyed the articles and group chats breaking up the prose. Overall, it was a very fun read! And I'll definitely read whatever Stayman-London cooks up next.