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Just started the book -will ammendment when done.

Revisado: 08-02-22

At this point in her book universe, does Penny Reid do part of her writing of the female lead with Joy Nash in mind? Because, hot damn, this pair is ABSOLUTE PERFECTION!!!

This book makes my heart squeeze in the best way!!!!

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A fun listen with a great cast.

Revisado: 07-27-22

Loved it. Amanda S & Chris B were the PERFECT choices to narrate this book.

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I LOVED this!!!

Revisado: 07-19-22

The power of a book...and, of course, it's narrator...

If you'd asked me what I knew about the world of K-pop a few days ago, I would have shrugged, named a few bands I've heard of, a few songs I might recognize. That's about it. Me, a music enthusiast with nearly 5 decades of everything musical under the sun in my playlist collection. But with that much time under my belt, I think I'm a little slower than I used to be to experience what's newer. (Altho, admittedly, I have a TBLT list of groups & artists & songs that I want to explore...someday.) Midway thru this book, though, I went to my music streaming service with the intent of finding out what I've been missing out on with K-pop. I've been missing out on A LOT.

That's the power of a book, of this book. New worlds open up. New cultures become familiar. New people, fictional or not, become close friends & acquaintances, people who share themselves & their vulnerabilities, who show that we have so many things in our life experiences that may look different, but are actually deep down very similar.

Thanks to Lily Chu, there's now a world where Ari & Jihoon exist, and I don't want to go back to a time where they didn't. This book was lovely, the characters raw & real & imperfect & human. This is one of those books that make you want to fall in love with falling in love, even if it means you have to weather the hurts along the way. It's a 5 out of 5 ❤'s.

And then there's the narration. Phillipa Soo did such an amazing job of voicing both characters, bringing Ari's vulnerability & soul-searching journey to life & seasoning it with Jihoon's sweet, contemplative presence. Phillipa Soo makes this amazing book go full-on HD. Will I search out other titles Soo has narrated just because she has narrated them? Most definitely!

All-in-all, this book/audiobook is a win. A total in-your-feelings catharsis. Fingers crossed we get some side stories from this. (Please please please!!!)

If you're reading this & you're not the author, do not pause. Go listen to this title.

Now.

Right now.

If you're reading this & you ARE the author and/or narrator, my sincere thanks for your hard work & for putting this out there for us to enjoy. ❤❤❤ Thank you thank you thank you!!!

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Wow!!!

Revisado: 07-07-22

Now that is how you write a badass woman lead!!! Thank you!!! Thank you for also having a woman side character from Star City not be a trope. And for your proper description of the delicacy known as a pepperoni roll. They are amazing.

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Could I love Teddy Hamilton more???

Revisado: 05-27-22

No. The answer is no.

Malcolm Young is a new voice for me, and I'll be looking out for him in future books.

All-in-all an incredibly sweet listen, and a clever re-telling of one of the best rom-coms from my 20's. Teddy really does bring his affable self to every role he voices & I am here for it!!! Kudos to Sydney Smyth, to Teddy & Malcolm, and to everyone who made this production possible.

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Heart-melting

Revisado: 03-06-22

Is there a better pairing than Andi & Sebastian with an audio romance? The answer is...definitively...no.

Now comes the part where I normally get all swoon-y over Mr. York's voice...because, well, duh. But, this time it's Ms. Arndt who gets all the mushy, gooey goodness. Seriously, she had me crying at one point, and she knows exactly what scene I'm talking about! This was such a ride of emotions & there is no one who could better portray Aspyn's vulnerability in this book than Andi Arndt. Much kudos to her.

I have probably included this in every review I've written, but VA like Arndt & York are the reason I've kept my sanity these last few years during the pandemic. I can't thank you all enough.

As for the author, Penelope Ward, could she BE any more annoying with all these amazing home runs she keeps doling out. I mean, COME ON! 😉😘 Much thanks to her as well for keeping my TBLT list fresh & exciting.

❤❤❤ to everyone who made this listening experience possible.

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Heart. Melted.

Revisado: 02-23-22

Loved this book so muc. I want to rate it in hearts instead of stars.

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You can't go wrong with any of Blakely's books

Revisado: 02-02-22

I loved this story. It was impossible not to fall in love with both Joy & Griffin. Having Richard Armitage voicing the latter makes this a 5+ stars. More of that, please! Grace Grant was amazing as well.

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Great story & wonderful narration

Revisado: 01-22-22

I love Andi Arndt & Sebastian York! Just the perfect pair to voice this story.

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Brilliant!!!

Revisado: 01-22-22

Make sure you get comfy before you start this because once you do, you're not going to stop.

I loved this book. I loved this performance. I loved that I just spent the last 2 1/2 immersed in Lozada-Oliva's thoughts & experiences & voice. I was left wanting. I was left replete. I don't know what else to say, only that I can't say enough.

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