Hi bookworms and welcome to my review of The Ballad of Darcy and Russell by Morgan Matson. Thank you to Simon and Schuster for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review. This book comes out on May 7th!
The Ballad of Darcy and Russell follows Darcy who is a hopeless romantic, she just hasn’t found her perfect person yet. Everything is far from perfect when on her way home from a music festival, engine trouble leaves her stranded at a Nevada bus station until morning. To make matters worse it’s the day before she leaves for college, her phone is dead, and she’s out of cash. But there she meets Russell, who she instantly connects with. Taking place over one night, this story considers if it really is possible to fall in love with someone so quickly and if it’s worth saying hello when you know you’re destined for a goodbye. If you're looking for a book that'll put a smile on your face, pick this up! The Ballad of Darcy and Russell is equal parts an adorable rom-com and a journey about family. Both Darcy and Russell are going to college and each has their own struggles they're working through. I loved seeing how they came together and supported one another throughout the book. When they initially meet there is a "love at first sight" moment however, what I enjoyed the most about the romance was what came afterwards. They took time to get to know one another and focused on their self-growth. While the romance was really cute, I also enjoyed the family dynamics of each of the main characters. Both families have their problems and how they deal with them is very different. In terms of side characters, I loved reading about them and wished I could have gotten to know them a bit more. Even though the course of the book took place over a day, the pacing was very well done. It felt like the perfect amount of urgency without being too fast-paced. Speaking of, I actually binge-read this book all in one day 😂. With an adorable meet-cute, intriguing plot twists, and heartfelt moments, The Ballad of Darcy and Russell is the perfect feel-good rom-com to read this summer! I gave this book 4/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. That's a wrap on my review of The Ballad of Darcy and Russell by Morgan Matson! I hope you enjoyed it! Do you believe in love at first sight? Let me know in the comments below!
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Hi bookworms and welcome to my review of Finally Fitz by Marisa Kanter. Thank you to Simon and Schuster for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review. This book comes out on April 23rd! Also be sure to check out my interview with Marisa here! Finally Fitz follows Ava “Fitz” Fitzgerald who built her ideal life by excelling academically, launching a popular sustainable fashion platform, and spending time with her girlfriend, Danica. But Fitz’s plans to attend a prestigious summer fashion program while being long-distance with Danica are shattered when Danica breaks up with her saying she spends too much time online. Heartbroken and creatively stuck, Fitz considers a hiatus from her platform to win Danica back. However, a chance meeting with her childhood friend, Levi, leads to an unconventional plan: they’ll fake a relationship online to make their exes jealous. But when real history leads to not-so-fake feelings, Fitz will have to decide if she’s finally willing to let go of what she thought was picture-perfect and choose what might actually be right for her.
This was a delight to read! I definitely recommend Finally Fitz to everyone looking for a great summer time book. The plot was engaging and I just had to know what happened next. The writing style was fun and easy to follow and made the story so bingeable! One of my favourite aspects of Fitz's character was how she struggled with perfectionism. It was very relatable and I loved how the author approached the topic. Fitz is constantly working toward leaving the ideals of perfectionism behind. I loved following her journey with this and seeing her development as a character throughout the course of the story. The fashion aspect and Fitz's summer fashion school were an intriguing part of the plot. I enjoyed learning about Fitz's creativity and her love of creating something new out of older clothes. However, I would have liked this aspect of the story to be a bit more fleshed out and explored. We can't forget about the romance! It was so adorable from the very beginning. If friends to lovers is a favourite trope of yours then you'll love Finally Fitz! Levi and Fitz had great chemistry and it was so much fun looking back into their childhood history. The fake dating aspects were also well done and so heartwarming! Not only are romantic relationships a focus of the story, but relationships with family are as well. Seeing Fitz's family dynamic with her sisters and her parents was very intriguing. We got to learn more about each of her sisters and how impactful it was for Fitz when she feel left out of the loop. I couldn't get enough of seeing them grow together and navigate their complex emotions and misunderstandings, it made all of the characters feel so real! Filled with heart, perfectly imperfect characters, and of course plants, Finally Fitz is a must-add to your tbr. I gave this book 4.5/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨. That's all for my review of Finally Fitz by Marisa Kanter! I hope you enjoyed it! What’s your favourite flower or plant? Let me know in the comments below! |
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