Reviews: Three's a Crowd (2)
“An enjoyable emotional and passionate romantic tale.”
(Paperback)
I enjoyed this complex romance; Daisy and Adam's families were close, and Zach, although unrelated to Adam, had a challenging home life that made him an almost permanent resident at Adam's house. The book begins at a family anniversary holiday party where the three friends are reunited as young adults. Daisy sees Adam as the older brother she didn't have, but her feelings for Zach are unclear; from his constant antagonism towards her, it seems his feelings mirror hers; it's complicated. Years later, Daisy and Adam are in a relationship, but when a successful Zach reappears, the problems begin. I like this romantic tale's immersive quality and believable emotion. Nothing is what it seems; whilst all the characters have likeable traits, they are flawed and relatable. It has elements of glamour, family drama and friendship. It's addictive reading because you want to know what happens. I like the emotional complexity, the characters and the romance.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.
“cute and quick”
(Paperback)
3.5 stars rounded up to 4. This was a super quick, cute read. I loved the first couple of chapters and the teen angst, and on the surface of those chapters, Adam seems like the obvious choice. The jump in time to their mid-twenties didn't have the same strength though, and Adam's character quickly becomes quite unlikeable and boarish. We never get to know Zach well enough outside of the Hollywood star persona until the final couple of chapters and the epilogue. The connection with Daisy is strong and it would have been good to see more of that throughout. This was sweet, but could have done with being a little longer to allow us more time with the characters. Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood for the ARC!
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Three's a Crowd
Fiction, General Fiction
Christy McKellen (author)
Paperback Published on: 24/06/2024
Price: £26.99
