I’m surprised this book isn’t rated higher on Goodreads - I liked it. It had more depth and character development than the last couple books I’ve read. The title doesn’t really capture the spirit or major theme of the book. Sure, Mackenzie (Mac) is initially playing it safe and conforming to the ideals of her family and boyfriend, but that changes quickly when she meets “local bad boy” Cooper Hartley. He meets her with less-than-noble intentions, but as they get to know each other real feelings emerge, and the pairing felt believable to me. His family drama was touching and gives the reader some insight into his personality and choices. I liked his interactions with his twin brother, Evan, which makes me interested in reading the next book in the series. (8)
Jennifer and Scott are work rivals at a publishing company. He scoffs at her favorite fantasy series, so she’s shocked to see him at a week-long fantasy immersion vacation. Enemies to lovers, always fun. I love this duo’s writing style, like the line about Princess Bride-ing it down a hill and other clever turns of phrases. I’ll read whatever they write just for that. I liked how they incorporated the fantasy world, Elytheum, into the story, even if it was a bit over-the-top and unrealistic. I’m not a big fantasy reader, and I wasn’t sure what a fae is (Google confirms my thought that it’s like a fairy), but I could appreciate how ingrained the series is into Jennifer’s life. I liked Jennifer and Scott’s interactions, for the most part. I think the biggest flaw is that the only thing really keeping the characters apart is their suspicion and fear. Which got a little repetitive. And Jennifer’s self reflections got a bit tedious for me. All in all it was a cute read. I liked t...
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