Nadia's Reviews > Someone Like You

This review is spoilerish.

Well, that was disappointing. I don't want to go into a big rant, but if I do, don't hold it against me. It's only because I love the series and the author so much.

I've been a fan of the original series since forever. Seriously, it was pure luck when I stumbled upon Lauren Layne and After the Kiss, but I was hooked. I was sold on the banter and the writing style, the funny and cute characters, the dynamics between the supporting characters, it was just perfect for me. Every now and then I return to my favorites for a quick reread and a book high. Reading those books makes me happy, like genuinely puts a smile on my face. If I get to eat chocolate too, then my day is made.

And then comes this book. Now, let's be honest, I was not a fan of the prequel either (actually I still am not completely okay with it), but it's nowhere near as bad as this book. The author decided she wanted to take a more serious route with this book, but in my opinion, the issues this book tries to handle are too difficult and it's just a fail.

The beginning was actually strong, I felt it really had potential, but after 30% or so the story loses its momentum and never catches up.
Daisy's trust issues were glossed over, and in a span of a few weeks she went from a woman wary of touch and men, to pouring her heart out to the first man she meets.
Lincoln's ex, Katie, never goes away, so there is this weird love triangle between Lincoln, Daisy and Katie. Even on the day Daisy gives birth to their twins, Katie's ghost is there. And Daisy is the one who brought her up, which says quite a lot actually. Does that mean that Daisy realizes that she will never be number one in Lincoln's life, but that she's okay with it? Because that's the feeling I got from reading this book.

And the cheesy speech in the end!! Oh my god what the hell was that?! So painful to read. He told her something along the lines of I didn't want to call you love like I called every other woman because I thought if I called you love then it would be for real like gag seriously it's disgusting. My eyes are offended. Just that whole chapter was awful. And the epilogue was yuck.

I am not a happy reader right now. No cute banter. No cute story. No cute characters. No emotions (besides being disgusted). No fun bickering with supporting characters. This book ruined every other book Lincoln is mentioned in and I.am.not.happy.