When We're Thirty

Things I liked:

Characters such as Riley, Charlaine, & Kate.

The plot: “If we aren’t married by ___ age, then let’s get hitched!”

Sweet romance

Things that could’ve been better:

Better writing. The author tried to pan the book out, but certain high points turned anticlimactic because of the delivery. It just fell flat and was very frustrating. SPOILER! SPOILER! [Like the reveal of JT or their first time confessing their love to each other.]

Fights between Will and Hannah seemed so unnecessary, even if it was used as a catalyst to further advance the story. I found it hard to digest SPOILER! SPOILER! [ how they just got back together with each other no matter what?]

The jumps between scenes. Important scenes just vanished, and certain rambles were in place instead.

Unnecessary spotlight on Madison and Jo. Their characters never seemed steady and always changing.

I had to push through the first half of the book, if it weren’t an ARC, I would’ve probably DNF’ed.

Overall, it’s a decent book for a debut. If you enjoy family angst intertwined with romance, this might be the one for you.

I received a complimentary advance review copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.