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A review by chai_and_books
Before We Came by Sloane St. James
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This book was so promising like the plot was so interesting with the whole mystery surrounding Birdie's childhood but the romantic storyline was so off putting. Like I was genuinely more interested in the mystery than her getting together with Lonan.
Like if you want me to root for them atleast make the mmc likeable. Bridget was a sweetheart. She was dealing with this extremely traumatic experience with so much grace and dignity and trying to figure out how to move forward and this dude is just throwing himself a pity party. GIVE HER SPACE READ THE ROOM PLEASE.
And are we just moving past the whole leaking her story to keep her from going back to Canada and forcing her to stay with him but make it seem like a favor out of the goodness of his heart. NO. It wasn't cute or sweet- it was creepy and manipulative. Ahhh he was so annoying.
Bridget's family was sweet and her friendship with Mickey was v wholesome except the two minutes Mickey was encouraging Lonan to wait (but I'll look past that)
I wish the kidnapping story got more attention than the romance because there was so little about it and the ending didn't feel as satisfying for her arc.
Long story short, Bridget is the sweetest and deserves the world (not Lonan)
Like if you want me to root for them atleast make the mmc likeable. Bridget was a sweetheart. She was dealing with this extremely traumatic experience with so much grace and dignity and trying to figure out how to move forward and this dude is just throwing himself a pity party. GIVE HER SPACE READ THE ROOM PLEASE.
Bridget's family was sweet and her friendship with Mickey was v wholesome except the two minutes Mickey was encouraging Lonan to wait (but I'll look past that)
I wish the kidnapping story got more attention than the romance because there was so little about it and the ending didn't feel as satisfying for her arc.
Long story short, Bridget is the sweetest and deserves the world (not Lonan)
- childhood friends to strangers to lovers
- hockey romance
- mystery
- brother's best friend