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Crushing on Kate by Theresa Paolo

bethanmharris's review against another edition

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3.0

honestly made me feel slightly emotional

katiegreig's review

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funny lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

champongramen's review against another edition

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5.0

What can I say ? I love her. I love him. I love the family, I love the town, I loved seing Shay and Matt again, I want to know all about the other siblings. I'm sold, I'll probably read everything about them at this point. I'm sold.

rosarobbie's review against another edition

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5.0

The feeling of loss, the hopelessness, and the guilt that comes with still being alive is captured wonderfully by Ms. Paolo. Diving into this book, I read it within the day. It is really just that good.

gabi_715's review

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

pattyfgd's review

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5.0

In a small town, there are no secrets. Kate has been waiting to see who would take over the space next to her glass blowing store. When she meets good looking, sexy Caleb, you would think things would be looking up. But not with these two. The clash is strong and loud. Caleb is opening up a bike shop, and when he meets Kate, his is taken with her good looks until she begins to speak! These two are fun to listen to. The banter that goes back and forth is that enemies to lovers foreplay I love so much. And the whole town knows it...there are no secrets! But how long before these two know there is more than glass blowing and bicycles? and will they realize their growing feelings? As I get to know the characters, it's like coming home! Especially Kate's grandmother! What a hoot she is! It's a fun listen, with the hometown feel.

Krista Nicely is becoming the voice for Red Maple Falls and I am enjoying her voice. She is falling into characters with ease, even bringing back Matt & Sadie with the voices she used previously. She is making this small town a welcome place to visit.

leoniezeller's review

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3.0

Like the cute little town setting & getting to know Kate more. The romance had a believable enough start but then they were in love five mins later

queernhere's review

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

mayagraci's review

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

introreads's review

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4.0

This was such a cute story! I loved Kate and Caleb. While I didn't enjoy the semi instalove, I appreciated that there was some building up to their relationship and whatnot. Parts of the story were predictable, but there were enough parts that threw me that I didn't mind. I'm excited for the next book in the series!