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A review by kayhush
The Irish Goodbye: A Novel by Amy Ewing
3.0
The vibes and setting of The Irish Goodbye are worth a recommendation all on their own. I listened to this audiobook over a couple days of cold rain and wind, cozied up in a warm cabin. It is a great choice for a lighthearted romance on a cozy day of hiding away from the rain.
While the vibes were excellent and the side characters were endearing and lovable, I did have a few issues with the romance itself. One of the tropes I have trouble connecting with is insta-love. Insta-lust, yea, I can vibe with that. Insta-love? That one I struggle with. I just don't find it all that relatable and can be tip into the realm of cringy or even DNF. The insta-love found here wasn't cringy, but it did feel like a bit more of a plot device than a natural progression of the relationship.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for an advanced listener copy of this audiobook. My opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
While the vibes were excellent and the side characters were endearing and lovable, I did have a few issues with the romance itself. One of the tropes I have trouble connecting with is insta-love. Insta-lust, yea, I can vibe with that. Insta-love? That one I struggle with. I just don't find it all that relatable and can be tip into the realm of cringy or even DNF. The insta-love found here wasn't cringy, but it did feel like a bit more of a plot device than a natural progression of the relationship.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for an advanced listener copy of this audiobook. My opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily.