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A review by parklandmom
A New Leash on Life by
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️&1/4 (3.25 stars)
Read: March 2024
Format: Kindle e-book
Challenge Prompt: CFG’s “A Novel by an indie author”
Book #23 of 2024: I took some time to think about my review but I’m not sure it’s any clearer in my head. I have very mixed feelings about this book which is why my rating is middle-ish.
PROS:
- several funny moments
- quirky main character
- rescue animals
- pet dogs
- humorous awkward dates
- sweet and clean
- refreshing honesty with a woman wanting marriage and kids
- fun premise for gaining more confidence and meeting someone
- I enjoyed how she had little prayers scattered throughout her day.
CONS:
- it sometimes felt high school-ish yet the main characters are adults
- the flow felt too simple in areas
- some chapters ended rather abruptly or awkwardly
- the quirkiness of the MC was a little overdone at times
- the premise held so much promise but it just felt a little overdone and teenager-like — left me disappointed
- I wish her past heartbreak would have played into the story more because it added some depth.
- I wish there was more attention on her faith than just the little prayers. They would have been a good springboard to more faith content.
Read: March 2024
Format: Kindle e-book
Challenge Prompt: CFG’s “A Novel by an indie author”
Book #23 of 2024: I took some time to think about my review but I’m not sure it’s any clearer in my head. I have very mixed feelings about this book which is why my rating is middle-ish.
PROS:
- several funny moments
- quirky main character
- rescue animals
- pet dogs
- humorous awkward dates
- sweet and clean
- refreshing honesty with a woman wanting marriage and kids
- fun premise for gaining more confidence and meeting someone
- I enjoyed how she had little prayers scattered throughout her day.
CONS:
- it sometimes felt high school-ish yet the main characters are adults
- the flow felt too simple in areas
- some chapters ended rather abruptly or awkwardly
- the quirkiness of the MC was a little overdone at times
- the premise held so much promise but it just felt a little overdone and teenager-like — left me disappointed
- I wish her past heartbreak would have played into the story more because it added some depth.
- I wish there was more attention on her faith than just the little prayers. They would have been a good springboard to more faith content.