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A review by kayhush
The Scenic Route by Katie Ruggle
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
A bounty hunter and a private investigator accidentally pair up to hunt down a skip and shenanigans ensue!
Despite the premise being based on a substantial suspense plot, the actual suspense was pretty light. It was a cozy and lighthearted romcom, perfect for a summer beach. There were jokes on each page and more quirky side characters than you can count. There was a one-car-bed trope, which was a coincidence because I read it while I was car camping and lying on a car bed at that moment.
My primary reason for the 3-star rating is that I felt it was a bit too cozy and lighthearted. The stakes from the suspense plot were non-existent. The pacing was consistent throughout the story, which is usually preferable but it left me feeling like all the big plot developments were reduced in importance. There was no time to breathe between them, leaving them feeling less dramatic.
If you are looking for something very light, perhaps after a very dark read, then I'd recommend this to you. For me, it was just a bit too much fluff.
Thank you to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca for a digital advanced reader copy. All opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Despite the premise being based on a substantial suspense plot, the actual suspense was pretty light. It was a cozy and lighthearted romcom, perfect for a summer beach. There were jokes on each page and more quirky side characters than you can count. There was a one-car-bed trope, which was a coincidence because I read it while I was car camping and lying on a car bed at that moment.
My primary reason for the 3-star rating is that I felt it was a bit too cozy and lighthearted. The stakes from the suspense plot were non-existent. The pacing was consistent throughout the story, which is usually preferable but it left me feeling like all the big plot developments were reduced in importance. There was no time to breathe between them, leaving them feeling less dramatic.
If you are looking for something very light, perhaps after a very dark read, then I'd recommend this to you. For me, it was just a bit too much fluff.
Thank you to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca for a digital advanced reader copy. All opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily.