Bingo, Banter, and a Bit of a Letdown
The “New Year, New Me” mantra is treating me well so far, especially since it led me to a Book Bingo prompt: reading an author with my initials. Enter Bella Jacobs. I finished this one this morning, but I had to let my thoughts marinate for a few hours before I could decide how I felt.
Ultimately, I wish I had liked it more. The banter between Blaire and Darcy was hilarious, and I’m a sucker for a “he fell harder/obsessed” dynamic. The fake-dating-to-stop-a-wedding trope was a fun ride, and the setting of Nightfall was pure magic—I loved the whimsical touch of krakens in the plumbing!
However, the “spicy” scenes had me wishing I could hit the fast-forward button on my audiobook. While the plot was easy to follow, it felt rushed at the end; the twists were unexpected, but the resolution was more “told than shown,” making it feel a bit anticlimactic. I’m torn between 2.5 and 3 stars, but in the spirit of the new year, I’ll round up to a 3.
