Recommended: sure
for a sweet fun read, for some common cliches from Korean dramas
Thoughts:
This is a story where I had to suspend disbelief to get into it, but that's expected for a plot like this that's a mix of Cinderella and Trading Places in a way. There's a lot of commentary on opportunities and class differences, particularly in the way they approach problems. I was shocked by how much of a genuinely unlikable ass Elijah is towards the beginning, but seeing his growth was satisfying. He definitely still stumbles, but you can see the progress he makes and I appreciated that.
The ending (and actually, the book overall) felt a lot like Korean dramas I've watched. I'm pretty sure the exact plot point used toward the end is one I've seen in a show I enjoyed. My wariness increased at that point because I was concerned it would be too cheesy or something I've already seen a bunch, but thankfully that wasn't the case. In reality the ending was probably one of the most realistic pieces of it all. xD
The time dedicated to their interactions is almost 100% so there's not much time you have to dedicate to other bits of the story. I generally appreciated that, since what I'm here for is their connection and possible romance, so I don't really care about the project they're working on or whatever. I just want to see them fall! :D
That said, the side characters are nice flavor to the whole story. They don't overwhelm but they give enough tension and act as foils to the main characters. Overall I'd recommend this one if you're intrigued by the synopsis, but don't expect to be blown away. It's a comfy read without many curveballs where you'll probably be able to know the general path
Thanks to Bookishfirst for a free advanced copy. This is my honest review.
for a sweet fun read, for some common cliches from Korean dramas
Thoughts:
This is a story where I had to suspend disbelief to get into it, but that's expected for a plot like this that's a mix of Cinderella and Trading Places in a way. There's a lot of commentary on opportunities and class differences, particularly in the way they approach problems. I was shocked by how much of a genuinely unlikable ass Elijah is towards the beginning, but seeing his growth was satisfying. He definitely still stumbles, but you can see the progress he makes and I appreciated that.
The ending (and actually, the book overall) felt a lot like Korean dramas I've watched. I'm pretty sure the exact plot point used toward the end is one I've seen in a show I enjoyed. My wariness increased at that point because I was concerned it would be too cheesy or something I've already seen a bunch, but thankfully that wasn't the case. In reality the ending was probably one of the most realistic pieces of it all. xD
The time dedicated to their interactions is almost 100% so there's not much time you have to dedicate to other bits of the story. I generally appreciated that, since what I'm here for is their connection and possible romance, so I don't really care about the project they're working on or whatever. I just want to see them fall! :D
That said, the side characters are nice flavor to the whole story. They don't overwhelm but they give enough tension and act as foils to the main characters. Overall I'd recommend this one if you're intrigued by the synopsis, but don't expect to be blown away. It's a comfy read without many curveballs where you'll probably be able to know the general path
Thanks to Bookishfirst for a free advanced copy. This is my honest review.