Title: SWEET THING
Author: Renee Carlino
Source: ebook from author for review
goodreads...
Mia Kelly is a twenty-five-year-old walking Gap
ad who thinks she has life figured out when her father’s sudden death uproots
her from slow-paced Ann Arbor to New York City’s bustling East Village. There
she discovers her father’s spirit for life and the legacy he left behind with
the help of an old café, a few eccentric friends, and one charming musician.
Will Ryan is good-looking, poetic, spontaneous,
and on the brink of fame when he meets Mia, his new landlord, muse, and
personal heartbreaker.
A story of self-discovery and friendship, Sweet
Thing shines light on the power of loving and letting go.
My take...
I actually rated this book 3.5 stars.
SWEET THING was a good book that held my interest, although barely at times. It wasn't flashing or suspenseful, just a
good read. I did find there were a lot of moments the story would drag and at
times I would contemplate putting it down. But my need to know what would
happen in the end won out and I kept going. Was I surprised with the ending?
Nah. But I enjoyed it and glad that I kept going and finished the story.
I will say that wasn’t a fan of Mia. None what so
ever. I found her to be self absorbed and whiny. I know she just lost her dad,
but lordy, the girl was too sensitive about a lot of things. And when she would
try to show her assertive, self assured side, I was wasn’t buying it. I guess
that was just her trying to find her real self…the real Mia. But since I
couldn’t connect with Mia I had a hard time caring for her even though the
whole story was in her POV.
However, I did love Will. Who wouldn’t love that
free spirited rocker type? Yeah I can understand what Mia saw at first glance.
He didn’t send off those ‘I am ready to settle down’ vibes and with her parents
history I can understand her fear of wanting to stay away. But I didn’t like the
way Mia treated him. I felt he could have done a lot better than what she was
dishing out. One second she is leading him on and the next she is flaunting her
new boyfriend in front of Will. That is just not right. Will is such a good,
kind hearted person that deserves the same respect and affection that he gives
out.
I do recommend this read to those who enjoy a
light hearted romance and have a love for music. Like always, read SWEET THING
for yourself so you can be the judge. In the end, I liked it, but it just
wasn’t for me.
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