Hey, guys! A few weeks ago, I read Isla and the Happily Ever After, the third book in this series of independent companion novels. I liked it and decided to check out the first book as well, Anna and the French Kiss. I listened to the audiobook and really enjoyed it. It obviously isn't the most serious of books, but it had been on my radar for a while and made my morning drive to school more enjoyable, which is all the really matters in the end!
The Cover:
The Cover:
It shows Anna and St. Clair on opposite sides of a bench in France. For a teen romance novel, it's an alright cover, but I'm still not a fan. B+ cover.
My Review:
I really enjoyed Anna and the French Kiss. It was exactly what you would expect from its description. Girl goes to school in France, meets a boy who has a girlfriend, some drama occurs as well as some romance.
That being said, it wasn't entirely superficial. The subplots were very complex, and the book itself raised serious philosophical questions. It was deep at points, without getting bogged down in the depth. It was a good beach/summer read.
Anna and the French Kiss was cute. It was what you want when you pick up a book demanding a fluffy romance, without a doubt.
The characters were great! They were complex, with multiple sides to their personalities. Not only that, but they were also likable. You really get behind these characters. That doesn't mean that they weren't completely oblivious (seriously, Anna, open your eyes), but they felt real.
The writing style itself felt like a conversation and a bit of stream of conscious from Anna's point of view. It made the story an easy and quick read.
I'd recommend this book for the next time you want to read a romance. It's a good one.
Audiobook Review (read by Kim Mai Guest):
Kim Mai Guest did a really good job of voicing Anna's thoughts. She perfected the hysterical thinking style that frequently occurring during this book. I don't know if she added anything to the book's experience, but she definitely didn't detract from it! All in all, a good audiobook.
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If You Liked This Book, You May Also Like:
Eleanor & Park
Isla and the Happily Ever After
An Abundance of Katherines
Happy Reading!
The Cover:
It shows Anna and St. Clair on opposite sides of a bench in France. For a teen romance novel, it's an alright cover, but I'm still not a fan. B+ cover.
Official Description:
Anna is looking forward to her senior year in Atlanta, where she has a great job, a loyal best friend, and a crush on the verge of becoming more. Which is why she is less than thrilled about being shipped off to boarding school in Paris--until she meets Étienne St. Clair. Smart, charming, beautiful, Étienne has it all...including a serious girlfriend.
But in the City of Light, wishes have a way of coming true. Will a year of romantic near-misses end with their long-awaited French kiss?My Review:
I really enjoyed Anna and the French Kiss. It was exactly what you would expect from its description. Girl goes to school in France, meets a boy who has a girlfriend, some drama occurs as well as some romance.
That being said, it wasn't entirely superficial. The subplots were very complex, and the book itself raised serious philosophical questions. It was deep at points, without getting bogged down in the depth. It was a good beach/summer read.
Anna and the French Kiss was cute. It was what you want when you pick up a book demanding a fluffy romance, without a doubt.
The characters were great! They were complex, with multiple sides to their personalities. Not only that, but they were also likable. You really get behind these characters. That doesn't mean that they weren't completely oblivious (seriously, Anna, open your eyes), but they felt real.
The writing style itself felt like a conversation and a bit of stream of conscious from Anna's point of view. It made the story an easy and quick read.
I'd recommend this book for the next time you want to read a romance. It's a good one.
Audiobook Review (read by Kim Mai Guest):
Kim Mai Guest did a really good job of voicing Anna's thoughts. She perfected the hysterical thinking style that frequently occurring during this book. I don't know if she added anything to the book's experience, but she definitely didn't detract from it! All in all, a good audiobook.
Phrase:
Canada sticker
If You Liked This Book, You May Also Like:
Eleanor & Park
Isla and the Happily Ever After
An Abundance of Katherines
Happy Reading!
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