Barely Even Friends by Mae BennettRating: 3.5 stars (out of 5)
Genre: romance
Review: Ok, we've discussed before that plot is not usually the primary element of a romance novel. But the plot does have to hang together a little bit, or at least a little bit more than it does here. Bennett certainly leans into her Beauty and the Beast homage, which I support, but I think if I hadn't read the publisher's blurb (and seen the Disney movie more times than I like to think about), I might have been more than a little bit confused about the set-up and the characters' motivations. Still, it's an enjoyable read, with all the feelings and the Happily Ever After one expects.
FTC Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for this review.
