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A review by kassielovestoread
The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really liked this book! If you wanted to read a book based off of pure vibes and have a good time with it, then the Neighbor Favor is the right pick for you. This novel also explores themes of parental neglect and some childhood trauma, so it's quite an emotional (and potentially cathartic) read. The characters were lovely; I loved Nick and Lily so much! I rooted for their love the entire time.
There were a few things that stopped me from giving it 5 stars though. For one, the use of 3rd POV was not my favorite. I find it so difficult to connect with the writing style and the characters whenever an author uses it, but it's particularly a dislike when it's contemporary romance. In addition, I LOATHE the trope/plot point when the siblings are OVERLY concerned with the MC's dating life. I think it's so tacky and cringe. I'm the second oldest of six kids, let even one of my siblings do half the shit Lily's sisters did and I legit would never speak to them again!
All in all, I liked this book a whole lot! Of course I'd recommend to all- this is your classic, feel good rom-com that every reader needs on their TBR.
There were a few things that stopped me from giving it 5 stars though. For one, the use of 3rd POV was not my favorite. I find it so difficult to connect with the writing style and the characters whenever an author uses it, but it's particularly a dislike when it's contemporary romance. In addition, I LOATHE the trope/plot point when the siblings are OVERLY concerned with the MC's dating life. I think it's so tacky and cringe. I'm the second oldest of six kids, let even one of my siblings do half the shit Lily's sisters did and I legit would never speak to them again!
All in all, I liked this book a whole lot! Of course I'd recommend to all- this is your classic, feel good rom-com that every reader needs on their TBR.