Queen B’s Decree: I got a physical ARC of this as a bonus from my local indie book store last year, so I decided to put it on my “please decrease my physical TBR god please” list for the year. So when my choice for bookclub was randomly chosen, I knew I had to actually read it this time.
And it was fine. Cute, funny, with an interesting premise. Georgie is back in her hometown, helping her BFF plan for her baby and discovers their old notebook from high school with their hopes and dreams. She decides to go through their friend fic and make some of those stories and dreams actually happen. Only slight issue is she’s gotta share her parents’ home with Levi, the reformed town bad boy and older brother of her high school crush.
Georgie’s and Levi’s relationship felt like it moved quickly, although Levi was very wishy washy—very “oh I’m not good for you” martyr-ish. Both showed some real character growth and I totally understood Levi’s jumble of emotions. It’s hard to fully forget all that abuse and trauma he sustained.
Georgie, All Along was good and enjoyable and I can’t put my finger on it, but I have no strong feelings about this one. A predictable third act break-up, forgettable characters, and a suspiciously easy resolved ending; I just feel like I’m missing something.
Alas, a fun read (also the male narrator had an accent!) but not memorable.
Book: Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn
Series: standalone
Genre: Contemporary
Plot Devices/Tropes: forced proximity