Review: Prime Time Romance by Kate Robb
Thank you to The Dial Press for my copy! All thoughts are my own.
I can’t remember when I first heard of this book, but the moment I learned of the concept I wanted to read it ASAP. It was such a fun book to read and it made me want to dive back into the fanfiction worlds of my favorite movies, TV series, and books. There’s nothing better than getting lost in the world your favorite characters live in.
Synopsis:
“Newly divorced on the eve of her thirtieth birthday, Brynn is sick of heartbreak. She thought she had found her happy ending, but now she’s living with a roommate, Josh, to afford her mortgage, and she’s trying to adjust to her new single life. At least she’s got Carson’s Cove to binge, her beloved 2000s teenage soap. The show ended unexpectantly on a cliffhanger after five seasons, and the two main characters, Sloan and Spencer, never got to declare their love for each other. The show is still perfect in Brynn’s eyes; despite all the drama that goes down, things always have a way of working out in Carson’s Cove . . . unlike her own life.
So when a birthday cake surprisingly shows up on her and Josh’s doorstep, Brynn makes a wish for the one thing she’s always wanted (but has failed to achieve herself): a happily-ever-after.
The next morning, she doesn’t wake up in her apartment. She’s in Carson’s Cove . . . and Josh is there too. Everyone seems to know them, except they’re not Brynn and Josh; they’re Sloan, the sweetheart of Carson’s Cove, and Fletch, the town’s bad boy. And to get home, they have to make Brynn’s wish come true by ensuring Sloan and Spencer, the hometown heartthrob, end up together at last. But as they spend more time together, Brynn and Josh realize that Carson’s Cove might not be as perfect as seen on television . . . especially when they start developing feelings for each other in a plot twist no one has expected. Will they stick to the script, or will real love change the story forever?” —NetGalley
What I Liked:
The Concept—When I saw the blurb for this book, I knew it was an immediate must read for me. I think about my favorite comfort TV shows way too often and what I would change if given the chance!
The World—I definitely got all the vibes the author was trying to convey when it came to all the classic teen shows! I would love to watch this as a movie, like a reverse of Life Size.
The Characters—Brynn and Josh were delightful to spend some time with!
What Didn’t Work for Me:
Ending Pacing—Everything felt a little too quick and I would have liked a little bit of higher stakes.
Character Authenticity: 4/5 Spice Rating: 2/5 Overall Rating: 4/5
Content Warnings:
bullying, toxic friendship