This is a cute historical fiction romance with a tenacious FMC and an honorable but conflicted MMC. The main characters, Blythe and Briggs, have been frenemies since they were small children. Blythe had a crush on Briggs, and when they were teenagers Briggs played a practical joke on Blythe, humiliating her and cementing their rivalry.
Years later, the two meet again and are stunned with how much they are still attracted to each other. Unfortunately, both of their families have suffered financial setbacks, and they both need to make advantageous marriages to save them. Despite knowing it can go nowhere, the couple find themselves setting aside their rivalry and growing closer. But, are they just playing with fire?
I liked the MCs, but I’m not a huge fan of the constant back and forth of liking/disliking the other person and the miscommunication trope. They are both smart, determined and hardworking, and yet the simplest things spun them out, causing them to act out. I mean, a little of this is ok, but at some point it’s just too much. I also felt like the book was about 50-70 pages too long.
That said, the book did have some very cute banter between the MCs, and the side characters added depth to the story. I really enjoyed it when the couple were teasing and flirting with each other. It made me smile. I’m not sure if it’s historically accurate, but I had no idea bee apiary’s weren’t a common thing during this time period and I enjoyed learning more about them.
I liked the author’s writing and it was a fun and easy read. I had mixed feelings about the book and I struggled with the rating. Ultimately I rated it a 3 because of the constant back and forth and the length, however that is just me – others probably won’t have an issue with that. I still encourage you to read this book.
I received a complimentary e-copy of this book from TBR Beyond Tours. All opinions are my own.
Book Links:
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/133965253
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Witty-Pink-Erica-George/dp/1649375417
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/witty-in-pink-erica-george/1143362611
IndieBound: https://bookshop.org/p/books/witty-in-pink-erica-george/20004490
About the Author:
Erica George is the author of young adult romances such as Witty in Pink (Entangled Teen, 2024), The Edge of Summer (Little, Brown BFYR, 2022), and Words Composed of Sea and Sky (Running Press, 2021). She is a graduate of The College of New Jersey with degrees in both English and education, and holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is currently a writing instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, residing in northwest New Jersey but spending her summers soaking up the salty sea air on Cape Cod. Many themes in Erica’s writing rotate around environmental activism and young people finding their voice. When she’s not writing, you can find her exploring river towns, whale watching, or engrossed in quality British dramas with her dog at her side.
Author Links:
Website: https://ericageorgewrites.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theericageorge/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18444032
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