Love Redesigned

4.5 Stars

I loved the banter, the chemistry, and the healing. Some tropes include second chance romance, friends to lovers, and childhood friends.

I loved this quote and seen in the book on page 380. SWOON. “I missed out on a chance to make you mine before, but I don't plan on making the same mistake again. We're the real deal, sweetheart, and I'm done letting you believe anything else.”

3.25

the story felt inconsistent & choppy, & the dynamic between julian and dahlia was confusing after the 40% mark imo. the beginning of the book was so focused on them being “enemies/frienemies” then they randomly started falling in love with each other lmaooo.

i didn't feel connected to them :/ i'm so disappointed because they had so much potential! there were some scenes that made me laugh and that were so cute! i just would've enjoyed it so much more if i could connect with the characters.

it kind of feels like their new dynamic/romance came out of nowhere despite all of their history. the “no strings attached” situation just felt pointless, they could've easily just talked their feelings out at that point & gotten together then but the story dragged on for 200 more pages. there weren't any high stakes besides dahlia being scared to be with julian but like i said a simple conversation could've helped with that.

they kinda seemed like teenagers instead of 30 year olds lol