Jack Campbell has just returned to his hometown after eight years away in the army, much to his family's delight, to rent the only place available in town. He quickly appreciates his luck when he meets his new lavender-eyed neighbor. Sally Smithson is the weirdo among the townsfolk, with her black house and hearse to match. Not many in the small New Hampshire town appreciate her sense of style. It doesn't matter either way to her. She has her two best friends, her cats, and her interior design business, which is all she needs . . . Until a rather dashing familiarly handsome man moves in next door-her high school crush, Jack-who finds her too enticing to ignore. She's sweet and loves her baked goods but is different from the rest of the country club-attending town. And he adores it. She intrigues, captivates, and arouses him. He can't seem to stay away from her. So, when the opportunity to spend more time with her presents itself, he takes it. When their relationship turns more than friendly, Jack is all in, but Sally is worried they won't fit together. It takes the support of her friends, old and new, to learn how to move beyond the gossip, to accept the affection of a man she thought she could never have. This book is intended for adults 18+ and contains sexually explicit content. It is book 2 in the series but can be read as a stand alone, reading book 1 is not required. For a full list of content warnings please visit Rebecca's website.
Rebecca Rennick, known to her friends as Becca was born in California but has since converted into a Floridian. Along with her husband, and dog. With love for both horror films and the Hallmark Channel, she can be a little dark and creepy while wearing all pastel pink. Growing up in the theater led to her studying fashion in San Francisco where she received a BFA in fashion design. She has many obsessions such as tattoos on herself and others. As well as an unhealthy desire to see the entire world. Her only other true passion is eating. She loves to try everything at least once. You only have one life and you might as well try it all. Except meth, don't try meth.
I was excited for this book and even purchased it since it’s not in KU. Because I paid money, I’m holding it to a higher standard. It did not score very high.
First off, being short is not a personality trait. FMC height, curly hair, or big breasts were mentioned repeatedly. The word “short” appeared 40 times. “Petite” 12 times. And “small” 70 times! Almost always describing the FMC.
There was some internal misogyny that I thought we stopped adding into romance books a decade ago. FMC eats all the time and her great metabolism keeps her fit. The MMC mentions loving a girl with a healthy appetite a couple of times. We can have an eating scene in a book without mentioning weight and attractiveness without the world ending, I promise.
MMC even tells her to smile more.
The mother demanding to know her stance on childbearing is very 1990s.
Then, there was problematic language. She used the phrase “some bipolar reason” in her confusion on why he wants to date her. And when he’s later thinking of how miserable his life might have been, he specifically uses “high school janitor” as an example. Maybe go with descriptions like “unhappy job situation” instead of demeaning an entire career.
Also, the amount of typos and word errors was ridiculous. Mediation instead of meditation for example.
The dirty talk was basic and immature. Her lack of gag reflex and violet eyes felt very Ao3.
The characters were one dimensional and you didn’t feel any of their pain or understand why they were who they were. There was some previous angst thrown in, but absolutely no emotion with it.
FMC is super goth. That’s great! And she refuses to change for anyone. Yes! But… it doesn’t tell why. This girl has 2 friends. Her entire city hates and bullies her. Her family neglects her. Her career is failing. Her fiancé dumped and humiliated her. She’s an anxiety ridden mess and miserable. Why is being spooky so important to her? It would make sense if she was strong, unapologetic, and owning it. But she’s not. More information was needed to bridge that gap and help the reader understand and root for her.
The evil mean girl was a ridiculous caricature of a villain. This felt like a story for teenagers. These are people in their mid twenties - absolutely unbelievable and silly.
MMC literally only liked her because she was hot. Her personality for most of the book was shy, sad, or insecure. Hardly any conversation that was meaningful.
More time was spent describing her wardrobe daily and her house decor than character development. Look up a Pinterest board for Dark Academia and you’ll save yourself from reading a hundred pages.
This book was really cute! Like, cute cute. Maybe a little juvenile for my taste, in the sense that the people acted like teenagers, and not in a good way. But it was sweet, and I loved all of the Halloween things. Jack moves back to his hometown after eight years in the army, right next door to Silly Sally, the town’s ostracized Halloween loving cutie pie. Her house is black and has year round Halloween decor, which hasn’t earned her any favors. Neither has her kooky clothing, which sounds super cute, by the way. But Jack doesn’t see weird, he sees quirky, adorable, and beautiful.
Despite the town mean girl’s interference, Jack is determined to make Sally his. She’s just a little skittish and untrusting, but she slowly comes around. What I didn’t love was that it felt so unrealistic to have Daphne be such a villain and also blind to the fact that Jack can’t stand her. No one is THAT determined to ignore blunt honesty, and I found myself rolling my eyes so many times. Other than that, despite being a little over the top, it was a fun little Halloween read! Loved Sally and Jack!
Started off soo good but got incredibly boring towards the middle and never caught my interest again. I laid the book aside sooo many times but forced myself to finish it.
I loved Sally so much but it was just that nothing was really happening besides that there were so many contests that they were attending and that’s it? Basically very repetitive.
I think Sally & Jack’s story could have been written way more interesting but the author failed to do it
It was cute but nothing really stuck out to me. I think I would’ve liked it better if Jack was still in the army. Some parts just felt very unrealistic to me (I know it’s a book but cmon) Jack is a grown man he can find a job himself. I skimmed a lot towards the end, I just wanted to finish it. Some parts were really immature to me. The whole Jack and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas is cute (one of my fav movies ever) Sally has a pet bat called “Batty”. It’s a forgettable book.
Was this cute? HELL YES! Until it wasn't... There was sooo much Body shaming "Because I'm obsessed with Sally's rack. I notice Emily has a much smaller breast. Barely creating any feminine curve." You do not have to put one body down to uphold another. Wtf??? Just ewww.... I hate it here. 🙄Then an APPLE WOULD FILL HER UP I CAN NOT 🫠Her being short was almost a personality trait and I LOVE A GOOD SIZE DIFFERENCE BOOK. Big tits shirt and curly hair was said 55 million times Also, the whole town sucks. Was there too much military/hooah hooah? Absolutely, yes. -Jack had some military comment every pov, it was overboard. Yes, I realized it's a military romance, but this was extreme. It felt like those scenes were written by my recruiter.. And I'm prior service and married to someone still in.. *Sally being unapologetically her was the where the one star came from.
The FMC is OBSESSED with Halloween, drives a hearse 24/7, has a blacked out victorian home, grows pumpkins, dresses in Halloween themed clothes year round, and has two cats names Binx and Casper.
It turns into a spicy little small town romance when her high school crush comes home from the military and starts to rent the house next door. He agrees to help her with setting up Halloween decorations around the town if she helps him to find a job.
Slowly they develop feelings for each other and he becomes the most supportive, adorable, golden retriever boyfriend!
My only complaint is that the ending was a let down. It felt like the story just stopped and I was left unsatisfied. I thought there would be more that happened with the ex girlfriend, her family, and the community who all gave the FMC grief the entire book. But there was no resolution.
But the vibes were great and I had fun while I was reading it.
4⭐️ 3🌶️ (The spice is spicy and compliments the story well. Nothing too wild.)
There wasn’t much of a plot except the fmc’s whole personality being halloween and no one accepting it except the mmc.
Also the male lead just thought about girls’ chests a lot in his head and in general describes girls’ bodies in a really judgy way. If I didn’t know any better I would’ve thought this book was written by a man.
This book would’ve benefited from some editing because the the word “cute” was used 127282 times in this book and there were also a lot of grammar mistakes and writing mistakes in general
Don’t take my negative review as a say all. This might be your thing.
I received this ARC for an honest review, and here is my review.
I loved Rebecca’s first Gummy Bear orgy book, Pinky Promise. I loved how it took a color so many girls have been shamed for liking and made her a strong woman who doesn’t care what people think.
This was not that. I really didn’t like the villianizing of women who aren’t “unique”. I loved how much Jack loved Sally, but beyond loving her his personality fell a little flat. The scenes about his dead friend are awkward and don’t seem like a normal grieving reaction at all. Jack is literally just army propaganda. Sally is very much “I’m not like other girls” and I just found the dialogue a little immature.
I thought this was absolutely precious and adorable, it gave me all the Halloween vibes mixed with some feel good ones too. Sally our FMC is completely obsessed with Halloween, dresses cute and funky all year round lives in a black house, drives a hearse has her own pumpkin patch…the works.
When her high school crush and golden boy, Jack rents the house next-door my girl nearly has a heart attack.
I’m not a huge friend to lovers girl, but I ate this shit up and honestly, I loved the way it was done. The pacing was really good and I thought these two were so fucking cute together. The way this man validated her every single chance he got, and he even changed his wardrobe to match her 😭😭 I can’t!!
I honestly felt so sad for Sally. I even shed a few tears. To feel so out of place and like such an outsider in a town she grew up in all her life just because she is a little different KILLED ME. I was so happy every time Jack stood up for her or boosted her confidence or made her feel like she belongs.
I think this is the perfect funny, cute and spicy kick your feet good time read and it’s PERFECT for October since this book actually takes place around Halloween(there’s fairs and costume parties and pumpkin carving contests) it will definitely give you the fall feeling.
Towards the beginning, the story was rushed, but it slowed and started to even out towards the middle. I love Jack and Sally, and the whole theme of this book was absolutely to die for! And my Halloween obsessed self ate it up like crazy. The only issue I had was the multiple editing errors, Jack's pet name for Sally, and the constant mention of Sally being so petite and small. All in all, though, I truly did really like this book.
As I delved into "Her Favorite Jack-O-Lantern" by Rebecca Rennick, I was immediately struck by some quirks that shaped my reading experience. The chapter names, for instance, felt peculiar. They began as a funny touch, but their contribution to the story remained rather limited. One aspect that consistently nagged at me was the repetitive writing style. The frequent use of first-person pronouns, particularly "I," gave the narrative an awkward feel, lacking the fluidity I yearned for in the prose. I did this. Then I did X. I was doing Y…. The book also appeared in dire need of thorough editing, with issues like missing or misused periods and double quotes in dialogue that felt out of place. The characters themselves seemed to be narrating the story directly to the reader rather than living their experiences. This disconnect made the inner dialogues feel forced and unnatural. For example, Sally, our fmc, states "Chloe and Sam appear not ten minutes after Peyton dressed as, to all of our surprise, Harley Quinn and the Joker, the new one with Margot Robbie and Jared Leto,". That she makes it clear in her inner dialogue that we’re seeing Robbie’s Harley and Leto’s Joker came across as an information dump for the reader's sake, rather than a genuine thought. Sally, the main female character, appeared to have only one defining trait: her obsession with Halloween. Her entire existence revolved around this theme, from her black-painted house to her Halloween-themed expressions and attire. This one-dimensional characterization left me longing for more depth and complexity in her character. I must admit that certain parts of the book made me uncomfortable, particularly the voyeuristic element where Jack and Sally both observed each other through windows and ogled each other in various states of undress. It didn't contribute positively to the narrative and felt rather invasive. Inconsistencies in the plot also raised questions. For instance, Sally supposedly runs a small interior design business, which the book suggests is struggling to kick off. However, it's contradictory to to read her stating that she needs to go on business trips that last several days. This aspect of her character's life felt and unclear. The book repeatedly harped on Sally's disdain for her own curls and Jack's infatuation with her physique, repeatedly mentioning it. The fixation on these details became tiresome and detracted from the overall storytelling. Specially because I am tired of characters hating their curls. Curly hair is beautiful and I wished authors wrote their characters as curl-hair-lovers instead of bashing on them all the time. The intimate scenes in the book left me more uncomfortable than engaged. Sally experiencing a panic attack and Jack's response of public sexual interaction was disconcerting. The table encounter felt unrealistic, making me question its feasibility, and the constant reminder of Sally's teenage crush felt overly explicit. To sum up, "Her Favorite Jack-O-Lantern" by Rebecca Rennick did not resonate with me, and I found myself finishing it only due to obligations to my book club. It's a reading experience I wouldn't actively seek out, and I'm glad to have it behind me. I finished it so I could get rid of it, as my friend N pointed out.
If you're searching for the perfect autumn read to kick off the spooky season, "Her Favorite Jack-o-lantern" by Rebecca Rennick should be at the top of your list. This heartwarming tale brings together two wonderfully crafted characters: Sally, a Halloween-obsessed free spirit, and Jack, her new neighbor and former high school crush. This book is a delightful blend of Wednesday Addams' quirkiness and the nostalgic charm of "Sixteen Candles" – minus the sociopathy!
"Her Favorite Jack-o-lantern" is a delightful read for anyone who adores autumn, Halloween, and quirky, relatable characters. Rebecca Rennick's writing and character development are noteworthy, and while the pacing may waver at times, it's a minor flaw in an otherwise enchanting story. This book is a perfect way to usher in the Halloween season and is sure to leave you with a smile on your face and a longing for more of Rennick's writing.
However, it's worth noting that "Her Favorite Jack-o-lantern" did encounter some pacing issues in the second half of the story. While the beginning was engaging and drew me into the characters' lives, the latter part felt a bit drawn out. Nevertheless, the charm of the characters and the overall warm, cozy atmosphere of the book kept me invested until the very end.
I was lucky enough to receive an arc of Rebecca’s newest book, and it was also my first book by her!
Guys, this was adorable!!!! The perfect fall setting (I would know, it’s in my hometown!🥲), ALL things halloween, and a hunky military man coming home and living next door? 🥵
Sally was a great FMC, who was committed to expressing herself through her taste in style and home design. She was absolutely badass in her art form and I loved every detail Rebecca included about her.
Jack is an ex army sergeant who returns home after years away. He was Sally’s high school crush and when they graduated he took off. Now he’s back and he lives right next door. BUT who knew he would be an absolute simp over Sally after one half naked interaction🫡
“Had I known coming home had meant finding Sally, I may have done it sooner. Because now that I have her, I’m never letting her go.“
This romance had everything you could need in a spooky fall read including:
•Childhood crush •He falls first (technically) •Neighbor next door •Small town romance •Halloween loving FMC •Pumpkins! Lots and lots of pumpkins •A pet bat •Costume play 🫠
Thank you so much @good.girls.pr and @rebeccarennickauthor for an arc of this book! I really wish I was able to meet you yesterday but next time! Thanks for giving my hometown some love in your story!🫶🏻
If you’re in the mood for a cozy fall read to jump start spooky season then look no further. This one features Sally, a quirky Halloween loving FMC, and her new neighbor, Jack, a buff ex-Army Sergeant. Did I mention that Jack was also Sally’s high school crush?
This was my first read by Rebecca Rennick and it will most definitely not be my last. I absolutely loved the story and the writing. I loved Sally and her commitment to her personal style even though most people thought she was a freak. I love the ride or die vibes from her friends. And of course I loved Jack, he was so accepting of Sally and her quirks and took the time to get to know her and simply liked her for who she was.
It’s cute, it’s fun, it’s sweet, it’s spicy, what more could you ask for!?
- Halloween Obsessed FMC - Her childhood crush - He Falls First - Next Door Neighbors
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This was a perfect spooky friends to lovers romcom with a Halloween twist 🎃
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Jack and sally are my new favorite second chance neighbors to lovers. There was spice and banter and grumpy sunshine!!! Jack is a buff ex-military loner and moves next door to Halloween obsessed Sally. Their friendship is so sweet and the way Jack accepts Sally for who she is and loves all her quirks just hits me in the feels. And then of course when
🎃High-school Crush 🎃He falls first 🎃costume fun 😏 🎃Only a softie for her 🎃Small town romance 🎃Halloween obsessed FMC 🎃Opposites Attract
I’m so grateful I got to beta read this for Rebecca Rennick and I’m so excited for the world to get to meet these 2!!!
When I quit a book very early on (like at the 5%-7% mark) it’s a really bad sign. Normally i give a book at least 15-20% to try and reel me in. *sigh* I was actually really looking forward to this one since it looked and sound like a cute, spicy read.
Unfortunately, it just didn’t hold my attention. I did skim forward a bit to see if maybe it would get better. For me, it did not. One of my pet peeves is when the FMC focuses/obsesses over their height or body shape. Like yes. I know you’re fucking short. So am I. Shut the fuck up about it already. I don’t need to hear about it like 30 times. 🤦🏻♀️
I was so excited to read this but unfortunately, it fell flat for me.
⭐⭐ 🔥🔥
I wanna preface this with please do not take my review as an absolute for this book. It unfortunately just was not for me.
I was so excited to read this book because let's be honest, who does not love Halloween?! I was very disappointed by the end of the story though as there was little to no character development through out the story putting emphasis on Sally being the town "weirdo". I found myself very bored throughout the book waiting for something to happen that would develop the story more or give more to the characters. I was frustrated with the issue of the town not accepting Sally being emphasized so much yet she never stood up for herself but instead let others do it for her. I got Mean Girl vibes a lot between the main characters and the antagonist but more immature/cringy. The story references their time in high school often even though it was almost a decade ago and holding on to those times. Jack had insta-love with Sally but couldn't remember that they went to high school together at first. -_- The book also ended so abruptly that I didn't realize it was the end just to move into the epilogue which was a recap of the book.
I did like that Sally was unapologetically herself and refused to change for anyone, even when it cost her relationships within her life. Jack loves and accepts Sally for who she is and encourages her to stand up to the town. He pushes her to step out even when she knows the town will not change and accept her. I did enjoy their relationship growth through the story and the cute encounters they have in the beginning like Sally giving Jack a Halloween shirt to wear while he helps her decorate or their pumpkin carving scene.
I think this book had so much potential but the writing was very immature. If you are looking for a book and don't care what it is about but want a Halloween theme, look no further.
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided to me by Good Girls PR in exchange for an honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Rebecca Rennick’s “Her Favorite Jack-o-Lantern,” the second novel in the “Gummy Bear Orgy” series, is a small-town holiday romance set in fictional Laconia, New Hampshire.
Jack Campbell returns home after serving eight years in the Army, grappling with the guilt of his best friend’s death in high school. Unsure about his career and how to honor his friend’s legacy, Jack struggles to find his footing.
Sally Smithson, an interior designer and Halloween enthusiast, is focused on growing her small, independent business. Obsessed with Halloween, Sally’s entire house is painted black, and she drives a hearse. She dresses in black year-round, sporting Halloween-themed pins and leggings. With petite stature, violet eyes, and curly black hair, Sally feels like an outcast in both her town and her family, relying on her two close friends, Chloe and Peyton.
When Sally’s childhood crush, Jack, moves in next door, she is shocked to discover that he is infatuated with her. Lacking a job and direction, Sally offers to show Jack around and help him find employment while he assists her in decorating local businesses for Halloween. However, their budding connection is complicated by Sally’s high school bully, Daphne Brighton, who was once Jack’s girlfriend. When Jack dismisses Daphne’s attempts to rekindle their past, she retaliates by humiliating Sally at public events and taunting her on social media.
Sally is portrayed as confident and headstrong, but the novel struggles with dialogue and character stereotypes, contributing to its shortcomings. Many of Sally’s comments align more with those of a child than a woman in her mid-twenties, making her feel more like a caricature than a fully realized character. “Xenomorph on a cracker.” “Satan’s balls.” “Lucifer’s big red testicles. Dammit.”
Her obsession with Halloween goes unexplained, leaving readers wondering about the motivations behind her choices, such as driving a hearse and owning a pumpkin-themed couch. Additionally, the constant references to her violet eyes and petite stature render her one-dimensional.
In one notable scene, Sally experiences a panic attack, and Jack’s response is to solve the issue through sexual pleasure. This moment feels unrealistic and problematic. Jack’s fixation on Sally’s sexual abilities and his comments on her eating habits come off as inappropriate and unsettling. Similarly, Daphne’s character lacks depth; her status as the town beauty and her simultaneous singleness and wealth feel implausible.
The novel’s first-person narrative often relies on excessive use of “I,” resulting in more telling than showing. Characters’ inner dialogues seem directed at the reader, often clarifying details that could have been conveyed through authentic thought processes instead of real-time experiences.
Despite the conflict with Daphne and its resolution, the issues with Sally’s parents and sister remain unresolved. They disapprove of her lifestyle, and when Sally’s sister learns that she is dating Jack, there’s no sign of acceptance or an invitation to get to know him—or to see their daughter/sister in a new light. The family is sidelined in the storyline, giving the impression that Rennick struggled to find a satisfying conclusion for this aspect of the plot.
"I must be dreaming because there’s no way in h£ll my dream guy is living next door, playing out my all-time favorite fantasy."
Reading this book gave me all the cozy spooky Halloween vibes I was searching for. I absolutely love that Sally is a Halloween Queen and proud of it! I love how true she is to herself no matter what. Jack is such an amazing character who falls for Sally right away and supports (and even embraces) her lifestyle and her love for all things Halloween!! The spice in this book is absolute perfection!! 🤤🥵
“You’re perfect just as you are, Sally. Don’t question my presence. I’m here because I want to be. I’m here for you and only you.”
🧡 If you're looking for a fun sexy Halloween read with a Swoon-worthy MMC that would do anything to see his girl smile.. this is your sign to read this!
"Had I known coming home had meant finding Sally, I may have done it sooner. Because now that I have her, I’m never letting her go."
🎃 Halloween loving FMC 🖤 Retired Army MMC 🎃 Nextdoor Neighbors 🖤 No third act breakup 🎃 She drives a hearse 🖤 Highschool Crush 🎃 He calls her pumpkin in public 🖤 Kitten in private 😉 🎃 "Yes sir" 🖤 Instant Attraction 🎃 Anxiety Rep 🖤 Ride my face 🎃 69 🖤 Grab the headboard
This book was everything! I absolutely loved the first book and this one was just as great. I loved the gothic/halloween spin on this one. I’m all about the spooky season everyday mentality. Highly recommend this one to my romance girlies who enjoy a plot with their spice.
Her Favorite Jack-O-Lantern follows Sally. She lives in a very small town in New Hampshire. She’s known as the local weirdo and outcast simply because of her taste in clothes and interests being Halloween oriented. She has an old Victorian house that she has completely revamped and even drives a hearse! She sounds cool af to me and I wish I was her tbh. lol. Meanwhile, we have Jack, who has just moved back to town after being in the military. Sally has had a crush on Jack since HS and when she realizes he’s not only moved back to town but is also her new neighbor she has no clue what to think. She decides to break the ice by making cookies and bringing them over. She totally loses it and makes a fool of herself but Jack was also only in a towel when he answered the door so…
As the story continues it’s fun to watch their relationship grow and the townspeople’s reactions. This will be a book that I will frequently come revisit. A new fave!
guys idk…😫 i’m going back & forth between a 2.5 & 3 ⭐️ so i’m bumping up… Let’s start out with the things I enjoyed; It was very cute and definitely gave the Halloween vibes! I also liked that it had a FMC that was out of the normal “standards”, she was considered “weird” by the community & i loved seeing the MMC help her recognize there’s nothing wrong with being different. I personally loved the FMC, she was very unapologetically her and I think it gave a great lesson to just be yourself! The things that are making this hard for me to rate higher is the fact this could’ve been 100 pages shorter. The spice scenes were good until the author started throwing in “sweet kitten” EVERY. OTHER. PARAGRAPH. If that doesn’t bother you & you can get past that, i LOVE that for you but it was hard for me to ignore it😂 Ugh Idk, I hate to give this a bad review because I wanted to love it so badly but it just wasn’t for me.
If you’re looking for a book to get you into the Fall/Halloween spirit look no further! Where do I begin?! This adorable cover, is only the beginning of what I loved about this book. With a couple named Sally and Jack I knew I was in for a treat! (Pun intended) I’m officially ready for fall and spooky season, not to mention I want to be sally when I grow up!
Sally is unapologetically herself, she knows what she likes and she’s not afraid to make it known. She just so happens to love everything gothic, Halloween, and creepy. From her outfits to her home, even her cats, and her car, it’s a hearse! To me, sally is the epitome of cool, unfortunately her town, and even her family don’t agree.
Jack is back home from the military, and moved in next door to Sally. He’s one of the few who fully accept her for who she is, and it’s beautiful! There’s adorable references to Halloween movies, spice, and so many characters I loved (Peyton!).
I had a blast reading this story thanks to the author and good girls pr for the arc.
Hear me out ... For what it is...a fluffy, sweet but spicy Halloween rom-com this was actually really cute. Such an improvement from the first in the series (pinky promise) which I didn't like...I almost didn't even pick this one up but I am glad I did. The characters in this are so much more likable. Jack is a great guy (unlike the dud from pinky promise). Sally is a fun character (although by the tenth time she had to remind herself she was in fact, not dreaming, I wanted to shake her). The writing was a vast improvement as well...still too wordy and repetitive at times, it still could have been shortened at least 50-100 pages but nothing some page scanning can't fix. Pleasantly surprised. Life changing....no...but a fun spicy and cozy weekend read.
i loved every second of this book besides the nicknames & the funhouse scene where he just left her and caused her to have a panic attack, then proceeding to act clueless abt it lol
i also wasn’t a fan of Daphne and that whole exchange. these ppl were in their what 20’s?!?!? However they sounded way younger
but i would definitely recommend for the vibes & romance
This book has all the fall vibes if you’re wanting something fall-ish. The story between Jack and Sally was cute! Loved that he stood up for her and loved her despite her quirks and style. I wish the characters had more dimension, it’s like they had one thing they just cling i onto. I will say that there’s so many cutesy scenes. Definitely a light, fluffy read.
Absolutely loved this one! It’s been on my TBR since last year and I’m glad I finally got to it 🖤
This book had a great combo of cuteness and spiciness! Jack & Sally were perfect for each other. I loved the fmc in this, but also felt so bad for her and how the people in the town treated her for the way she liked to dress and how much she loved Halloween season. Jack was amazing at not only making her feel comfortable but embracing everything she loved and in turn loving it himself.
Don’t get you a man like Sally’s ex who told her to grow up and dress properly. Get you a man like Jack who loves everything about you to the point of wanting to match your outfits 💁🏻♀️
Buddy read this with a few people ! We all loved it 🫶🏼
Holy Jack-O-Lantern 🎃 This was just one big love letter to us fall girlies and I loved every second of it. Sally and Jack (love the NBC reference btw) are absolutely perfect in every way and their love story was adorable. I was giggling like a school girl through half of this book. Also can we please give some serious hats off to that Ferngully reference?! 🥹 This is the perfect fall romcom, the fall romcom we all deserved!