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Okay, hear me out—Henry is *absolutely* the villain here. I get that the characters are in their twenties, so of course, the story leans into that whole chaotic, “figuring life out” energy. And while I can appreciate the character development, I have to admit there were so many moments when I just wanted to scream at Lucy. Seriously, girl, what are you doing?

That said, I’ll put my curmudgeonly feelings aside for a second because, in the end, this really was a good read. It’s got that warm, Hallmark-y vibe that’s both heartwarming and comforting. If you’re into romance, I think you’ll really enjoy this one.

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I think I got persuaded to request this book bc I thought I’d heard good things about this author and I’m a sucker for a pink cover. I do however not want to write a review because this book wasn’t never for me.

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Wonderful story, great character development, great writing! Highly recommend this book. I thoroughly enjoyed it

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A sincere thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Weekends with You is a witty romance novel, filled with a cast of characters! Lucy, finds herself sharing a house with a group of complex, interesting, and no surprise, attractive group. Harry, in particular. Watching Lucy fall for Harry made for a fun read, but what I enjoyed most with the storyline of Lucy’s flower shop. Complicated by several episodes of miscommunication, Lucy and Harry’s relationship was a bit of a struggle at times, but ultimately made for a sweet novel.

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This is a light read, with a likeable heroine, and a somewhat hard to love hero. Lucy falls in love immediately with Henry, her flirty and hard to pin down flatmate. We learn a lot about flowers and photography as Lucy and Henry get to know each other over the course of a year.

Along with Lucy, I found Henry's commitment-phobia frustrating and their on-again off-again relationship got a little bit tedious by the end of the book. Lucy and Henry live with a whole pile of flatmates, and their friends are some of the best characters in this book.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Really fun, really quick read. I read this between fantasy books and enjoyed the change in pace and lightness of the book as a whole.

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LOVED the idea of visiting together once a month over the course of a year, and then a storyline that followed this premise. THe characters were AMAZING and they really got along well... except Lucy and Henry. I dislike strongly (is hate appropriate here???) the miscommunication trope and HOLY guacamole was that evident throughout this entire story. Lucy, dear, you are way, way too good for Henry. Our secondary love interest could and SHOULD have been the main love interest, but I digress. Overall, I liked the story idea and premise behind it, just didn't feel it for my boy Henry. Also, flowers? YES. Loved their appearance throughout the story from the flower shop to the language of flowers and what each type and color of flower given meant to the characters. Such a cool representation of emotions! Thanks for the opportunity to read this one!

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This is such a sweet story about found family and learning to bloom where you’re planted—literally, in Lucy’s case, with her flower shop! I loved the quirky group of flatmates and the cozy vibe of their monthly Warehouse Weekends, even if the romance between Lucy and Henry felt a little rushed and hinged on too much miscommunication for me. Still, it’s a heartfelt, easy read that left me smiling and wishing I could join their little London crew.

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Weekends with You by Alexandra Paige is a delightful rom-com set in London that will leave readers rooting for Lucy and Henry - even when the obstacles seem too immense.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me.

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A cute read. Loved the set up of the chapters being month by month. The characters were likeable. There was one particular part I didn’t care for but I don’t want to spoil the story. Would recommend.

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This was a great story of love and friendship. It really had me thinking of the show friends the entire time. I think Henry and Lucy were just on main characters but all the characters as a collective were fun. I enjoyed their monthly activities! So fun!

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Weekends With You is a cute romantic comedy about found family told over the course of 12 weekends in Lucy Bernstein’a life. She moves from New York to London for her flower business and ends up sharing a flat with eight people. This creative arrangement changes how Lucy thinks about family and her new city.

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I get where the author was trying to go with this story but it wasn’t for me. I didn’t sense any real chemistry between Lucy and Henry. Henry was immature and didn’t know what he wanted. She honestly had a chance with Oliver.

I would like to thank Alexandria Paige, Avon and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Pub Date: 04/09/24

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Weekends with You by Alexandra Paige is a delightful romantic comedy that captures the essence of love, loss, and the power of second chances. The novel follows the story of two former lovers, Alex and Noah, who unexpectedly reunite after years apart.

Paige skillfully balances heartwarming moments with witty banter and relatable characters. The chemistry between Alex and Noah is palpable, and their journey of rekindling their connection is both heartwarming and entertaining. The author's vivid descriptions of the picturesque setting add to the overall charm of the story.

While the plot may be predictable at times, the emotional depth of the characters and the well-developed supporting cast elevate the novel. Weekends with You is a perfect escape for readers seeking a feel-good romance that will leave them smiling.

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While the premise of this novel—a journey of self-discovery and personal growth within a shared living arrangement—had great potential, the execution fell short. The protagonist, Lucy, is introduced as a florist assistant, but her character lacks sufficient backstory and development, making it difficult to fully connect with her. Her transition to living with seven roommates feels rushed, and the large group dynamic becomes confusing, with numerous conversations that are hard to follow. The romantic relationship between Lucy and Henry feels underdeveloped, with little chemistry or explanation for their sudden connection. Additionally, the text conversations between them, which could have provided deeper emotional insight, are left off-page, leaving a gap in the storytelling. The structure, where each chapter represents a weekend over the course of a year, results in uneven pacing, with some chapters feeling overly long. Overall, it’s an easy read but one that misses the chance to deliver a truly engaging and emotionally rich story.

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I'm not sure what it was about the book, but it just wasn't for me.

Thank you though to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc.

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Such a heartwarming and beautiful story. Romcoms and London are two of my favorite things. When you put them together it’s nearly always a success.

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THis is the story of friends who live in a warehouse flat They all have dfferent lives, however they get together one weekend a month and they take turn planning the weekend. Which is why the chapters are listed by month. It is really a contemporary romance. I thought it was good. It had some slow spots in it. I would read another book by this author.

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This was an ode to being in your twenties discovering yourself with a group of friends and falling in love. Lucy and Henry are new flatmates that end up falling in love over a series of weekends while he works as a travel photographer. The best part of the book were the flatmates, who were each interesting and different. The relationship was slow burn and honestly a little difficult to follow given it takes place over one weekend each month for a year.

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This debut novel reminded me of “One Day in December” - set in England, lots of missed chances and 2 people finding the right timing. Sometimes love doesn’t care if it’s inconvenient.

This book is unique that the tropes are forced proximity/flatmates and long distance as Henry travels so much for work, he only comes home “once a weekend” a month and the warehouse of various flatmates will plan activities for everyone to do together. That was my favorite aspect of the book to see what they would do and some were unique activities.

Lucy works in a flower shop and feels the frustration of its aging owner not doing enough to prosper, and Lucy feels like she’s losing some of her independence by needing flatmates instead of living on her own.

I thought the pacing was great, I wanted a little more romance as I didn’t like Henry that much or feel like he was deserving of Lucy. He was so awkward and giving so many mixed signals. I wish Oliver stayed around longer but I do think it was weird she invited him to the weekend warehouse activity.

I will definitely be interested in reading more by this author. And I enjoyed the narration on the audio.

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