The main characters of "Hot Mess," Theo and Elle, were both very likeable and well-developed. Elle in particular was amazing: funny, smart, hardworking, and so much stronger than she believed herself to be. Without a doubt, she handled the fallout from her ex-boyfriend's revenge scheme much better than I would have if I were in her shoes! As for Theo, I loved how caring and protective he was, and he was a great dad to his tween daughter, Arielle.
Elle and Theo's relationship development was nicely paced. The attraction between them was obvious right from the start, but they both tried to resist their feelings because neither of them was in a good place to start a new relationship. Theo wasn't sure if he could trust Elle because of the scandal created by her ex-boyfriend's actions, among other reasons, plus Elle was only planning to stay in Theo's hometown of Creek Keys for a short time. However, Theo quickly came to realize that there was much more to Elle than her online persona, and the friendship she struck up with his daughter was adorable. The three of them truly became a family by the end of the book, and the events of the epilogue brought happy tears to my eyes.
The secondary characters in this story were a tremendous amount of fun and added lots of warmth and laughter to the story. I particularly enjoyed the ladies of the Creek Keys Conspiracy Krew as well as Theo's friend Blaire. I felt bad for Theo because of the headaches the Conspiracy Krew sometimes caused him, but at the same time I couldn't help but laugh at their antics.
Overall, "Hot Mess" was yet another wonderful story from Emma Hart, and I very much look forward to her next one!
*ARC provided by the author. All opinions expressed are my own.
About "Hot Mess"
What do you do when the whole world has seen you getting down and dirty in a broom closet?
What do you do when the whole world has seen you getting down and dirty in a broom closet?
I, Elle Evans, am on the run.
Not from the fuzz—although that would be more exciting.
No, I’m on the run from the four-year-old private tape that, thanks to my vengeful ex, has probably already ruined my vlogging career.
There’s nothing like the entire world knowing what you look like mid-O.
Creek Keys, Florida, is a million miles away from NYC and the perfect place for me to hide for the rest of summer until I can figure out what I’m going to do.
Something that’s easier said than done since my new landlord’s daughter thinks you’re God’s greatest gift. Even better? Their beach house is right next to the one I’m renting, so there’s no getting away from her—or her hot, British dad.
Who most definitely does not think I’m role model material.
He might be right.
The problem is that neither of us can say no to her.
Or each other.
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