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Title: Searching for Billy Shakespeare
Author: Christa McHugh
Rating: 2 out of 5 Disappointed Stars!
Searching for Billy Shakespeare on Goodreads
Intensely introverted and socially awkward grad student Kate Mireau has loved only one man since she was a little girl.
William Shakespeare.
Unfortunately, he died over four hundred years ago.
Since no modern-day man will ever compete with the Bard’s wit and wisdom, Kate is destined for dissatisfaction in matters of the heart. Besides, any attempt she makes to step out of her comforting world of books usually ends in humiliating disaster. But when she agrees to help her new roommate’s brother prepare for an upcoming audition, she meets a man who makes her pulse race almost as fast as Shakespeare’s insults. ‘Tis said the course of true love never did run smooth, and Kate discovers that Gabe is not an aspiring classical actor—he’s one of Hollywood’s sexiest leading men.
Experience has taught Kate that she’ll just end up embarrassing them both. Will she retreat to her safe world of beloved plays and poetry, consoling herself with the notion that he is a star out of her reach? Or if all the world’s a stage, then maybe Gabe is her chance to find there’s more to life than just words, words, words.
Searching for Billy Shakespeare was unfortunately not the book for me.😭 I was so excited when I was approved on NetGalley but sometimes things just aren’t what we expect. When I first dove into this story I was super excited and it felt fast paced! We have a bookish girl that falls in love with someone who is a Hollywood movie star.
We expect some bibliophile love and exciting romance that is swoony, swoon, swoon worthy!
Unfortunately in my opinion because I have to be honest, the blurb for this book and the beginning was completely misleading.
I do give the author kudos for how well written this book was and how she added a LGBT+ couple in the mix. I also loved Livvy who was mostly just in the beginning of the story which bothered me. Such a great character and her dialogue is minimal. I also liked the Shakespearean quotes and liked how I reminisced to the days I read Shakespeare.
Unfortunately, we have to go more into the parts I didn’t like. The biggest issue I had was with the main character and of course that’s a pretty big issue. I really disliked how the main character Kate was so close minded about simple things. Yes, she had lesbian best friends but that’s where her openess ended in an annoying way. Kate was a grad student and she would freak out about the silliest stuff because it wouldn’t look “good” for being a professor. I can’t go into much detail but she really thinks blonde and red highlights are way too wild. Eh?! She expresses her distaste for any makeup besides the “natural” look. She makes a big scene about dressing up and nice for her super hot and too kind new boyfriend, Gabe.
There was absolutely no real twist in this story besides finding out her quickly made dude is actually a star but it feels so rushed!
I also did not like how I thought this book would be more bookish but instead the main character was bothered by doing her William Shakespeare work rather than “obsessed”. I didn’t feel the bookish nerd girl vibes with this one. I do think there will be a large audience for this book and it will do well. The author has well structured writings. I am interested in her other works even though this one wasn’t enjoyable. I really wanted to love this story and I always despise writing negative reviews because I am a hippie and am always like love each other and…
So these reviews always break my heart a little but honesty is the best policy my friends.😊 I hope everyone is having a great start to their New Year!😘 Sorry I haven’t been as active. I had some family emergency health concerns come up but here’s to more of this badass mama-jama! You know the drill plenty of Dani-Spam and back to back notifications!😍 Just bear with me folks!😊 Much love to you all!
I hate writing negative reviews also. My husband calls me a tree-hugging hippie. 😁
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I hate it so mch because all I want do is spread the love!!!!😍 Yay for hippies!!! Woot!🙌🙌🙌 I hope you and your family had a great holiday!😊🎇🌹😘💖😊🎀🔥
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Oh Dani. That’s too bad.😒 The premise sounded sweet, but the MC sounds a tad narcissistic, which would drive me nuts.😕 Thanks for the fair and honest review. I hope your next read is spectacular!🤗
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Thanks so much Kim!😊 This one posted before I had a chance to edit! Drats! You have been in my thoughts and prayers Ma!😍 I hope you had a great holiday and got some rest that you definitely deserve! I’m trying to get back into my blogging groove. The main character came off as sweet but she just was stuck up in some ways and way too picky. I just LOVED the beginning and then was like…. Really???? Shoot! I have to write a negative review and hate that but I tried out new sparklies so that was fun! 🙌🙌🙌💖💖📚📚
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Hmm, I’m sorry to hear that the read was not very good. It’s been a while since I last saw a two star review from you. But still: your review itself was absolutely brilliant : I loved the gifs, and that picture at the end: so cool ! 😮😮
Also sorry to hear about the family emergency health issues. I hope everything is okay now. And of course we are hearing with you. How could we not, you are simply put one hell of an amazing girl. Looking forward to all that spam again, and in closing: take good care of yourself 😊😘
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Awww my cyber crush!😘 You always are so kind my friend! Thanks for always showing me LOVE on my blog! Xoxoxoxo 🌹🌹🌹
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*blush* Thank YOU for always managing to make me smile and spreading happyness 😘😘 I truly hope you will be okay and everything will soon resolve itself: please take really good care of yourself and if you need me you know where to find me 😘❤
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Thanks so Michel!!!!💙💛💚💖Your support means the world to me sweetheart!🤗😗
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There is, quite literally, so few things that make a book feel hard to enjoy as an unlikeable main character. Had it so often this year 😕
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That stinks!😓 Well hopefully since it’s a new year that will turn around!
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Well the cover would put me off to start with, and two stars from you was the last nail in this book’s coffin! 🙂 x
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Thanks for the feedback Pete!😗🤗 Yes this definitely was not the book for me.😓 I hate doing negative book reviews but I also hate taking all that time reading a book that is ugh! I hope you are having a fantastic week Pete!😗🤗
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Pretty good so far, honey.
A nice meal at a Thai restaurant, some quiet days at home, and muddy dog walks. 🙂 x
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Well the muddy part doesn’t sound fun but the rest sounds great!! Yay!💙💛💚💖
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Great review Dani but that’s just too bad 😦 The cover was so lovely…
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I loved the cover too Sophie!😊 Thanks so much for your support!😗🤗 It really was too bad because the beginning was so fun.😓 But on a positive note, You ROCK!😗💙💛💚💖 I hope you have a great week and New Year!🤗😄😍🥂
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Aww shoot. I saw the cover, read the title and got all excited. I totally get what you are saying in your review. Thanks!
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Sorry this one didn’t work for you Dani! I’ve only read one of Crista’s books and actually liked it but have had others recommend her work so it’s a shame you didn’t like it.
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Thanks so much Carrie! I do want to check out her other books!📚💖🤗
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I’ve heard she’s pretty good so maybe something else would work better for you. 🙂
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Her writing style was good. This particular book just didn’t work out for me but I’m sure another one of hers would have worked out!😊
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Understandable, I thought it sounded kind of cute but believe me I’ve come across some that irritated me for personal reasons too.
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OMG i was so excited for this one 😱😱😱
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Ypu might love it hon! It could just be me but I felt like the blurb deceived me. Books weren’t a big focus and she seemed more upset she couldn’t finish her dissertation on Shakespeare rather than obsessed like the blurb said.
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Yes i read the synopsis and i was like YAASS THIS BOOK IS MY JAM😂😂😂😂
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Lol I thought it would be my jam but jammin it was not for me!😊
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