Cara BastoneContemporary Romance · Romantic Comedy
Ready or Not
Synopsis
Eve Hatch expects every tomorrow to be pretty much the same as today, content with her predictable life in Brooklyn. But when an uncharacteristic one-night stand leads to an unplanned pregnancy, her carefully constructed world is turned upside down. As her friendship with her best friend grows tense, it's her friend's steadfast older brother who steps up, becoming unexpectedly attractive, while the baby's father remains conflicted. Eve must navigate these new complexities and decide what she truly wants from life.
How it reads
Prose complexity 4/10
- Okay, I really enjoyed this one! 🥹🤍 I went in not knowing exactly what to expect from the surprise pregnancy plot, but I ended up getting really attached to Eve and her journey. I loved the way the story was about so much more than just romance, it explored friendship, family, motherhood, grief, and figuring out what you actually want from life. And Shep?? 🥹 He was definitely one of my favorite parts. The way he showed up for Eve and supported her without making everything about himself was just so sweet. I also really enjoyed the humor and the everyday moments. It felt warm, realistic, and easy to get lost in, even when the story dealt with heavier emotions. Overall, such a heartwarming friends-to-lovers romance with a lovely found-family aspect. Definitely recommend if you want something emotional, funny, and comforting! 🫶📚 Tropes: 💕 friends to lovers 🤰 surprise pregnancy 👫 best friend's brother 🏡 found family ✨ slow burn
- <div>I'm utterly convinced that Cara Bastone's writing is a permanent fixture in my "must-read immediately" pile. Seriously, at this point, I'd happily dedicate an absurd amount of time and resources just to devour anything she pens. She possesses that rare magic of making you fall head over heels for a 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 you'd typically run from – in this case, the "𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞" – simply because her execution is nothing short of 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐂𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄.<br><br>Every single character in this story stole my heart. Their individual challenges, the deep affection they shared, and their beautiful journeys of growth all wove together to create an absolutely compelling narrative. For the love of all that's sacred in the reading world, I 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 you: do yourself a massive favor and pick up at least one Cara Bastone book in your lifetime.<br><br>🎀I loved every single second of this, and I have a sneaking suspicion you will too!🎀</div>



