Ok - I don't want to enrage anyone because I REALLY did love this book. I love her writing - it's some of the best flirt/banter writing I've ever read. I loved the slow burn, the spice was top tier….so much was SO good. And listen, we ALL know I'm an idiot and in NO way could I come close to writing a damn book. NO. WAY. And really, overall I'm an easy critic. But I have a bone to pick, and it's kind of a big one….buckle up. 😬
Even though its well known this book was inspired by Sleepless in Seattle (its the first part even in her Acknowledgments), "Inspired" is gracious IMO. I feel like the main plot is a copycat of the movie with very minimal tweaks. Especially in how the FMC and MMC connect in the beginning. And, that really bothered me. I watch SiS every single year, multiple times, so I'd also consider myself a huge fan, so maybe that's why - I must consider it sacred ground?! IDK what my actual issue is with that form of "inspiration" because I realize there is so much "copying" at this point in our Romantasy genre as a whole. This just was a bit too much of a carbon copy for me I think. All THAT being said - I still loved it and you will too, especially if you love Sleepless in Seattle.