I recently picked up a copy of The Layover by Lacie Waldon, intrigued by the promise of a light and entertaining romance novel. However, after reading a few chapters, I found myself unable to continue and ultimately marked it as a Did Not Finish (DNF) book.

The Layover follows the story of Ava Greene, a flight attendant who finds herself stuck in Chicago due to a snowstorm. She is then forced to share a hotel room with a grumpy pilot named Jack Stone. As they navigate the challenges of their unexpected layover, a spark begins to ignite between them.

While the premise of The Layover seemed promising, I found the execution lacking. From the very beginning, I had a hard time connecting with the characters. Ava came across as shallow and self-absorbed, while Jack appeared to be the stereotypical brooding male lead. Their interactions felt forced and lacked depth, leaving me feeling indifferent towards their budding romance.

Additionally, I found the writing to be overly simplistic and at times, cliched. The dialogue felt stilted, and the storytelling lacked the nuance and complexity that I look for in a romance novel. I struggled to become invested in the plot and found myself skimming through paragraphs, hoping to find something that would capture my interest.

Ultimately, I decided to put The Layover aside and move on to other books in my TBR pile. While the novel may appeal to readers looking for a light and fluffy romance with a predictable plot, it unfortunately did not meet my expectations. I believe that a good romance novel should engage the reader emotionally and intellectually, and unfortunately, The Layover fell short in both regards.

In conclusion, while The Layover may have its audience, it did not resonate with me personally. I believe that there are plenty of other romance novels out there that offer a more compelling and satisfying reading experience. As a reader, I value books that challenge and entertain me, and unfortunately, The Layover did not deliver on either front.