Picture Imperfect by Alyssa Roat & Hope Bolinger ~ Book Review + Giveaway

November 14, 2021

 



Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Picture Imperfect by Alyssa Roat & Hope Bolinger, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!


ABOUT THE BOOK

Picture Imperfect
Title: Picture Imperfect
Series: Roseville Romances #1
Author: Alyssa Roat & Hope Bolinger
Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink
Release Date: November 5, 2021
Genre: Christian, Contemporary Romance 

Can a struggling career woman and a procrastinating artist save a beloved nonprofit? 

Aspiring novelist Caroline Penn expected a promotion, not a picture book assignment. But when her employer, the non-profit Helping Hope, runs into financial trouble, this book might be the solution. With the company struggling to stay afloat, she and the illustrator will need to collaborate on a strict deadline—no problem for a workaholic like Caroline, right? 

Andy Jackson, a “starving” artist, pays the bills by taking on graphic design gigs, but his perfectionism gets in the way. If only he could focus on a project for once, perhaps he could achieve his dream to make art for children for a living. 

When the two are thrust together to create a book, Caroline can’t seem to write for children, and Andy can’t meet a deadline to save his life. As time ticks down to release day, the two must face their pasts and insecurities. If they can avoid strangling one another for long enough, they may just bring to the table what the other is missing. 

 If not, the fate of their careers—and a beloved nonprofit—hangs in the balance. 

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My Thoughts


Picture Imperfect was an interesting story of young adults trying to figure life out after college. I must admit that I did not connect to this story at all. I felt disengaged the whole time reading it. I was aggravated with Andy for being what seemed like very immature. I mean bills stacking up and just slacking on jobs was a bit too much. I remember leaving college and perhaps it was my era but all of us that graduated worked hard to be where we are now. I am still friends with my college friends and although of course there were hardships we have all come out successful. 

I just didn't find the story too believable. At times it also felt like the story was disjointed. It didn't quite flow for me. Despite all of that I know some people will love and connect with these characters. What I can say is that I have read the Blaze series by Hope and I know she has an amazing talent for writing. This is my first time reading anything by Alyssa I think they both did a great job together. 

My Rating: 3 Stars/It was okay

I received a copy of this book through Celebrate Lit. I was not required to post a positive review. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.








ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Hope Bolinger Alyssa Roat

Hope Bolinger is the author of 12 books, including the award-winning Blaze trilogy. She has worked in the industry as an agent, done acquisitions and editorial roles for publishers, and has also worked for magazines, newspapers, and online publications such as Crosswalk.com. Her articles and other publications can be seen by millions yearly, and she has 1100 bylines to her name. When she isn't battling deadlines, she loves to hike in Ohio's national parks and pet her high-maintenance cat Twix. Find out more about her at https://www.hopebolinger.com.

CONNECT WITH HOPE: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram 

Alyssa Roat has worked in a wide variety of roles within the publishing industry as an agent, editor, writer, and marketer. She is the publicity manager at Mountain Brook Ink and Mountain Brook Fire, a former associate literary agent at Cyle Young Literary Elite, an editor with Sherpa Editing Services, and a freelance writer with 200+ bylines in local, national, and international publications. She is the author of The Wraithwood Trilogy and the co-author with Hope Bolinger of the YA superhero chat fiction romances Dear Hero and Dear Henchman. Her name is a pun, which means you can learn more about her at www.alyssawrote.com or on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook as @alyssawrote. 

CONNECT WITH ALYSSA: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a signed copy of Perfectly Arranged OR a $20 Amazon gift card (winner's choice)!

Picture Imperfect JustRead Giveaway

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