I really did not like this book. Both of the main characters were completely boring and unlikable, the writing was very juvenile and it felt like the author skipped around a bit without filling in the blanks (one minute they're planning a date and the next she won't speak to him?). Ivy is immature, a pushover, and just completely unlikable. Actually written as if the author was trying hard to make fun of her or write someone with complete lack of respect for herself - no job, literally doing nothing all day on her phone. There was no chemistry as promised and their sudden "love" was extremely shallow, which I guess makes sense since that's how both characters are written. I also found the male narrator very unpleasant and monotone. This book was an ick and read like a very bad teen show from the early 2000s that never took off.


Thank you NetGalley for providing this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

The narrative feels somewhat disjointed, jumping between the characters' personal struggles and their slow-burn romance without a clear focus. While the characters have potential, their development feels rushed, and the romance often reads as more of a rebound than a genuine connection, which can be a little hard to root for. The tension between Ivy and her boss is engaging, but the emotional weight of their individual baggage—particularly Ivy's rebound from her ex—makes it difficult to invest fully in their relationship.

Overall, *The Makeup Girl* offers some enjoyable moments for fans of the genre, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. With some more careful editing and deeper character exploration, it could have been more impactful. A 3-star read, not bad but not exactly memorable either.

My first time for this author and thoroughly enjoyed it. The story was good, characters likeable, and interesting to see Ivy turn from a plain girl with no confidence into a no-nonesense beauty. A light hearted read, which I thoroughly enjoyed.

This rom-com delivers plenty of laughs, sizzling chemistry, and heartfelt moments as Ivy navigates the messy aftermath of heartbreak. The story captures the emotional rollercoaster of starting over and unexpectedly finding sparks in the unlikeliest of places—namely with her grumpy yet captivating boss.

Ivy is a relatable protagonist, blending vulnerability and determination as she rebuilds her life and career. Her banter with her boss provides a perfect balance of tension and humor, making their evolving relationship compelling. The steamy encounter at the bar adds a layer of complexity that keeps the story engaging without overwhelming the heartwarming aspects.

While the romance shines, the pacing can feel rushed at times, especially as Ivy grapples with her unhealed wounds and professional boundaries. Some side characters could have been more fleshed out to enhance the story's depth.

Still, this is a fun, swoon-worthy read for fans of office romances and slow-burn tension. A solid 4 stars—definitely worth picking up!

This was such a cute romance the story was very well written and I absolutely loved the chemistry between the main characters.

Easy read about Ivy and Ethan. Ivy had given everything for her former boyfriend, who never appreciated her. Ethan gave it all for his fiancee, but she always wanted to take more. Then the one night stand between boss and employee happens, but develops into so much more. Is it not hard to root for Ivy!

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to preview this audiobook.

I appreciate the chance to engage with the material, even though I wasn't able to finish it before the release date. I'm currently 50% through, and I find the book to be very engaging! I look forward to sharing a more comprehensive review once I complete it.

I thought this was a really cute book. What girl
can’t relate to a break up and being so
devastated by it. Ivy put her all into her relationship just to be heartbroken by the man that she loved.

Starting an over and getting a new job, She takes control of her life and next comes her difficult boss Ethan. They both are dealing with their own challenges but was not expecting what came next. I loved the audio book.

This was such a amazing read. Starting from the characters, plotline and scenarios, everything was on top notch and the pace was well maintained throughout the whole book. The characters were penned down brilliantly, not only the protagonists shine throughout the story but also the side characters too. The spotlight was given to each and every character to shine and contribute to the book.
I had a great time reading this one.

This was such a fun, refreshing read that completely won me over with its quirky, relatable heroine and the perfect mix of humor and heart. I loved Ivy’s resilience as she navigated one disaster after another, from breakups to career mishaps, all while staying determined to get back on her feet. The behind-the-scenes peek at the beauty industry added a unique and chaotic charm, and Eddy Twice’s sharp, witty writing made the story fly by. It’s a debut that feels like a breath of fresh air—lighthearted yet uplifting—and I couldn’t help but root for Ivy every step of the way.

I listened to the make up girl as an audio book via net galley. I enjoyed the accents throughly. The book was a story of romance after heart break, enemies to lovers. It was a light hearted romance with a little spice. Overall, it was a fun listen!

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This book was a fun one to listen to. Enemies to lovers being my favorite type, this one did not disappoint. 4 stars.

I listen to this audiobook arc for Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.

When Ivy’s long term boyfriend suddenly breaks up with her she feels like her entire world has fallen apart. Being a stay at home girlfriend attempting to start a family seemed like the life she wanted but then it was gone, she hadn’t had a job in years and her degree was gathering dust. She needs to reclaim herself, get out there in to the working world and enjoy life. Who knows, a little romance could still be on the cards for Ivy especially as she grows stronger and more confident.

I enjoyed the story and listened at most opportunities I got however due to it being so short I don’t think there was enough character building. With that being said the content of the book would have been a bit dull had it been stretched out much more. There were quite a few moments where I had to go back and see if I missed something as the story seemed to jump so far, often I hadn’t missed something, the author just wanted to skip some time.

When first starting this audiobook I really didn’t think I would make it through to the end, the narrating sounded very computerised and really grated on me. It took a few chapters before I was invested enough to decide to overlook the narrators and complete the book.

I found this story to have a little spice but overall it had a fluffy, young adult, rom com style. I would recommend to people like my daughter, 21yo.

Ivy and Ethan have both been through bad breakups, but when they meet, Ethan is Ivy’s very grumpy, icy boss who doesn’t seem a very likely romantic character. This office romance turns steamy when the two coincidentally meet up at a bar and let the alcohol lead the way into a hotel room. This book was subpar for me personally, although since it was only five and a half hours long (audio version), you can’t add a lot of substance. I do wish that Ivy’s character could have had more development and I was a little confused with the setting–the narrators, who did a great job, have a British accent but Ethan has to fly to London? This was certainly a light, fluffy, and quick read (with a few bits of spice), so if that is what you are looking for, go for it.

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The Makeup Girl was my first audiobook and I simply loved it.
I loved how the title of the book develops into the personality of the protagonist.
I loved how Ethan didn't quit his job for love, but decided to give it a chance to try from afar because it was his dream job. I also liked that Abby developed her own career starting from the bottom (obviously dating her boss helped her a bit lol).
I thought it was a very nicely developed book, I don't give it 5 stars because I feel like the relationship developed too fast but it's beautiful, how Abby develops her own autonomy after breaking up with her ex-boyfriend seemed perfect to me. She didn't jump from one relationship to another but rather she prioritized herself first and developed her own life and professional career.

Thank you for the opportunity to listen to this book and thank Eddy for this amazing story.

3.5🌟
It’s a cute fast read. Ivy finding her way in the new office and her struggles felt really fun to read. Seeing her improve and find herself made this book have a really feel-good vibe. All of Ivy and Ethan’s decisions were really reasonable, which was a nice thing because what irritates me the most in books are decisions that came out of left field.
Ethan’s character arc felt very satisfactory. Him growing and moving up in the office hierarchy and then making decisions for himself finally felt so great to read.

lighthearted, medium-paced
Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75 stars

The first half of the book is good but the second half feels very insta-love, where the characters existed and 2 seconds later they were obsessed over the other. I missed the closure of the prior relationships of both main characters. It seems like they didn't took anything from that and just went for the next thing that showed up.
I read the book in the audiobook format. The audio had good quality and the narrators had a good tone and passing and they delivered the text well, maybe it could have had more sentiment but overall good. There is 2 narrators in this audiobook and they each read the chapters narrated by their characters.

Content Warnings:
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Cursing, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Alcohol

(review from Storygraph)

The book seemed a little all over the place and timeline wasn’t very clear. Characters reactions weren’t believable and I kind of wished I had DNF’d this.

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This was the perfect in between read for me after coming off the back of something heavy.

Ethan and Ivy are so completely well matched, from their mannerism, work ethic and suitability towards commitment. To listen to Ivy go from a shell of herself after Rob, the prick, treated her the way he did to this strong women capable of anything was absolutely captivating.

And my oh my, now I know your lying if you also didn’t swoon and fall all over Ethan. He shed some really important light on how a relationship can be flipped and the man can be the one staying for the sake of “oh but I love her”.

This book shows the side that sometimes you shouldn’t stay in a relationship just because you think you’re doing the right thing and you were happy once.

This book showed me even more than why I love reading so much because fictional books can also be very therapeutic and educational, that doesn’t mean you should let your children read this book 😉

It has been a while since I listened to an Audiobook, and I hate to say it, but The Makeup Girl by Eddy Twice shouldn’t have been the one to get back into. Daniel Rosenberg and Bonnie Walsh were the narrators in this book, and I have to say they just sounded like they didn’t want to be reading it. Their voices didn’t convey much emotion and sounded like robots at times.

The Makeup Girl did start the story I felt very strong. Originally, I was going to give this book a 3.5 but as the story went on to me it just was feeling weird and choppy. Also, the intimate scenes just felt awkward and the story would have been better without them.

With all of that being said The Makeup Girl is getting 2 stars from me with a spice level of one. If you want to give this book a read or listen you can on Amazon as it is part of Audible and Kindle Unlimited. Now my views may not align with yours and this might be a great read for you. I am just telling you my thoughts and views on the book and they are not the end all be all.

**I would like to thank Netgalley for the ARC Copy of this book. Getting the ARC Copy did not influence my thoughts on the book as they are all my own**