• Did the story keep me engaged: reasonably
• Would I listen to it again: for the narrators – yes
• Did I feel an emotional connection to the characters: not particularly – in the beginning Katie struck me as a bit of a brat, I did start to warm up to her once she put the pieces together and figured out who Cole was when she caught up with him while he was dealing with his mother.
• What did I like about the story: good pace and interesting characters who experience a significant amount of personal growth. The idea behind the story is entertaining, although i’m not convinced two adult children at college who have no idea their parents are dating until a family get-together can really be deemed ‘step siblings’.
Neither Katie nor Cole as children have ever had an example of a healthy relationship from their parents so both are somewhat cynical and weary of relationships. A chance meeting at a frat party ignites sparks neither can ignore. Unbeknown to the pair, Katie’s mother and Cole’s father are to be married, upon hearing the news Katie decides despite their chemistry they are going to be stepbrother and stepsister so nothing can happen between them … even though it does, over and over again!
• Were there any parts I found annoying: The blow up at the end and the resolution all happened a bit abruptly.
I’m also probably not the demographic this book is aimed at. I’m sure in my twenties, Katie would have come across as sassy and spunky and I would have given it 4.5 stars, but in my forties she comes across as judgemental and bitchy so its 3.5 stars (sorry!)
Jeffrey Kafer and Heather Costa have done a great job narrating Mr. O.M.G. Chapters alternate POV’s between characters, with each narrator doing a chapter. The characters personalities and the chemistry between them comes through in the narration making for an enjoyable audio experience.