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allingoodtime's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I was told I would like this story even more than the first book in the series, and that is absolutely true. Henry was everything I hoped he would be when he was introduced in Royally Screwed. Sarah’s back story was even more distressing than I had thought it would be, but that showed how strong her will and character are. Put these two together and magic happens.
While I did find the first few chapters a little slow, things picked up within the first couple of chapters. Once Sarah and Nicholas were sharing the page, I was fully immersed. Their time alone was special and had me rooting for them. The chemistry and mutual respect they had for each other, even when they thought they were so different, set things up for a remarkable love story.
Not only were Nicholas and Sarah great together, I adored Sarah’s friends and sister. I was set to dislike Penny. Instead, the author gave us a fiercely loyal sister who would give up her own dreams to protect and sister. Penny may have dreams of fame and fortune, but they never overrode her love of Sarah or her need to keep her safe.
The last few chapters of this story surprised me, but they were exactly fitting for the personalities of Sarah and Henry. No matter how wild Henry was in the past or how shy and sheltered Sarah kept herself, these two have the biggest hearts and the capacity to share those hearts with everyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent and Mental illness
suzyq436's review
3.0
This was okay. Something bugged me about this book and I can't put my finger on what it was.
I did feel this story was trying too hard and ended up falling a little flat on all fronts.
I also got a little Anthony Bridgerton and Kate vibes from this story yet paled in comparison.
I did feel this story was trying too hard and ended up falling a little flat on all fronts.
I also got a little Anthony Bridgerton and Kate vibes from this story yet paled in comparison.
mandarinenjoghurt's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
whosevita's review
3.0
This book was SO cheesy. Like actually I gagged some times. I know what I was starting at but my god. Literally the singing out loud to an audience and "omg the shy girl can sing" is so fcking wattpad it made me wanna claw my eyes out. The cringe was unbearable.
I was down for the reality TV sub plots. Like the translator being madly in love with the princess? GOLD ITS GOLD. But it lead to nothing. Also the women trying to take revenge on his best friend but fucking Henry on live television was also so funny. I was waiting for her plot line to be resolved. But nothing.
It was also really startling to be in Henry's head all the time. I can take raunchy humor, but that man was hornier than a teenager on aphrodisiacs.
The smut was so good but then sometimes it just took me out of the moment. I don't read books for the realism, but really her kitty kat "smelling like roses and tasting like sunshine"? Wjjwwjwjwjjw it's so silly it made me giggle. Like for real vaginas don't taste like berries and cream and that's okay. Smelling like roses?????? HAHAHAHAHAH
I was down for the reality TV sub plots. Like the translator being madly in love with the princess? GOLD ITS GOLD. But it lead to nothing. Also the women trying to take revenge on his best friend but fucking Henry on live television was also so funny. I was waiting for her plot line to be resolved. But nothing.
It was also really startling to be in Henry's head all the time. I can take raunchy humor, but that man was hornier than a teenager on aphrodisiacs.
The smut was so good but then sometimes it just took me out of the moment. I don't read books for the realism, but really her kitty kat "smelling like roses and tasting like sunshine"? Wjjwwjwjwjjw it's so silly it made me giggle. Like for real vaginas don't taste like berries and cream and that's okay. Smelling like roses?????? HAHAHAHAHAH
hrmcgary's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the quirky characters and romance! I'm all for a little suspense and darkness before getting the happy ever after. Great book!