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staceyisbooked's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
easydeezylemonreadies's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
moodreadmoonchild's review
4.0
sweet
so sweet, definitely cried a bit, loved the MM relationship and i loved how open all the communication was and how vulnerable and all in they were. like actual adults. adults actually behaving like adults is not always a given in a romance so i’m always glad to see it.
so sweet, definitely cried a bit, loved the MM relationship and i loved how open all the communication was and how vulnerable and all in they were. like actual adults. adults actually behaving like adults is not always a given in a romance so i’m always glad to see it.
lovethyshelfie's review
3.0
I enjoyed this one more than HTH. I liked the characters more and the story felt more realistic
bookishandme's review
4.0
Ella is back with her latest instalment of the Thunderclap series.
This time our fierce single mum / bookshop owner extraordinaire Audrey is the focus. For the past 5 years she’s been too busy for dating, choosing to put her son Asher and her business, Rainey Day Bookshop first. But when 3 men declare an interest can she have the best of all worlds or will it all crumble?
Audrey is such an incredible mum and I absolutely adore her relationship with Asher throughout this book. When she decides to start dating again, she is not afraid to explore all the options available to her, recognising that her connection to Will, Eliot and Jackson is different and unique but all equally important and valid.
Watching the relationship develop both individually between Audrey and the guys but also between the guys themselves was fun to read, especially with the different POVs.
Special shout out to Asher for being the cutest / most adorable kid on the planet and Savannah for being the best supporter ever. Those two were definitely scene stealers.
If you love the below, you’ll love this book
💗workplace romance
💗reverse harem with MM
💗single parents
💗surprise baby
This time our fierce single mum / bookshop owner extraordinaire Audrey is the focus. For the past 5 years she’s been too busy for dating, choosing to put her son Asher and her business, Rainey Day Bookshop first. But when 3 men declare an interest can she have the best of all worlds or will it all crumble?
Audrey is such an incredible mum and I absolutely adore her relationship with Asher throughout this book. When she decides to start dating again, she is not afraid to explore all the options available to her, recognising that her connection to Will, Eliot and Jackson is different and unique but all equally important and valid.
Watching the relationship develop both individually between Audrey and the guys but also between the guys themselves was fun to read, especially with the different POVs.
Special shout out to Asher for being the cutest / most adorable kid on the planet and Savannah for being the best supporter ever. Those two were definitely scene stealers.
If you love the below, you’ll love this book
💗workplace romance
💗reverse harem with MM
💗single parents
💗surprise baby
daniwantsalibrary's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Thank you to the author for an advance review copy!
The story: This was quite a bit less light-hearted than Hat Trick Heart. Please take note of the trigger warnings at the front of the book. Overall, it’s a sweet story of finding love from unexpected places and dealing with trauma. It kept my interest, despite not having a driving plot. It reads a little more like a slice of life.
The characters: Will is me and I am Will. I will not be taking questions at this time. Merkado juggles the multiple pov characters in this story well. Each has a distinct voice and the characters are truly what drives the book. I had some minor issues with how the kids in the book are portrayed. For 5 and 14, Asher and Savannah are often too insightful and articulate. Especially in the case of Savannah, it came off as (unintentional) parentification.
The writing: Ella’s style lends itself well to contemporary romance. There are some standout lines, especially when characters are professing love, and it truly drives home how devoted the characters are to each other.
The second installment in the Thunderclap Series will not disappoint fans of reverse harem romance, especially fans of the first novel, Hat Trick Heart.
The story: This was quite a bit less light-hearted than Hat Trick Heart. Please take note of the trigger warnings at the front of the book. Overall, it’s a sweet story of finding love from unexpected places and dealing with trauma. It kept my interest, despite not having a driving plot. It reads a little more like a slice of life.
The characters: Will is me and I am Will. I will not be taking questions at this time. Merkado juggles the multiple pov characters in this story well. Each has a distinct voice and the characters are truly what drives the book. I had some minor issues with how the kids in the book are portrayed. For 5 and 14, Asher and Savannah are often too insightful and articulate. Especially in the case of Savannah, it came off as (unintentional) parentification.
The writing: Ella’s style lends itself well to contemporary romance. There are some standout lines, especially when characters are professing love, and it truly drives home how devoted the characters are to each other.
The second installment in the Thunderclap Series will not disappoint fans of reverse harem romance, especially fans of the first novel, Hat Trick Heart.
alexinnz's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Car accident
thecactusandthebooks's review
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
bookscandlesthoughts's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book has everything I loved about Hat Trick Heart and more! You have three beautifully flawed men plus our literal girl boss Audrey Hamilton. Seeing the different relationships develop over the course of the book was wonderful and I loved how it connected to the characters from the first book! The spicy scenes were as emotional as they were steamy and were so well done! I highly recommend this series to all the why choose and hockey romance fans out there and even those who may be looking to explore those genres more, but please read the content warnings at the start of the book to do what is best for you!