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emotional
hopeful
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Thank you Berkley and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
My love for this book is simply not enough to write in this tiny reviewer slot. I need loads of paper, endless amounts of pens and even quills, and finally all the time in the world. ππ
This book was so different then what Ali usually writes, and I was utterly consumed by it. The tone of this book is much more serious and handles subjects like Grief, food insecurity, and child neglect.
It def is less of a rom-com and leans more towards another genre which Ali has dubbed "Erotic Romance." I think this is important to acknowledge because others might not enjoy this book for that very reason.
I personally fell in love with this book and everything it gave me π§π»ββοΈ.
Our two main characters are Eli and Rue who meet via a dating app (things don't quite work out the first time) but the sparks do fly. the following day they meet and it turns out that Eli and his business partners are trying to take over the company that Rue works for. And despite that... the attraction is THERE, therefore their affair begins. Leaving both Rue and Eli questioning everything.
This book had everything, Eli is a man who will HUMBLE himself before Rue. He is so whipped and in love that it fits like a glove π. If your man isn't as committed as Eli, you might want to THINK AGAIN π«΅.
The way that even fate was rooting for them too had me chuckling π€.
Rue and Eli are both individuals who struggle with the concept of dating. Some might find this annoying and therefore find this book not to be within their tastes and that's okay. But personally, I love it when two characters define their idea of love together rather than apart.
Rue was so me-coded, that I needed to catch my breath. She is a full-hearted introvert with very few friends and a lack of a social life. And yet, she is an amazing character that WINS you over. Despite her distant persona, she knows exactly what she wants and she is NOT apologetic about it. Rightfully so.
I would love to be your friend Rue!! I need you to teach me your ways so that I can also get myself a man like Eli π.
This was the perfect mix of Angst, Spice, and Drama wrapped up with a major bow of Horniness π₯΅.
Ali and her work always manage to captivate me! And this book showcased exactly that.
I cannot wait for the world to have this book in their hands π«ΆπΌ.
My love for this book is simply not enough to write in this tiny reviewer slot. I need loads of paper, endless amounts of pens and even quills, and finally all the time in the world. ππ
This book was so different then what Ali usually writes, and I was utterly consumed by it. The tone of this book is much more serious and handles subjects like Grief, food insecurity, and child neglect.
It def is less of a rom-com and leans more towards another genre which Ali has dubbed "Erotic Romance." I think this is important to acknowledge because others might not enjoy this book for that very reason.
I personally fell in love with this book and everything it gave me π§π»ββοΈ.
Our two main characters are Eli and Rue who meet via a dating app (things don't quite work out the first time) but the sparks do fly. the following day they meet and it turns out that Eli and his business partners are trying to take over the company that Rue works for. And despite that... the attraction is THERE, therefore their affair begins. Leaving both Rue and Eli questioning everything.
This book had everything, Eli is a man who will HUMBLE himself before Rue. He is so whipped and in love that it fits like a glove π. If your man isn't as committed as Eli, you might want to THINK AGAIN π«΅.
The way that even fate was rooting for them too had me chuckling π€.
Rue and Eli are both individuals who struggle with the concept of dating. Some might find this annoying and therefore find this book not to be within their tastes and that's okay. But personally, I love it when two characters define their idea of love together rather than apart.
Rue was so me-coded, that I needed to catch my breath. She is a full-hearted introvert with very few friends and a lack of a social life. And yet, she is an amazing character that WINS you over. Despite her distant persona, she knows exactly what she wants and she is NOT apologetic about it. Rightfully so.
I would love to be your friend Rue!! I need you to teach me your ways so that I can also get myself a man like Eli π.
This was the perfect mix of Angst, Spice, and Drama wrapped up with a major bow of Horniness π₯΅.
Ali and her work always manage to captivate me! And this book showcased exactly that.
I cannot wait for the world to have this book in their hands π«ΆπΌ.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
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