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Better Than Good by Lane Hayes

zaza_bdp's review against another edition

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3.0

DNF @29% {2020}
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{2022}
J'avais commencé ce livre il y a quelques années, puis je l'avais abandonné (à 29% très exactement) tant la lâcheté de Matt m'avait agacée. Finalement, j'ai eu envie de redonner une chance à cette histoire, d'autant que l'autrice a tout récemment publié une nouvelle pour redonner des nouvelles de ce couple, quelques années plus tard.

Lane Hayes est une autrice que j'aime beaucoup, et que j'ai beaucoup lu ces derniers mois. Là, c'est son tout premier roman, et clairement, ça se ressent. C'est gentil et propret, un peu cliché sur certains points : Matt le perso très masculin qui regarde/fait du sport et boit des bières avec ses potes Vs Aaron, le gay flamboyant dans toute sa splendeur qui se maquille, aime danser dans les clubs, la mode et la techno dance. Dit comme ça, ça a l'air gros, mais pourtant c'est bien ce qui nous attend dans ce roman !
Ça manque de subtilité, mais Matt et Aaron sont quand même mignons tous les deux, et leur histoire fonctionne plutôt bien, même si elle est somme toute assez banale.

L'histoire en elle-même est simple et sans surprises, c'est une romance assez douce, mignonne, elle se lit très vite, mais manque de consistance et de saveur. Je lirai néanmoins la suite par curiosité, en commençant peut-être déjà par le tome 6, soit la nouvelle sorti il y a quelques mois avec le retour de Matt et Aaron, histoire de voir si ce couple me convainc plus maintenant que la plume de Lane Hayes a sacrément évolué.

bitchie's review against another edition

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4.0

More of a 3.5, but I did like this one. Fairly slow build up, which is nice, and they were so sweet together.

a_reader_obsessed's review against another edition

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3.0

Simple and sweet. What I wouldn't give for an epilogue tho :)

eliezrah's review against another edition

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4.0

This is such a heartwarming story of self discovery and pure love. As with every Lane Hayes book, the writing was incredible and kept me turning the pages. Matt & Aaron are so good together, and I can't wait to read more!

k_a_r_e_n_b's review

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review against another edition

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4.0

Matt and Aaron are the epitome of opposites attract. Two separate men drawn together in an instant changing futures and knocking down walls. A great story with characters you were drawn to. Looking forward to more in the series.

gloame's review against another edition

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5.0

I listened to this on Audiobook. The narrator, Tyler Stevens, is 100% perfect for the part.

I really loved the romance that developed between Aaron and Matt(y). It was a GFY trope, but I'm finding that I really like those when they're done well. This one was done well. The progression was quick, but it worked for the characters. Hayes' characterisation of Matt makes his quick fall for Aaron believable. The romance was lovely and heartfelt and I really loved the whole book. Just wish it was longer!

leelee68's review against another edition

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5.0

Loved it! I loved Aaron and Matt, they were so great together. Every time they were together they were hot! They were so sweet. I didn't want it to end. Looking forward to more books from this author.

teresab78's review against another edition

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4.0

Sweet but not saccharine. I’m glad they worked it out and that it took time. I liked that they weren’t a perfect match but strove for common ground and enjoyed each other’s differences.

foksha_1996's review against another edition

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1.0

Another book I couldn’t finish -___-' I don't know what's wrong lately.