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3.45 AVERAGE
3.45 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
relaxing
sad
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
Alright so I will admit I found this book through Booktok and I did think it would go differently than how it did. That isn't to say it went bad, just wasn't my expectation. Overall, I enjoyed this book it had an engaging plotline, the characters were easy to follow and the writing style was great. I had forgotten I had read another book previously from this author and wondered why it felt familiar.
A few issues I had were the way the characters talked (not the best way to start convo's and at some parts felt very forced) and went back and forth with each other. I didn't enjoy how wishy-washy they were simply because I felt called out for my own actions when it comes to that sorta stuff. The Love Interest was a little awkward for me because a lot of things I liked and then he had a few things that I just wasn't vibing with very well. I also felt like the relationship was highly toxic and wished that that had been stated within the synopsis because it comes across as more "drama second chance" not "dark second chance." The MC I did relate to quite a bit but also can see why other people may not and could dislike her. I also didn't enjoy the billionaire/rockstar part of this book so I don't think those books are really for myself but if you do like those then this one does focus quite heavily on that aspect.
One thing I personally loved seeing was the representation for Indigenous women. The MC was a little iffy on this part (mainly because she wasn't the focus when it came to this) but when it was talking about the Reservation and the statistics for Indigenous women and children being kidnapped, raped, etc. it was absolutely heartbreaking. It is not a topic that is talked about nearly enough when it needs to be. I am usually the type of person that doesn't focus on social, political, etc. aspects within books but this was done in a way that the author got the point across without detracting from the books plotline. Essentially I am saying that she was able to put these parts in while making sure it didn't pop you out of the story/book.
**Obviously, I am not Indigenous so I want to make a disclaimer that this may not be okay at all or a good representation of this situation to which if it isn't I would appreciate someone letting me know so I can rework this review and have a better understanding. **
A few issues I had were the way the characters talked (not the best way to start convo's and at some parts felt very forced) and went back and forth with each other. I didn't enjoy how wishy-washy they were simply because I felt called out for my own actions when it comes to that sorta stuff. The Love Interest was a little awkward for me because a lot of things I liked and then he had a few things that I just wasn't vibing with very well. I also felt like the relationship was highly toxic and wished that that had been stated within the synopsis because it comes across as more "drama second chance" not "dark second chance." The MC I did relate to quite a bit but also can see why other people may not and could dislike her. I also didn't enjoy the billionaire/rockstar part of this book so I don't think those books are really for myself but if you do like those then this one does focus quite heavily on that aspect.
One thing I personally loved seeing was the representation for Indigenous women. The MC was a little iffy on this part (mainly because she wasn't the focus when it came to this) but when it was talking about the Reservation and the statistics for Indigenous women and children being kidnapped, raped, etc. it was absolutely heartbreaking. It is not a topic that is talked about nearly enough when it needs to be. I am usually the type of person that doesn't focus on social, political, etc. aspects within books but this was done in a way that the author got the point across without detracting from the books plotline. Essentially I am saying that she was able to put these parts in while making sure it didn't pop you out of the story/book.
**Obviously, I am not Indigenous so I want to make a disclaimer that this may not be okay at all or a good representation of this situation to which if it isn't I would appreciate someone letting me know so I can rework this review and have a better understanding. **
I’ve been following this author on IG for quite some time and finally decided to read this book over the holiday weekend I was pleasantly surprised at the length of this book, since most books in this genre are short. It ended up being a fantastic read that I couldn’t put down at times. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the Stonewood brothers stories!
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Up and down read
I had a hard time enjoying this book. So many times I wanted to smack them both. *lol* Aubrey had such a hard childhood. Her reactions were understandable. Jax was a jerk many times, but in the end he wanted to create a safer world for Aubrey. Definitely worth the read. Loved the side characters especially Aubrey's friends!
I had a hard time enjoying this book. So many times I wanted to smack them both. *lol* Aubrey had such a hard childhood. Her reactions were understandable. Jax was a jerk many times, but in the end he wanted to create a safer world for Aubrey. Definitely worth the read. Loved the side characters especially Aubrey's friends!
emotional
medium-paced
Fuckboy hero / nobody's actions made sense
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated