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book4grace's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
mama_reads_too_much's review against another edition
3.0
Didn’t enjoy this as much as I wanted to.
lydthekid's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
4ny's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
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
3.75
bmdavis0721's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
pshelling's review against another edition
2.0
The sex scenes were hot, some of the hottest I've read in a long time, and I actually read these ones instead of skimming over them like I normally do. But that's the only thing I liked about the book. Some of the context is under-explained, like why Newton's relationship with his parents is the way it is, or why his parents are the way are, which felt like it was missing given that we're spoon-fed the explanation for the why female alphas are so rare and how that influenced Fiona, explaining how she turned out the way she did.
Additionally, as a scientist with several diplomas myself, the quality of the science and the experimental design performed by Newton took me out of the story in a bad way. For example, reading how the plot hinged on the inheritance and expression of genes and me just going "umm it doesn't work like that???" was a problem for me.
Lastly, I got this book through Kindle Unlimited having only read the description, not a sample, so I was surprised that Newton had to go through his gay awakening as a thirty-old. I don't typically enjoy anything reminiscent of the "I was straight until I met you" narrative. Do people go through gay-(bi)-awakenings later in life? I'm sure they do. Did I? No, and that's reflected by my taste in books.
Additionally, as a scientist with several diplomas myself, the quality of the science and the experimental design performed by Newton took me out of the story in a bad way. For example, reading how the plot hinged on the inheritance and expression of genes and me just going "umm it doesn't work like that???" was a problem for me.
Lastly, I got this book through Kindle Unlimited having only read the description, not a sample, so I was surprised that Newton had to go through his gay awakening as a thirty-old. I don't typically enjoy anything reminiscent of the "I was straight until I met you" narrative. Do people go through gay-(bi)-awakenings later in life? I'm sure they do. Did I? No, and that's reflected by my taste in books.
meatloafqueen's review against another edition
4.0
Whenever I see this picture on a cover it gives me The Exorcist head spinning vibes
Anyway this was pretty good! Best friends boinking for science!! Some really hot primal play & handcuff action
Anyway this was pretty good! Best friends boinking for science!! Some really hot primal play & handcuff action
foxconfessor's review against another edition
4.0
Read again May 2022. For science!
Original review: Boy this one was different! Good different. It's a slow build. We only get Newt's perspective so Colin and his blank face and liberal use of the word 'dude' are a minor mystery until the HEA pretty much. Nothing romantic or steamy happens for a while, just two friends in a pickle, one with questionable scientific ideas, but then BAM, it's filthy. For science!
Original review: Boy this one was different! Good different. It's a slow build. We only get Newt's perspective so Colin and his blank face and liberal use of the word 'dude' are a minor mystery until the HEA pretty much. Nothing romantic or steamy happens for a while, just two friends in a pickle, one with questionable scientific ideas, but then BAM, it's filthy.