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kenadietd's review
emotional
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
_lalabear's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
niquabee's review
1.0
I couldn't even finish it. At one point I had to ask myself why am I torturing myself and end the self inflicted torment. The characters' interactions don't make sense and the story itself is full of unnecessary fluff. I kept putting the book down and then forcing myself to come back to it. I've read about 75% and I'd rather watch paint dry than finish this book.
anniedelsignore's review
DNF at about 20%. This book just irked me. I was so excited about the premise and I love me a good “enemies to lovers” trope, but everyone and everything was just so unlikeable that I couldn’t find myself wanting to finish.
storiedadventures's review
4.0
Full review on my blog, Storied Adventures!
I really enjoyed this one! I usually go into contemporary romances expecting light hearted cuteness, and this surprised me with how in depth it went with serious issues. I LOVED it! I loved the banter Nandy and Trice had. I loved the character growth both characters had. I loved that Grandison wrote about issues like how a lot of times boys aren’t taught emotions so they act out in inappropriate ways as they get older. I loved how Grandison wrote about how to find beauty no matter where you are, in a uppity community that seems superficial or in a neighborhood that is extremely rough. I think she did great on touching on those issues (and others like judgement, race, feminism) to get young readers attentions!
I really enjoyed this one! I usually go into contemporary romances expecting light hearted cuteness, and this surprised me with how in depth it went with serious issues. I LOVED it! I loved the banter Nandy and Trice had. I loved the character growth both characters had. I loved that Grandison wrote about issues like how a lot of times boys aren’t taught emotions so they act out in inappropriate ways as they get older. I loved how Grandison wrote about how to find beauty no matter where you are, in a uppity community that seems superficial or in a neighborhood that is extremely rough. I think she did great on touching on those issues (and others like judgement, race, feminism) to get young readers attentions!
morganld1993's review
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
3.75
shannonreadss's review
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
There were some good topics in here, but I just didn't really like the execution. I'm glad that I've listened to this book otherwise it would've been very hard for me to get through. Furthermore, I strongly disliked Nandy's behavior and my opinion of her sadly enough didn't change throughout the story. The chapters told from Tryson's POV were way more likeable, but overall I didn't really enjoy listening to this book.