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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
Thank you to Yvette de Oro for letting me have an ARC copy of This Road To You to review.
I felt this book was an easy, whirl-wind romance to read in a couple of hours. One of the shorter-length romance stories I have read for a while. At times I did feel the shortness did make reading some chapters feel abrupt in places, but the writing style is entertaining and punchy, especially the banter between Corina and Zak. There were some great nuggets of humour entwined in the chapters that had me giggling and smiling as I read.
Out of the two POVs, I preferred reading Zak’s chapters as he was easy to connect with. He’s a solid nice guy (though he’s got some jerks as mates) with a heart of gold, golden retriever loyalty vibes, and gentleness that tugs on the heartstrings. Corina was a complex character – I loved her bad-ass vibes and strength, but at times I thought she was bullish in how she behaved with Zak. She danced around her attraction to him and punished him for something I felt wasn’t his fault. Their chemistry on the page was an odd mix of awkwardness and zing, but when they hit the right gear it felt like things would burn up at any moment.
I enjoyed the cultural representation of the Hispanic and Polish heritages of Corina and Zak’s families. These were cleverly described and fascinating dynamics were introduced through the characters because of the influences of their family backgrounds. This ramped up in the last couple of chapters and although the ending was a bit sudden, I found it made the last act of the book engaging to read and left me wishing there had been more of this in the middle section.
Overall, a hearty 3-star read with a good hook and unusual chemistry energy between the characters showing the line between love and hate is very thin.
Tropes to expect:
- Dual pov
- One Night Stand
- Misunderstanding
- Insta-love/chemistry
- Second Chances
- Surprise pregnancy
I felt this book was an easy, whirl-wind romance to read in a couple of hours. One of the shorter-length romance stories I have read for a while. At times I did feel the shortness did make reading some chapters feel abrupt in places, but the writing style is entertaining and punchy, especially the banter between Corina and Zak. There were some great nuggets of humour entwined in the chapters that had me giggling and smiling as I read.
Out of the two POVs, I preferred reading Zak’s chapters as he was easy to connect with. He’s a solid nice guy (though he’s got some jerks as mates) with a heart of gold, golden retriever loyalty vibes, and gentleness that tugs on the heartstrings. Corina was a complex character – I loved her bad-ass vibes and strength, but at times I thought she was bullish in how she behaved with Zak. She danced around her attraction to him and punished him for something I felt wasn’t his fault. Their chemistry on the page was an odd mix of awkwardness and zing, but when they hit the right gear it felt like things would burn up at any moment.
I enjoyed the cultural representation of the Hispanic and Polish heritages of Corina and Zak’s families. These were cleverly described and fascinating dynamics were introduced through the characters because of the influences of their family backgrounds. This ramped up in the last couple of chapters and although the ending was a bit sudden, I found it made the last act of the book engaging to read and left me wishing there had been more of this in the middle section.
Overall, a hearty 3-star read with a good hook and unusual chemistry energy between the characters showing the line between love and hate is very thin.
Tropes to expect:
- Dual pov
- One Night Stand
- Misunderstanding
- Insta-love/chemistry
- Second Chances
- Surprise pregnancy
In this quick and captivating read, we're introduced to Corina Beltran, a hardworking and underappreciated individual yearning for a carefree evening among friends. The prospect of connecting with a man at the bar adds allure to her farewell to the town. Enter Zak Dudek, a retiring reservist seeking a simple escape with a beer. Their unexpected encounter ignites both awkwardness and attraction. The protagonists' contrasting traits, Corina's vitality and Zak's reticence, create an intriguing interplay. While their dance around each other occasionally feels prolonged, the narrative maintains momentum through well-crafted dialogue and cultural infusion. Though the book falters slightly with its abrupt climax, it remains a captivating short love story worthy of reading.