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book_bound's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Whoever said this was a romance book for Disney adults was absolutely right.
This was worse than a lot of the contemporary romances I've read. The male character was toxic with no redeeming qualities. She treats her like crap, and we are supposed to fall in love with him? I get the whole "cold billionaire vibes", but he was honestly mean to her for 1/3 of the book. He also didn't feel dynamic, but instead like an unfeeling robot.
Also, he had the emotional maturity of a hamster. I NEVER condone that a woman or partner should be the one to "fix" a man or show him the "way" to happiness. It makes for an awful dynamic in the relationship and a setup for failure.
This really only got two stars because it was fast-paced and legible.
This was worse than a lot of the contemporary romances I've read. The male character was toxic with no redeeming qualities. She treats her like crap, and we are supposed to fall in love with him? I get the whole "cold billionaire vibes", but he was honestly mean to her for 1/3 of the book. He also didn't feel dynamic, but instead like an unfeeling robot.
Also, he had the emotional maturity of a hamster. I NEVER condone that a woman or partner should be the one to "fix" a man or show him the "way" to happiness. It makes for an awful dynamic in the relationship and a setup for failure.
This really only got two stars because it was fast-paced and legible.
abigailsshelf's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this! While it had a slow start, it was pretty amazing and I fell in love with Rowan over and over again.
isabellamegdaly's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
bookishsamah's review against another edition
4.0
I started reading this book at like 1am in the night and the next thing I know, my alarm started ringing at 8am and I’m reading the epilogue. And even after my sacrifice of my much needed 8+ hour sleep, I DONT FEEL AN OUNCE OF SLEEPY AND I WAS JUST WANT THE BOOK TO NEVER END. This book was much fast paced which I was exactly looking for. It has you hooked from the very beginning and doesn’t let you go. If you’re looking for grumpy x sunshine, this is literally your kind of shit. It has to be one of the BEST books portraying that trope. The banter was BANGER, it leaves you wanting so much more. The writing was so good, the character development was TOP NOTCH. I was literally smiling through every single page and every single line. I am not supposed to be smiling like a lovesick fool at my tablet at four fucking am but here I am.
Lauren Asher really did confirm my thing for tall dominant assholes. Seriously. Get me my grumpy billionaire pretty boy who prepares a wholeass book signing event of my favourite author and agrees to watch 17 versions of Pride and Prejudice for me, and literally, not even kidding, ONLY SMILES FOR ME because through this book, I have NOT seen Rowan laughing for anything else other than Zahra’s antics. Rowan is SUCH a simp for her, I love it. Mans was whipped from the moment he laid eyes on her without acknowledging it which got a bit annoying at some parts. Like DUDE. Zahra was such an amazing character. She’s a wild, funny, relatable and overall an awesome girl who you’d want to be best friends with. I loved that she spoke her mind and spoke FACTS. This woman spits FACTS. i loved the hint of Declan and Iris’s love story which I CANNOT WAIT to read next. Terms and Conditions, here I come.
Lauren Asher really did confirm my thing for tall dominant assholes. Seriously. Get me my grumpy billionaire pretty boy who prepares a wholeass book signing event of my favourite author and agrees to watch 17 versions of Pride and Prejudice for me, and literally, not even kidding, ONLY SMILES FOR ME because through this book, I have NOT seen Rowan laughing for anything else other than Zahra’s antics. Rowan is SUCH a simp for her, I love it. Mans was whipped from the moment he laid eyes on her without acknowledging it which got a bit annoying at some parts. Like DUDE. Zahra was such an amazing character. She’s a wild, funny, relatable and overall an awesome girl who you’d want to be best friends with. I loved that she spoke her mind and spoke FACTS. This woman spits FACTS. i loved the hint of Declan and Iris’s love story which I CANNOT WAIT to read next. Terms and Conditions, here I come.
ruby7moon31's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
leesmeenu's review against another edition
5.0
5/5 Ik heb hier lang overgedaan, maar dat lag echt aan mij niet aan dit boek. Wat een superfijn verhaal, vol humor. Het begin, midden en einde waren perfect. Ik kan niet wachten op het tweede deel!
danikaaa's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-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
I’m gonna start by saying this book made me cry so much!! The characters are so damn lovable & I wanna keep reading about them even though I know the next two aren’t about them. Rowan is so dreamy & Zahra is so fun & lovable! The romance is out of this world! Please please please read this!!!