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funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This is my least favorite of Quincy's romances I've read so far, but I think it's primarily because I struggled to feel true emotional connection (beyond physical infatuation) between the main characters. The rapid transitions between arguing with each other and fantasizing about each other felt forced, and I felt like we didn't have enough banter or even just conversation in the first half to support the eventual relationship.
My favorite element in any Quincy romance is the female main character's profession - she always writes interesting and unique backgrounds and career interests for the women in her stories - and Raya is no exception. I wanted more insight into Raya's family dynamics, though, and more development for her as she establishes her own path.
The murder mystery felt like it intruded unexpectedly at times and affected the pacing for me a bit as well.
I read this via audio and would note it is dual narration. I loved the narrator for Raya's POV, Venah Assadourian, but didn't enjoy the narrator for Strick, Timothy Campbell. The two narrations also felt like they were produced differently? It was a bit jarring each time we transitioned, as the sound quality was noticeably different.
My favorite element in any Quincy romance is the female main character's profession - she always writes interesting and unique backgrounds and career interests for the women in her stories - and Raya is no exception. I wanted more insight into Raya's family dynamics, though, and more development for her as she establishes her own path.
The murder mystery felt like it intruded unexpectedly at times and affected the pacing for me a bit as well.
I read this via audio and would note it is dual narration. I loved the narrator for Raya's POV, Venah Assadourian, but didn't enjoy the narrator for Strick, Timothy Campbell. The two narrations also felt like they were produced differently? It was a bit jarring each time we transitioned, as the sound quality was noticeably different.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Bullying, and Sexual content
Moderate: Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, and Grief
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