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peachani's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Grief
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Cursing, Medical content, Alcohol, and Cancer
anewton's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A clique, but funny, light hearted feel-good read. A very enjoyable novel, that has an easy feel to it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief, Death, Death of parent, and Misogyny
Minor: Cancer and Alcohol
quasinaut's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Such mixed thoughts on this one. Perhaps I'm just over the "enemies to lovers" trope, but I didn't really believe why Shay would feel such animosity towards Dominic (like, why is she so annoyed by his leaning, of all things?). But as their friendship developed, I enjoyed the story more. I liked that Shay started to question whether her current path in life was really right for her and worked to stand up for herself more. All in all, a solid, fun read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexism
Moderate: Alcohol and Grief
Minor: Death of parent
bedtimesandbooks's review
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Death of parent, Grief, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer
filipa_maia's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.5
I enjoyed, but did not love, this book. The classic "enemies-to-lovers" trope that is, apparently, in fashion now... very cliche.
The story is nice, they are a very cute couple, I really enjoyed their relationship and was rooting for them. But at the same time she is really annoying with that "age difference" thing - it's 5 years, not 50! Calm down! He is not annoying, but is described like every other man in a romance: tall, strong, hot, and even though is sexually inexperienced off course that he was the full Kama Sutra mastered! Ok, he is honest and really, really, likes her which makes him very desirable and redeems his other characteristics.
My favorite couple was, obviously, her mother and the new husband. Their stories of loss broke my heart. I would read a full book just telling their stories.
The story is nice, they are a very cute couple, I really enjoyed their relationship and was rooting for them. But at the same time she is really annoying with that "age difference" thing - it's 5 years, not 50! Calm down! He is not annoying, but is described like every other man in a romance: tall, strong, hot, and even though is sexually inexperienced off course that he was the full Kama Sutra mastered! Ok, he is honest and really, really, likes her which makes him very desirable and redeems his other characteristics.
My favorite couple was, obviously, her mother and the new husband. Their stories of loss broke my heart. I would read a full book just telling their stories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Sexism, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Alcohol, Cancer, and Cursing
decklededgess's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
trigger warnings: death of parent, workplace misogyny and sexism, sexual content, alcohol, cyber harassment, grief
This was an unexpectedly delightful book. Shay and Dominic were delightfully flirty and fun with each other. I loved their banter and their enemies to lovers build up. The age gap wasn't weird but it was enough that they were able to make jokes about being part of different generations (5/6 years apart).
Shay's character development in relation to her career and how it ties to her grief over her father and her relationships to people in her life was really well done. As someone who is chronically sad about not having strong connections with friends this book was a big fuckign SCHMOOD.
I loved the podcast transcripts as well. It made for a really fun and immersive reading experience.
This was an unexpectedly delightful book. Shay and Dominic were delightfully flirty and fun with each other. I loved their banter and their enemies to lovers build up. The age gap wasn't weird but it was enough that they were able to make jokes about being part of different generations (5/6 years apart).
Shay's character development in relation to her career and how it ties to her grief over her father and her relationships to people in her life was really well done. As someone who is chronically sad about not having strong connections with friends this book was a big fuckign SCHMOOD.
I loved the podcast transcripts as well. It made for a really fun and immersive reading experience.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Grief, Death of parent, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
readergonewilde's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Death of parent, Misogyny, and Racism
Minor: Cancer
internationalreads's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Death of parent, Grief, Sexual content, Sexism, and Misogyny
toberomanced's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Lots of longing and sighing in this one. Maybe it was the narrator, very wistful. Still a great little romance!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual content, Cursing, Misogyny, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcohol
readwithde's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This is a perfect fun and steamy read! I always prefer dual POVs in romances, but I felt like Shay and Dom both communicated very well (which makes sense for people in radio/communications), so I felt like I got enough content from both of them.
Though the start was a bit slow, the pace picked up quickly. There were some times where the plot stretched a bit, like an office sending two people away for the weekend, but to a place with only one bedroom? but overall, it didn't ruin the story or break verisimilitude for me.
The banter and tension between Shay and Dominic is so great, and I'm glad that it stayed that way through the entire book. They have such great chemistry, whether rivals, friends, or more; it gives the book a grounded feeling -- they are who they are throughout the narrative.
I liked the side plot of Shay's life (her mom remarrying, her best friend possibly moving away), but it made the book feel like her story alone. I would have loved to have some current Dominic drama, but that may have cluttered the story a bit.
Overall, I'm trying to find something to criticize, and I can't. It was emotional without being sad or dark, it was lighthearted but covered real issues with race and gender, and it was steamy and romantic while being vulnerable and fun.
Though the start was a bit slow, the pace picked up quickly. There were some times where the plot stretched a bit,
The banter and tension between Shay and Dominic is so great, and I'm glad that it stayed that way through the entire book. They have such great chemistry, whether rivals, friends, or more; it gives the book a grounded feeling -- they are who they are throughout the narrative.
I liked the side plot of Shay's life (her mom remarrying, her best friend possibly moving away), but it made the book feel like her story alone. I would have loved to have some current Dominic drama, but that may have cluttered the story a bit.
Overall, I'm trying to find something to criticize, and I can't. It was emotional without being sad or dark, it was lighthearted but covered real issues with race and gender, and it was steamy and romantic while being vulnerable and fun.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Death of parent, Grief, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Alcohol, Cancer, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Racism