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nyla_reads's review against another edition
4.0
I have been really enjoying this series and I could not wait to learn Julien’s story. Julian is trying to recover from a traumatic accident which has left him scarred mentally and physically whilst also mourning for his previous life. He encounters Stephanie ‘Sera’ Ellis, a bubble, beautiful classmate who’s fighting to become captain of her music class and ropes in Julian as her fake boyfriend to get her position - however the feelings soon turn real.
This book had so many elements, including a case of secret identity which forces both to review the foundations of their relationship. I loved the way Sera helped Julian heal, both through PT sessions and with familial relationships. The angst, the chemistry and the tension were 10/10, and I can’t recommend this series enough.
The only downfall is the behaviour of some of the characters seemed out of place, it was hard to believe that the characters were in their twenties. Apart from this, I would say don’t miss out!!
This book had so many elements, including a case of secret identity which forces both to review the foundations of their relationship. I loved the way Sera helped Julian heal, both through PT sessions and with familial relationships. The angst, the chemistry and the tension were 10/10, and I can’t recommend this series enough.
The only downfall is the behaviour of some of the characters seemed out of place, it was hard to believe that the characters were in their twenties. Apart from this, I would say don’t miss out!!
gemma_leigh1995's review
dark
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
4.75
bene_lassus's review against another edition
4.0
Ending that series with Julien and Seraphina's story is the icing on a magnificent cake.
Like all Julia Wolf's characters, Julien and Sera are wounded. Julien hides his wounds with a grumpy face, Sera hides hers with a smile. And it takes a fake relationship to make them realize that they are made for each other.
If you add a couple of twists, loved side characters, the perfect balance between angst and sweet, the icing on the cake has a wonderful flavor.
Like all Julia Wolf's characters, Julien and Sera are wounded. Julien hides his wounds with a grumpy face, Sera hides hers with a smile. And it takes a fake relationship to make them realize that they are made for each other.
If you add a couple of twists, loved side characters, the perfect balance between angst and sweet, the icing on the cake has a wonderful flavor.
totalsassreads's review against another edition
5.0
This ripped me up into teeny tiny little pieces and then put me back together again using my tears as glue.
Sera is precious and must be protected at all costs, and Julien was beyond imagining - he's everything she deserves and more. I adored the two of them together, and loved seeing the banter escalate the tension between them. This was a fun fake relationship but we've also got lots of secrets type of book.
This series is AMAZING. It got better with every book, and I think this was the perfect hopeful and happy note to end on.
Sera is precious and must be protected at all costs, and Julien was beyond imagining - he's everything she deserves and more. I adored the two of them together, and loved seeing the banter escalate the tension between them. This was a fun fake relationship but we've also got lots of secrets type of book.
This series is AMAZING. It got better with every book, and I think this was the perfect hopeful and happy note to end on.
romancebookinreview's review against another edition
4.0
The fake dating?! SPICY! The chemistry?! Out of the park.
Sera needs a fake boyfriend and asks Julien to fill that roll BUT only if she helps him with physical therapy. The issues that these two have feels heavier than the other books in some ways, but they also have one of the sweetest relationships.
Really enjoyed watching them grow together and learn how to be in a loving relationship while healing from past traumas.
This series continues to find a way to be both dark and heartwarming which is a testament to Julia’s writing skills.
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Sera needs a fake boyfriend and asks Julien to fill that roll BUT only if she helps him with physical therapy. The issues that these two have feels heavier than the other books in some ways, but they also have one of the sweetest relationships.
Really enjoyed watching them grow together and learn how to be in a loving relationship while healing from past traumas.
This series continues to find a way to be both dark and heartwarming which is a testament to Julia’s writing skills.
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
rrpridem's review against another edition
5.0
I’ve been impatiently waiting for Julien’s story, and man it did NOT disappoint!!
I’ve been laughing like a maniac, my chest is doing that twinging thing like I’m falling in love, and more than once I’ve had to wipe tears away from how sweet these two are. My poor husband keeps having to force himself to laugh when I read the dialogue that makes me giggle because he has zero context for what I’m saying and just wants to shoot things on the PS5.
Julia knocked it out of the park, as always. I don’t reread things often, but I might have to give this series another one soon to get my fix.
***** spoilers/speculation below *****
I’m excited for Beckett and Luciana’s story coming up, but I do hope we swing back to Marco at some point. I’m very intrigued about him settling down. It’ll have to be someone he doesn’t expect, of course. Maybe an accidental pregnancy (that could just be my trope-preferences talking though)? Someone from SR we’ve met but haven’t had a story from, obviously.
I’ve been laughing like a maniac, my chest is doing that twinging thing like I’m falling in love, and more than once I’ve had to wipe tears away from how sweet these two are. My poor husband keeps having to force himself to laugh when I read the dialogue that makes me giggle because he has zero context for what I’m saying and just wants to shoot things on the PS5.
Julia knocked it out of the park, as always. I don’t reread things often, but I might have to give this series another one soon to get my fix.
***** spoilers/speculation below *****
I’m excited for Beckett and Luciana’s story coming up, but I do hope we swing back to Marco at some point. I’m very intrigued about him settling down. It’ll have to be someone he doesn’t expect, of course. Maybe an accidental pregnancy (that could just be my trope-preferences talking though)? Someone from SR we’ve met but haven’t had a story from, obviously.
isabellm's review against another edition
4.0
I love a fake relationship. It’s catnip to me even though I know how it usually ends, the journey is what makes it worthwhile. This story with Julien and Sera was exactly why I love this trope so much.
I am so glad that after Julien’s shining turn in Amir and Zadie’s story, he was popular enough to get his own book. I loved every little bit of him that we got in this and that he became this even more fully realised person. His pain, fear, anger, frustration and fierce, fierce love was everything I wanted to see and more. Sera was
I am so glad that after Julien’s shining turn in Amir and Zadie’s story, he was popular enough to get his own book. I loved every little bit of him that we got in this and that he became this even more fully realised person. His pain, fear, anger, frustration and fierce, fierce love was everything I wanted to see and more. Sera was
xsarahsmilesx's review against another edition
4.0
*Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review*
3.5 stars
I didn't mind this book at all. I love the little hints we get of the other Savage U couples and how Julien and Sera fit into their circle. I also related to both of them a lot (I suffer from chronic pain like Julien, and I've had some mental health struggles that strained my relationship with my family like Sera. Was also a marching band nerd and I think we need to see more of it in romance novels in general).
I thought the stakes involving their fake dating were realistic without being corny or easily solved. However (and maybe this is because I took a while to read it), I felt like their transition from fake dating to real feelings was really underdeveloped. I would have liked to see more of the sort of internal struggle, because things felt a little rushed.
I also think there were a bit too many grumpy/sunshine metaphors (light/darkness/literal sunshine). It would have been so much better if it didn't spell it out for the reader.
3.5 stars
I didn't mind this book at all. I love the little hints we get of the other Savage U couples and how Julien and Sera fit into their circle. I also related to both of them a lot (I suffer from chronic pain like Julien, and I've had some mental health struggles that strained my relationship with my family like Sera. Was also a marching band nerd and I think we need to see more of it in romance novels in general).
I thought the stakes involving their fake dating were realistic without being corny or easily solved. However (and maybe this is because I took a while to read it), I felt like their transition from fake dating to real feelings was really underdeveloped. I would have liked to see more of the sort of internal struggle, because things felt a little rushed.
I also think there were a bit too many grumpy/sunshine metaphors (light/darkness/literal sunshine). It would have been so much better if it didn't spell it out for the reader.
shadowwolf9331's review against another edition
5.0
This whole series was amazing so thank you Julia for all the characters I’ve fallen in love with. When I met Julien in Bright Like Midnight I knew I need to know more about him so I’m so glad she wrote story for him and Sera. This story was wonderful and they were so good together. It touched on some heavy topics but was handled really well. I can’t wait for your next savage series!