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amberreadsromance28's review against another edition
5.0
5/25/2023 - Increased my rating to 4.5 Stars.
Rereading by listening to the audiobook for Off Balance Audio Tour. Thank you to Forever and Always PR for providing the audiobooks.
This time around, I was more enjoyable since I fell in love with Kova in the last few books. I was super frustrated with Kova and Ria the first time I read this book. Now I'm all in on them, even though Ria can make me so mad with her decision-making.
I was so excited to listen to the audiobook s for this series. However, I was very bummed that there was not a male narrator because i was dying to hear a sexy Kova accent. I get why they had a female narrator since this book is all from Ria's POV. I really enjoyed the narration, and I think the narrator did a decent job doing Kova's Russian accent.
I love how supportive Kova is with her gymnastics and how deeply he believes in Ria. I love Kova even though this book ends with Kova screwing up. I believe in his devotion after previously reading the series. I could enjoy it more this time since I understand Kova's decisions.
"We are a team—I exhale, you inhale. We fight together. We work together. It is an amazing feeling when you find someone who shares the same passion as you. The possibilities are endless. I am the beast beneath your beauty, pushing you. From here on out, we do it together. You come to me for anything and I will do everything in my power to make it happen."
Original Review:
Finally reading this for the Off Balance read along. This book was an insane roller coaster. I have so many moments that made me rage in this book. Putting together a vlog as I read this story, so you will be able to see all the rants once this read along is over.
Kova pissed me off for most of this book, but so did Ria.
My biggest pet peeve is that they keep having unprotected sex. It drives me insane!!!! They are so stupid, either wrap it up or get on birth control.
I love all the gymnastics and the meets. I actually started to appreciate Kova with how supportive and gentle he was with Ria at these competitions.
So many secrets and bombs dropped at the end of this book. Especially with the cliffhanger.
Spoiler vlog:
https://youtu.be/9ZxZiX9s_U8
Rereading by listening to the audiobook for Off Balance Audio Tour. Thank you to Forever and Always PR for providing the audiobooks.
This time around, I was more enjoyable since I fell in love with Kova in the last few books. I was super frustrated with Kova and Ria the first time I read this book. Now I'm all in on them, even though Ria can make me so mad with her decision-making.
I was so excited to listen to the audiobook s for this series. However, I was very bummed that there was not a male narrator because i was dying to hear a sexy Kova accent. I get why they had a female narrator since this book is all from Ria's POV. I really enjoyed the narration, and I think the narrator did a decent job doing Kova's Russian accent.
I love how supportive Kova is with her gymnastics and how deeply he believes in Ria. I love Kova even though this book ends with Kova screwing up. I believe in his devotion after previously reading the series. I could enjoy it more this time since I understand Kova's decisions.
"We are a team—I exhale, you inhale. We fight together. We work together. It is an amazing feeling when you find someone who shares the same passion as you. The possibilities are endless. I am the beast beneath your beauty, pushing you. From here on out, we do it together. You come to me for anything and I will do everything in my power to make it happen."
Original Review:
Finally reading this for the Off Balance read along. This book was an insane roller coaster. I have so many moments that made me rage in this book. Putting together a vlog as I read this story, so you will be able to see all the rants once this read along is over.
Kova pissed me off for most of this book, but so did Ria.
My biggest pet peeve is that they keep having unprotected sex. It drives me insane!!!! They are so stupid, either wrap it up or get on birth control.
I love all the gymnastics and the meets. I actually started to appreciate Kova with how supportive and gentle he was with Ria at these competitions.
So many secrets and bombs dropped at the end of this book. Especially with the cliffhanger.
Spoiler vlog:
booksemreads's review
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
jill_mac's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing continuation to Kova and Adrianna’s story. Sooooo good, loved this book even more than I loved book 1, Balance.
More detailed review to come!
More detailed review to come!
feliciaslibrary's review against another edition
5.0
9/18/2022:
5 stars ⭐️
5/24/2023:
Reread through audibook ARC provided by Forever and Always PR (thank you again!).
5 stars ⭐️
Ever since reading this series last fall, I haven’t been able to stop thinking of it. Ria and Kova has inprinted in my head and I will probably never let go of them, my babies!
So getting the chance to reread it but also through audio, I couldn’t turn it down. I’m so honored that I got this opportunity by Forever and Always PR.
Sarah Puckett narrates this whole series and so far I’m hooked with how she delivers so much emotion and passion in this story. Sarah makes the story even more addictive with her narration. I couldn’t stop listening to this book! She’s the perfect Adrianna in my opinion! And damn, was the accent for Kova perfect! I was kind of scared at first but she did such a good job with doing Kova justice!
Can’t wait to reread the rest of the series!
Narration: 5/5 stars!
5 stars ⭐️
5/24/2023:
Reread through audibook ARC provided by Forever and Always PR (thank you again!).
5 stars ⭐️
Ever since reading this series last fall, I haven’t been able to stop thinking of it. Ria and Kova has inprinted in my head and I will probably never let go of them, my babies!
So getting the chance to reread it but also through audio, I couldn’t turn it down. I’m so honored that I got this opportunity by Forever and Always PR.
Sarah Puckett narrates this whole series and so far I’m hooked with how she delivers so much emotion and passion in this story. Sarah makes the story even more addictive with her narration. I couldn’t stop listening to this book! She’s the perfect Adrianna in my opinion! And damn, was the accent for Kova perfect! I was kind of scared at first but she did such a good job with doing Kova justice!
Can’t wait to reread the rest of the series!
Narration: 5/5 stars!
emmypeggylousbookclub's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
chatterbookbabe's review against another edition
5.0
If Kova was real, my ass would be in jail. Fuccckkk. This book is still so damn good though! 5 stars all the fucking way! I have an ARC of something else, but I HAVE TO fit some of book 3 in. I can't wait. I can't imagine the pain everyone felt that read these books as they came out. Thank God I can binge through book 4, because that's exactly what I intend to do. I have a feeling this series might wind up being one of my favorites of the year.
joansie_h's review
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
shedevilreads's review against another edition
5.0
Execution by Lucia Franco is a forbidden gymnastics romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Sarah Puckett. This is the second book in the Off Balance Series.
All I can say is WOW! This series just keeps getting better and better. The relationship between Adrianna and Kova took me on an emotional rollercoaster. I can't wait for the next book in the series Release to be available on Audio so I can get more of their story.
Sarah did an amazing job on the narration. She really knows how to bring a story to life. I look forward to listening to more of her work in the future.
I would highly recommend this book if you like sports romances, forbidden romances, age gap romances, or contemporary romance.
Audiobook Obsession Reviewer
All I can say is WOW! This series just keeps getting better and better. The relationship between Adrianna and Kova took me on an emotional rollercoaster. I can't wait for the next book in the series Release to be available on Audio so I can get more of their story.
Sarah did an amazing job on the narration. She really knows how to bring a story to life. I look forward to listening to more of her work in the future.
I would highly recommend this book if you like sports romances, forbidden romances, age gap romances, or contemporary romance.
Audiobook Obsession Reviewer