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adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
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Loveable characters:
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Diverse cast of characters:
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Flaws of characters a main focus:
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The Monster: ★ ★ ★ ★ . 5
L.J. Shen (Boston Belles #3)
"It was always Monster. And I was his Nix."
Unexpected. This book blew my mind with the absolutely astounding way that this story unfolded.
I finished this book last week and it’s been on my mind non-stop! I’ve re-read it so many times. So many drool-worthy scenes!
Anyone who knows me knows that I have been waiting for Sam Brennan almost since the day I was born (plus Sam was born in August too so we are literally soulmates and everyone can back off). Ruthless, dashing, and terrifying with an ever-present challenging smirk plastered on his beautiful face. A monster–through and through. But, behind that rough exterior is a boy who went through more than anyone could have before the age of 9, and a man who never felt like he truly belonged. Sam’s backstory is heartbreaking and though he stands tall, there’s a lot of cracks in his soul. He’s a complex character, who owns his personality with finesse and calm. Even though he may have some jagged edges, deep down, there’s something so very soft about him. For a man who thinks he is incapable of love, Sam is a phenomenal lover. He’s possessive, hot, and would do anything for his Nix.
Aisling Fitzpatrick was the most jarring surprise. “Elegant and aristocratic,” as Sam says, absolutely. But, she is so much more. Ash is such a complex character. She loves unapologetically, wears her heart on her sleeve, and gives so much of her to people–even Sam, when he least deserves it. Let it be known, she is no doormat. She is strong, with a spine of steel, and knows her worth. Aisling is a surprise.
Sam and Aisling have so much history that no one in their family is privy to. The world seems to be against them and yet, like two magnets in the middle of a war-torn field, they find one another.
Samuel Brennan and Aisling Fitzpatrick are so meant to be. Their story is magical, their love is profound, and they are so very beautiful.
A heart-melting whirlpool of romance, angst, lust, and most importantly, love.
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
L.J. Shen (Boston Belles #3)
"It was always Monster. And I was his Nix."
Unexpected. This book blew my mind with the absolutely astounding way that this story unfolded.
I finished this book last week and it’s been on my mind non-stop! I’ve re-read it so many times. So many drool-worthy scenes!
Anyone who knows me knows that I have been waiting for Sam Brennan almost since the day I was born (plus Sam was born in August too so we are literally soulmates and everyone can back off). Ruthless, dashing, and terrifying with an ever-present challenging smirk plastered on his beautiful face. A monster–through and through. But, behind that rough exterior is a boy who went through more than anyone could have before the age of 9, and a man who never felt like he truly belonged. Sam’s backstory is heartbreaking and though he stands tall, there’s a lot of cracks in his soul. He’s a complex character, who owns his personality with finesse and calm. Even though he may have some jagged edges, deep down, there’s something so very soft about him. For a man who thinks he is incapable of love, Sam is a phenomenal lover. He’s possessive, hot, and would do anything for his Nix.
Aisling Fitzpatrick was the most jarring surprise. “Elegant and aristocratic,” as Sam says, absolutely. But, she is so much more. Ash is such a complex character. She loves unapologetically, wears her heart on her sleeve, and gives so much of her to people–even Sam, when he least deserves it. Let it be known, she is no doormat. She is strong, with a spine of steel, and knows her worth. Aisling is a surprise.
Sam and Aisling have so much history that no one in their family is privy to. The world seems to be against them and yet, like two magnets in the middle of a war-torn field, they find one another.
Samuel Brennan and Aisling Fitzpatrick are so meant to be. Their story is magical, their love is profound, and they are so very beautiful.
A heart-melting whirlpool of romance, angst, lust, and most importantly, love.
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
Nachdem ich Hunters und Cillians Geschichte geliebt habe und vor allem allem da Sparrow eins meiner liebsten Bücher von L.J. Shen ist, konnte ich es kaum erwarten endlich Aislings und Sams Geschichte zu lesen. Das Cover ist wunderschön und passt sehr gut zu den beiden Vorgängerbänden. Ich habe das Buch direkt angefangen und innerhalb eines Tages beendet. L.J. Shen hat einen wundervollen Schreibstil. Er ist flüssig zu lesen, emotional und gespickt mit einer guten Prise Humor.
Sam und Aisling kennt man schon ein bisschen aus den Vorgängerbänden und ich ich war sehr gespannt darauf ob meine Erwartungen an die beiden erfüllt werden. Nach dem lese kann ich zwar sagen, dass es mir gefallen hat, dennoch kommt „Monster“ nicht an die ersten beiden Teile heran. Aisling und Sam mochte ich als Einzelpersonen sehr gerne, aber die Beziehung bzw. die Dynamik zwischen den beiden konnte ich manchmal nicht so ganz nachvollziehen. Sams Verhalten Aisling gegenüber fand ich teilweise absolut nicht korrekt. Da hätte ich ihn wirklich gerne mal geschüttelt. Ein kleines Highlight war für mich das Wiedersehen der anderen Paare aus den ersten beiden Teilen.
Alles in allem hat mir „Monster“ gut gefallen, aber leider kommt es nicht an die beiden Vorgängerteile heran. Jetzt bin ich sehr gespannt auf Devons und Emmabelles Geschichte
Von mir gibt es eine Leseempfehlung.
Sam und Aisling kennt man schon ein bisschen aus den Vorgängerbänden und ich ich war sehr gespannt darauf ob meine Erwartungen an die beiden erfüllt werden. Nach dem lese kann ich zwar sagen, dass es mir gefallen hat, dennoch kommt „Monster“ nicht an die ersten beiden Teile heran. Aisling und Sam mochte ich als Einzelpersonen sehr gerne, aber die Beziehung bzw. die Dynamik zwischen den beiden konnte ich manchmal nicht so ganz nachvollziehen. Sams Verhalten Aisling gegenüber fand ich teilweise absolut nicht korrekt. Da hätte ich ihn wirklich gerne mal geschüttelt. Ein kleines Highlight war für mich das Wiedersehen der anderen Paare aus den ersten beiden Teilen.
Alles in allem hat mir „Monster“ gut gefallen, aber leider kommt es nicht an die beiden Vorgängerteile heran. Jetzt bin ich sehr gespannt auf Devons und Emmabelles Geschichte
Von mir gibt es eine Leseempfehlung.
Wow, diese Geschichte hatte es wieder in sich. L. J. Shen erschafft tiefgründige, düstere Charaktere wie keine andere. Sam war das Böse in Person und trotzdem konnte er sich in mein Herz schleichen. Schon alleine durch die Einblicke in die Vergangenheit, die echt heftig waren. Aisling ist teilweise viel zu gutmütig zu Sam. Ich hätte ihn manchmal gerne an die Wand geklatscht. Die Charakterentwicklung der beiden hat mir sehr gefallen, all den Schmerz konnte ich so gut nachvollziehen. Dieses Buch hat so viele Emotionen in mir hervorgerufen und ich habe jede Seite geliebt. So ganz an den 2. Band konnte „Monster“ nicht heranreichen. Trotzdem kann ich eine ganz klare Leseempfehlung aussprechen.
dark
emotional
Wow! So it’s starts off as your typical mafia style romance, but wow!! I did not expect what comes. And I didn’t expect to cry towards the end either. Wasn’t ready for it. Beautiful story. I loved the back stories as well. So well written (as always).
This series has been a hit or miss for me. I loved the first book, the second one was not the greatest and honestly this one was just okay. I didn’t love it but I didn’t hate it either. Definitely had a variety of mix feelings about the whole thing. I’m coughing it up to the plot of the story, maybe mobsters just don’t do it for me.
There were parts in the story that made me so angry of how naive and obsessed Ashling was but then there’s moments where you’re like ‘she’s a badass’, can’t believe she managed that. So I’m left thinking, “which one is she?”
Don’t get me started with Sam, he was a total asshat. Was he hot? Yes! - Was he damn sexy? Yes! - Would I want him to jump my bones and enjoy that pool table scene? Hella Yes! But at the same time I can’t handle that ‘I-get-everything-I-want-cause-I-can’ attitude and the fact that Ashling just takes it; wasn’t my cup of tea.
As far as smuttiness; it was hot but I could have wanted more.
There were parts in the story that made me so angry of how naive and obsessed Ashling was but then there’s moments where you’re like ‘she’s a badass’, can’t believe she managed that. So I’m left thinking, “which one is she?”
Don’t get me started with Sam, he was a total asshat. Was he hot? Yes! - Was he damn sexy? Yes! - Would I want him to jump my bones and enjoy that pool table scene? Hella Yes! But at the same time I can’t handle that ‘I-get-everything-I-want-cause-I-can’ attitude and the fact that Ashling just takes it; wasn’t my cup of tea.
As far as smuttiness; it was hot but I could have wanted more.
Story/Plot: ⭐️⭐️.5
Trope: Contemporary Romance
Spice:
Trope: Contemporary Romance
Spice:
Toxic, ale jaka uzależniająca. W sumie jak każda z książek Shen XD
I feel bad for Sam. His mom didn't want him so she left him with his aunt and uncle at age 9. He had a very rough 9 years leading up to that event, which I think helped shape him into the man he was in this book.
Ainsling wanted to be a doctor. After having a co-dependent mother, she wanted to be able to take care of others as an adult. What she says she's doing for work vs what she's actually doing are two very different types of medicine.
The two meet after a life altering event happens for Ainsling. She falls head over heels for Sam but the feelings aren't mutual. Or so she's led to believe. Ten years later she's still seeing Sam since he "works" for her father and family. She works hard on rekindling a relationship while he works harder on his revenge plot for those that did him wrong .