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dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The amount of times the MMC uses the word “shit” is insane. Feeling like he was getting “shit” on, things going to “shit”, having to deal with everybody’s “shit”. The word “shit”, I shit you not, is used 50 times, not including its variants (ex. Shithead, shitty, bullshit). It was a lot of shit.
I’m friends with the Monster that’s under my bed…
Knowing Sam’s dark past and his area of work, I was expecting certain things from this book. But the narrative went in directions I could never have imagined, and as usual, I was blown away by the depth of emotion it invoked in me. Shen executes another seemingly impossible romance between star crossed lovers that slowly creeps into your heart and makes a permanent place.
Sam has from day one been one of the most magnetic characters in this series, and I was dying to peel back some of his layers. And as you’d think, he’s one broken, cold, enigmatic psychopath. Designed to infuriate you by some of his actions, while sneakily melting your heart in the very next moment. The little boy you remember to the monster with a hollow tin chest.
However, Aisling was the character that most intrigued me, precisely because she was the most underrated, the proverbial good little wallflower nerd. But she’s so much more. Unrequited love is hard y’all, especially when it’s with an alphahole who won’t give you the time of day. It takes a different kind of strength to put your heart out there, go get your man even when it shreds your dignity a little, maintain absolute self awareness about your toxic love, all while having a career and holding together a rather crappy family, and our girl has that in spades. Initially I was like don’t do it girl, eventually I was all you go girl, firmly in Camp Aisling. Her growth from someone everyone takes for granted to bad bleep who puts her backbone to good use is glorious. Our girl’s got just a bit of a dark side, like all good girls do. A monster for a monster.
It is so fun to watch Sam going through the stages of love from denial to anger to finally acceptance and having to grovel his way out of the doghouse. Sam and his Nix have explosive chemistry and gave me all the butterflies, their connection inexorable, their love inevitable. Consequently, this book is the hottest so far in series IMO. Two sides of the same coin, their killer and healer facets complement each other extremely well. As always, the supporting cast is endearing and hilarious, if sometimes incredibly dysfunctional. I can’t wait to see what Belle and Devon bring to the table.
Knowing Sam’s dark past and his area of work, I was expecting certain things from this book. But the narrative went in directions I could never have imagined, and as usual, I was blown away by the depth of emotion it invoked in me. Shen executes another seemingly impossible romance between star crossed lovers that slowly creeps into your heart and makes a permanent place.
Sam has from day one been one of the most magnetic characters in this series, and I was dying to peel back some of his layers. And as you’d think, he’s one broken, cold, enigmatic psychopath. Designed to infuriate you by some of his actions, while sneakily melting your heart in the very next moment. The little boy you remember to the monster with a hollow tin chest.
However, Aisling was the character that most intrigued me, precisely because she was the most underrated, the proverbial good little wallflower nerd. But she’s so much more. Unrequited love is hard y’all, especially when it’s with an alphahole who won’t give you the time of day. It takes a different kind of strength to put your heart out there, go get your man even when it shreds your dignity a little, maintain absolute self awareness about your toxic love, all while having a career and holding together a rather crappy family, and our girl has that in spades. Initially I was like don’t do it girl, eventually I was all you go girl, firmly in Camp Aisling. Her growth from someone everyone takes for granted to bad bleep who puts her backbone to good use is glorious. Our girl’s got just a bit of a dark side, like all good girls do. A monster for a monster.
It is so fun to watch Sam going through the stages of love from denial to anger to finally acceptance and having to grovel his way out of the doghouse. Sam and his Nix have explosive chemistry and gave me all the butterflies, their connection inexorable, their love inevitable. Consequently, this book is the hottest so far in series IMO. Two sides of the same coin, their killer and healer facets complement each other extremely well. As always, the supporting cast is endearing and hilarious, if sometimes incredibly dysfunctional. I can’t wait to see what Belle and Devon bring to the table.
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
medium-paced
LJ knows how to write a story! An intriguing, can’t get enough story. This one has some twists and turns that I wasn’t expecting. The parents, didn’t like them. Hated what Aisling had on her shoulders most of her life. Some unrequited love. Some heavy emotions. LJ knows how to write these alpha holes who we fall for.
i'm probably gonna lower my rating later bc there was a lot i didn't like (ash was so judgmental of other women and sam just took himself so seriously that i strained my eyes from rolling them too hard) but i just adore a classic spoiled girl, hardened-by-life guy pairing, so this was fun.
one star off for just a whole load of misogyny and some VERY questionable mental health rep.
if u can get past the relentless slut shaming and general sexism, i think you'll love this one
one star off for just a whole load of misogyny and some VERY questionable mental health rep.
if u can get past the relentless slut shaming and general sexism, i think you'll love this one
3.5 stars
Just like everyone else, I was insanely excited to finally get Sam’s story and I was not disappointed! Aisling and Sam’s story was so addictive and had so many swoon-worthy moments that I couldn’t put it down.
It was great to see Aisling and Sam’s relationship develop throughout this book, as we saw the characters mature as their relationship progressed. Although Aisling’s behaviour did make me cringe a few times, this definitely got better as the book went on and she began to stand up for herself. I was however slightly disappointed by the fact that there really weren’t many scenes of Sailor, Persy, Aisling and Belle together, their friendship is one of my favourite parts of this series so I definitely wish there was more friendship content, especially considering the series is named after the girls’ friendship group.
Overall, this was an enjoyable romance which had me swooning throughout. Definitely my favourite Boston Belles book so far!
Just like everyone else, I was insanely excited to finally get Sam’s story and I was not disappointed! Aisling and Sam’s story was so addictive and had so many swoon-worthy moments that I couldn’t put it down.
It was great to see Aisling and Sam’s relationship develop throughout this book, as we saw the characters mature as their relationship progressed. Although Aisling’s behaviour did make me cringe a few times, this definitely got better as the book went on and she began to stand up for herself. I was however slightly disappointed by the fact that there really weren’t many scenes of Sailor, Persy, Aisling and Belle together, their friendship is one of my favourite parts of this series so I definitely wish there was more friendship content, especially considering the series is named after the girls’ friendship group.
Overall, this was an enjoyable romance which had me swooning throughout. Definitely my favourite Boston Belles book so far!
I read it two weeks ago...I can't remember what it was about. But I vaguely remember it was entertaining.