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rae_bookmarkchronicles's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
This is the first one in the series so far that I would actually consider "warm and fuzzy" and my favorite so far
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
ayo716's review against another edition
5.0
Serendipity at its best
CCJ never ceases to amaze me! I feel like this one topped your last if that is even possible. I LOVE Sean; you know I'm a Rock fan. I really like Fallon too. This story is nice, sweet, realistic as well as grown & sexy. I could totally relate to the hurt that these two experienced in past relationships and how they were afraid to trust again. It was wonderful to read about a vulnerable couple who fell in love anyway and knew how to be honest with each other about their feelings. Fallon's family cracked me up. Great read...you're the bomb.com :)
CCJ never ceases to amaze me! I feel like this one topped your last if that is even possible. I LOVE Sean; you know I'm a Rock fan. I really like Fallon too. This story is nice, sweet, realistic as well as grown & sexy. I could totally relate to the hurt that these two experienced in past relationships and how they were afraid to trust again. It was wonderful to read about a vulnerable couple who fell in love anyway and knew how to be honest with each other about their feelings. Fallon's family cracked me up. Great read...you're the bomb.com :)
loloreader8's review against another edition
5.0
Perfect Weekend Read
Sean & Fallon’s story was amazing. It was the perfect weekend read. The funny, relatable characters were my favorite of this series and it’s always good to see the other couples we love make appearances amongst the new couples.
Sean & Fallon’s story was amazing. It was the perfect weekend read. The funny, relatable characters were my favorite of this series and it’s always good to see the other couples we love make appearances amongst the new couples.
andreasbooktea's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
5.0
steel_city_peach's review against another edition
4.0
Great Couple
Of all the couples in this series, I felt like Fallon and Sean deserved happiness the most. The drama with their exes made me root for them so hard. Their love for each other was so genuine and deep.
Of all the couples in this series, I felt like Fallon and Sean deserved happiness the most. The drama with their exes made me root for them so hard. Their love for each other was so genuine and deep.
dionatheempress's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
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
a_novel_ty's review against another edition
5.0
"There's nothing wrong with admiring God's work when it came across my path, right?" AMEN to THAT!
I am so loving getting introduced to more and more of the characters and couples in this Black Mecca that Christina has created. Usually, I would prefer to read the continuation of a story between two characters that I've already been introduced to. But I've come to love and trust in Christina's writing and process so much that I go into each of these books, not wary that I won't love the new couple as much as I've loved the couples introduce previously. But excited that I get to see another instance of #relationship goals from another melanated, smart and sexy couple.
"The Way Love Goes" follows Fallon after a rough and abrupt breakup with the man she thought would be a part of her happily ever after, in a city she assumed would be the backdrop to their new adventure, remodeling a home she believed would shelter their family. Instead she is heartbroken and alone in a new city away from her family and friends, living in a unfinished house that is entirely too big for one person to make a home. But one of the best and most beautiful traits in every Black woman, is that of resilience. Fallon decides she isn't going to let a fuck boy ruin her shine, she's going to make new friends in this new and prospering city and put her all into making her house her home. The last thing on her mind is a man after what she's been through.
And then in walks Sean Keahi. Tall, dark, handsome, strong and the one responsible for bringing the vision she has for her home to a reality. They don't get off on the right foot when they first meet, but contrary to popular belief, first impressions aren't always everything. Sean and Fallon fall into something sexy, fun and intense and I loved every minute of it.
I love how Christina always, ALWAYS gives BOTH her characters baggage and their own issues and BS they have to deal with and overcome. Too many times, I read these contemporary romance novels and its always the female that makes things complicated. It's always the woman that can't seem to get over the past in order to accept the blessing that is right in their face. But Chrisina is all about spreading the baggage and it makes for a more interesting and compelling story and romance when you have both characters dealing with their shit and trying to come to terms with all that is going on in their lives in order to try and make it work with one another.
It was fun reading about Fallon trying to get over the very fresh betrayal from her last relationship and navigating the feelings she was so very quickly having for Sean while seeing Sean deal with the same feelings for similar but from a mans perspective.
I love that the previous characters from this world have such a strong presence but the love story between Fallon is never overshadowed. It would have been all too easy for one of the previous couples to outshine Sean and Fallon. So far Carter and Viv are my favorite couple in this series. But there was never a time where they were mentioned and I wanted to just forget about Fallon and Sean and read more about them. Christina has a way of getting you invested in the couple you are reading about and KEEPING that investment alive through the entire book and I LOVE IT!
I could seriously just gush and gush about this book all day but I wont do that. All in all "The Way Love Goes" was ANOTHER solid book by Christina and I can't wait to read the next installment in the Serendipitous series.
I am so loving getting introduced to more and more of the characters and couples in this Black Mecca that Christina has created. Usually, I would prefer to read the continuation of a story between two characters that I've already been introduced to. But I've come to love and trust in Christina's writing and process so much that I go into each of these books, not wary that I won't love the new couple as much as I've loved the couples introduce previously. But excited that I get to see another instance of #relationship goals from another melanated, smart and sexy couple.
"The Way Love Goes" follows Fallon after a rough and abrupt breakup with the man she thought would be a part of her happily ever after, in a city she assumed would be the backdrop to their new adventure, remodeling a home she believed would shelter their family. Instead she is heartbroken and alone in a new city away from her family and friends, living in a unfinished house that is entirely too big for one person to make a home. But one of the best and most beautiful traits in every Black woman, is that of resilience. Fallon decides she isn't going to let a fuck boy ruin her shine, she's going to make new friends in this new and prospering city and put her all into making her house her home. The last thing on her mind is a man after what she's been through.
And then in walks Sean Keahi. Tall, dark, handsome, strong and the one responsible for bringing the vision she has for her home to a reality. They don't get off on the right foot when they first meet, but contrary to popular belief, first impressions aren't always everything. Sean and Fallon fall into something sexy, fun and intense and I loved every minute of it.
I love how Christina always, ALWAYS gives BOTH her characters baggage and their own issues and BS they have to deal with and overcome. Too many times, I read these contemporary romance novels and its always the female that makes things complicated. It's always the woman that can't seem to get over the past in order to accept the blessing that is right in their face. But Chrisina is all about spreading the baggage and it makes for a more interesting and compelling story and romance when you have both characters dealing with their shit and trying to come to terms with all that is going on in their lives in order to try and make it work with one another.
It was fun reading about Fallon trying to get over the very fresh betrayal from her last relationship and navigating the feelings she was so very quickly having for Sean while seeing Sean deal with the same feelings for similar but from a mans perspective.
I love that the previous characters from this world have such a strong presence but the love story between Fallon is never overshadowed. It would have been all too easy for one of the previous couples to outshine Sean and Fallon. So far Carter and Viv are my favorite couple in this series. But there was never a time where they were mentioned and I wanted to just forget about Fallon and Sean and read more about them. Christina has a way of getting you invested in the couple you are reading about and KEEPING that investment alive through the entire book and I LOVE IT!
I could seriously just gush and gush about this book all day but I wont do that. All in all "The Way Love Goes" was ANOTHER solid book by Christina and I can't wait to read the next installment in the Serendipitous series.
turtleberry's review against another edition
5.0
Awesome sauce
Fallon and Sean were awesome. So many cute moments. I adored Sean. Loved how their relationship progressed. Ray can catch these hands though.
Fallon and Sean were awesome. So many cute moments. I adored Sean. Loved how their relationship progressed. Ray can catch these hands though.
jadapnj's review against another edition
3.5
3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2
I enjoyed this story. So far, it is my second favorite in the series (after book 1) their past relationships were more complex and there was a relationship twist at the end that I enjoyed. This story differed from the others as far as the ending is concerned and I appreciate the fact that they didn’t have a history with one another. ❤️
I enjoyed this story. So far, it is my second favorite in the series (after book 1) their past relationships were more complex and there was a relationship twist at the end that I enjoyed. This story differed from the others as far as the ending is concerned and I appreciate the fact that they didn’t have a history with one another. ❤️