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spicycronereads's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I had previously read one of this author’s prior works and came away from it really frustrated by a plot that just didn’t hang together. I am so glad that I tried another of her books. I needed a sports-themed romance for a reading challenge and did not want something cutesy.
I think in terms of the romance, plot, and the character arc of the MMC, I probably would have rated it at 3.5. However, I thought that once certain events unfolded, they explained so much of the FMC’s backstory and her character arc, that it bumped it up a bit in the ratings for me. Be sure you read the content warnings carefully becausethere are multiple explicit scenes of SA and strong themes of stalking. That said, I really appreciated how her reluctance to tell anyone was treated as I think it aligns with the experiences of many SA survivors. And then to have her dad believe her so readily and reconcile the relationship at the end, was really sweet. Those things taken together show how pervasive the social stigmas are around reporting SA and connect to why a lot of assaults go unreported.
Lilah, the FMC, and her relationship with Lachlan, the MMC, is really special. It’s almost like a grumpy-grumpy book. She has a dark sense of humor and qualities that, honestly, I would crush on. At one point Lachlan refers to her as his Wednesday Addams and that seemed perfect. I really loved their dynamic. And the way their relationship continue to burn, despite obstacles.Lachlan’s more obsessive turn after the time jump definitely pushes him into morally grey territory and I am here for it. I shared Lilah’s fear that he was going to kill Jameson and be separated from her.
The book has a fair amount of diverse racial representation. Lilah and her family are Dominican-American and multiple of the secondary characters are Latinx or Black.
The spice is pretty spicy. I mean, Lachlan smirks and smolders his way right into the reader’s heart. And their seggs scenes tick a lot of boxes.
Overall I enjoyed this. I thought difficult plot points, while sometimes graphic, integrated into the story in a way that made sense.
I think in terms of the romance, plot, and the character arc of the MMC, I probably would have rated it at 3.5. However, I thought that once certain events unfolded, they explained so much of the FMC’s backstory and her character arc, that it bumped it up a bit in the ratings for me. Be sure you read the content warnings carefully because
Lilah, the FMC, and her relationship with Lachlan, the MMC, is really special. It’s almost like a grumpy-grumpy book. She has a dark sense of humor and qualities that, honestly, I would crush on. At one point Lachlan refers to her as his Wednesday Addams and that seemed perfect. I really loved their dynamic. And the way their relationship continue to burn, despite obstacles.
The book has a fair amount of diverse racial representation. Lilah and her family are Dominican-American and multiple of the secondary characters are Latinx or Black.
The spice is pretty spicy. I mean, Lachlan smirks and smolders his way right into the reader’s heart. And their seggs scenes tick a lot of boxes.
Overall I enjoyed this. I thought difficult plot points, while sometimes graphic, integrated into the story in a way that made sense.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Sexual assault, Rape, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Vomit
hereiskyra's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Death of parent
Moderate: Murder and Violence
caseybottiger's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Sexual assault, Rape, and Sexual content
thirdeyeangel23's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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? No
5.0
Talk about an emotional rollercoaster 😭 Claire may be one of my Insta but authors now because…woah. Until I Get You is the dark hockey romance I didn’t know I needed. When Lilah, our elusive FMC with an incredibly dark past, catches the attention of their college hockey star Lockland Duke they both fall hard. After endless tragedies Lilah finally opens herself up to love, but when her demons catch up with her she disappears to save the man she loves. Three years later Lockland finally tracks down the love of his life to get her back and get his revenge. Lilah’s backstory is incredibly dark and heartbreaking, but the love she shares with Lockland was pure gold. This story was tense, mysterious, and completely gut wrenching in the best way. My first read from Claire Contreras and I can’t wait to read more!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Grief, Rape, Sexual violence, Murder, Death, Gun violence, and Stalking
crgrace's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
The plot of this book had the potential to be so great! And the spice was giving. Unfortunately what started out well got lost somewhere along the way. The character development, and pacing of the conflict/ resolution just felt off in the second part of the book. :(
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, and Sexual content
Moderate: Murder, Stalking, Gun violence, and Toxic relationship
kburr00a's review against another edition
2.75
First half of the book was good and second part started off Good as well. Ending was predictable. Also, author is possibly really screwed up. ***spoiler*** MMC talks about the fact that the rapist "had the nerve to call her his" ultimately set him over the edge...... not the fact that she could've been assaulted, but that he dared to call this girl "his". Some people's kids.....
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
what_karla_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Grief, Rape, and Car accident
enchantedtaleswithlaur's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
5.0
This book - wow. From the very first chapter, Lyla and Lachlan had me hooked. This story had a lot of super heavy themes (TW: mention of suicide, death, murder, rape, to name a few), but I think Claire Contreras approached these topics in a delicate and tasteful manner.
In addition to completely sucking me in, I found myself rooting for both Lyla and Lachlan throughout, which I really loved. These characters were in no way without their flaws and red flags, but that only made them more real.
All that being said, I highly encourage anyone who may read this book to look at the trigger warnings first, as there were a few chapters that were very hard for me to read.
In addition to completely sucking me in, I found myself rooting for both Lyla and Lachlan throughout, which I really loved. These characters were in no way without their flaws and red flags, but that only made them more real.
All that being said, I highly encourage anyone who may read this book to look at the trigger warnings first, as there were a few chapters that were very hard for me to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Car accident, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Rape, Sexual assault, Grief, Gun violence, Murder, Death of parent, Suicide, Death, Physical abuse, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
ddaliia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking
Moderate: Rape, Violence, Murder, and Death of parent
Minor: Car accident
drishthings's review against another edition
WAYYYY TO LONG
edit: i finished the book for funsies i just skimmed thru it but ye
eh guy was a total asshole and no grovelling
edit: i finished the book for funsies i just skimmed thru it but ye
eh guy was a total asshole and no grovelling
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Violence, Rape, and Stalking