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lilianavk's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.5
kangokaren's review against another edition
4.0
I think this was my favorite of the 4! Maybe because of the culmination of all the others? But I also think the writing got better.
kat_crowley11's review against another edition
3.0
Of the four this was my least favorite.
I was just very neutral overall in reading this. I like that its still in the same universe and how its all knit together but other than that I didnt feel much.
Its definitely a burn. I didnt feel much tension until 50%.
Of course I recommend it. Perfect ending to the series in the epilogue.
I was just very neutral overall in reading this. I like that its still in the same universe and how its all knit together but other than that I didnt feel much.
Its definitely a burn. I didnt feel much tension until 50%.
Of course I recommend it. Perfect ending to the series in the epilogue.
hacfhowe's review against another edition
3.0
This dragged a little for me. Also, the beginning of the story was so deeply connected to the fandom world (nothing wrong with it per se), which I just personally don't really like.
The epilogue was incredibly cheesy, but, surprisingly, I loved it.
I'm really grateful for this series and the much needed distraction all of these stories provided.
The epilogue was incredibly cheesy, but, surprisingly, I loved it.
I'm really grateful for this series and the much needed distraction all of these stories provided.
banrions's review against another edition
4.0
ETA: audiobook re-read; just as great if not better and improved by Lori Prince’s performance!
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Awww I loved this. I’m sad to see this series end, bc I’ve rlly loved all of it. But I can’t wait to re-read it all when the rest come out in audiobook form, I can already picture some of Lori Prince’s performance for some of these and I can’t wait to see how it plays out.
This one was lovely. Not quite what I expected it to be, but I rlly enjoyed myself. Both Mia and Lauren are super lovable and easy to root for, and I loved the slow burn pace of their dynamic of merging from friends to lovers. And i LOVED the little bits of cameos we got from all the other couples in the series. Especially Josie and Eve, I think they are still my favs overall and seeing them rlly get their happy ending was adorable, esp with how full circle Lauren’s role is in it.
I can’t rec this series enough and I already can’t wait to re read it. Def one of my fav sapphic series out there I think.
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Awww I loved this. I’m sad to see this series end, bc I’ve rlly loved all of it. But I can’t wait to re-read it all when the rest come out in audiobook form, I can already picture some of Lori Prince’s performance for some of these and I can’t wait to see how it plays out.
This one was lovely. Not quite what I expected it to be, but I rlly enjoyed myself. Both Mia and Lauren are super lovable and easy to root for, and I loved the slow burn pace of their dynamic of merging from friends to lovers. And i LOVED the little bits of cameos we got from all the other couples in the series. Especially Josie and Eve, I think they are still my favs overall and seeing them rlly get their happy ending was adorable, esp with how full circle Lauren’s role is in it.
I can’t rec this series enough and I already can’t wait to re read it. Def one of my fav sapphic series out there I think.
reeg_reads's review against another edition
5.0
She’ll Steal Your Heart might be my favorite book in the Midnight in Manhattan series. It follows two online friends who meet in person to celebrate a new season of the show that brought them together. Mia is an ex-lawyer who runs a cat cafe and Lauren is returning to Brooklyn after being away for a year. Both women come with baggage, Mia is recently divorced and went through a career change, and Lauren is looking to make amends for robbing Josie in Don’t Cry For Me (the first book in the series) and not go to jail. Mia agrees to help Lauren with her legal troubles and the two grow closer.
I loved this book so much. It’s the perfect swoony friends-to-lovers, age-gap, slow burn romance. Mia and Lauren have chemistry from their first in person meeting and their journey from becoming friends to more is *chef’s kiss*. Besides the baggage Mia and Lauren have, the book is pretty low angst, so you can enjoy the two women slowly growing closer and falling in love. As a huge fan of this series, I loved seeing couples from the previous books make an appearance, especially Piper and Chloe. And being a huge nerd, the use of fandom and fan fiction throughout the book made my heart happy.
If you’re looking for a book with cute cats and a romance with sizzling yearning with the best payoff, then I highly recommend She’ll Steal Your Heart and the entire Midnight in Manhattan series.
I loved this book so much. It’s the perfect swoony friends-to-lovers, age-gap, slow burn romance. Mia and Lauren have chemistry from their first in person meeting and their journey from becoming friends to more is *chef’s kiss*. Besides the baggage Mia and Lauren have, the book is pretty low angst, so you can enjoy the two women slowly growing closer and falling in love. As a huge fan of this series, I loved seeing couples from the previous books make an appearance, especially Piper and Chloe. And being a huge nerd, the use of fandom and fan fiction throughout the book made my heart happy.
If you’re looking for a book with cute cats and a romance with sizzling yearning with the best payoff, then I highly recommend She’ll Steal Your Heart and the entire Midnight in Manhattan series.
gayanyway's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
jennabeebs79's review against another edition
5.0
I’ve been waiting to hear Lauren’s side of the story after she briefly appeared in Rachel Lacey’s first book in the Don’t Cry For Me series. That said, this book, like all of the other books in the series, can be read as a stand-alone. However, reading the other three books in the series would be highly beneficial!
A poor choice 15 months ago has haunted Lauren since and she’s returned to the city she loves to spend a weekend with friends and after that make amends for her impulsive and reckless decision. Lauren confides in Mia that first weekend and fortunately, for Lauren, Mia is non-judgmental and goes out of her way to help Lauren by representing her, offering her a part-time job, and a place to stay.
Mia and Lauren each wrestle with their budding feelings for one another while trying to maintain the friend- zone. Mia even attempts several dates that never develop into more. This is most likely due to the fact that she compares each of the women to Lauren was reason enough.
Mia and Lauren are ideally well suited for one another and it was easy to see that they are the other’s missing piece. The baggage that both women came to the table with, didn’t prevent them from pursuing what their hearts so clearly wanted. The chemistry between them is undeniable and the age gap is never an issue.
The time spent in Mia’s cat cafe with all of the adorable rescue cats (especially Gilbert) was delightful and I wish I had the opportunity to hang out at the cafe where I’d be found sipping delicious coffee while snuggling adorable kitties.
The subplot of fandom was engaging as was Lauren’s road to self-publishing her first novel by way of creating fan fiction.
*Updated review*
Lori Prince continues her run narrating the Midnight in Manhattan Series and again, she absolutely kills it! Her ability to convey so many emotions with just her voice is absolutely spectacular! I was completely immersed in Mia and Lauren's story until the very end and Oh! The epilogue is amazing!
Check out my full review for this amazing book at Thelesbianreview.com
A poor choice 15 months ago has haunted Lauren since and she’s returned to the city she loves to spend a weekend with friends and after that make amends for her impulsive and reckless decision. Lauren confides in Mia that first weekend and fortunately, for Lauren, Mia is non-judgmental and goes out of her way to help Lauren by representing her, offering her a part-time job, and a place to stay.
Mia and Lauren each wrestle with their budding feelings for one another while trying to maintain the friend- zone. Mia even attempts several dates that never develop into more. This is most likely due to the fact that she compares each of the women to Lauren was reason enough.
Mia and Lauren are ideally well suited for one another and it was easy to see that they are the other’s missing piece. The baggage that both women came to the table with, didn’t prevent them from pursuing what their hearts so clearly wanted. The chemistry between them is undeniable and the age gap is never an issue.
The time spent in Mia’s cat cafe with all of the adorable rescue cats (especially Gilbert) was delightful and I wish I had the opportunity to hang out at the cafe where I’d be found sipping delicious coffee while snuggling adorable kitties.
The subplot of fandom was engaging as was Lauren’s road to self-publishing her first novel by way of creating fan fiction.
*Updated review*
Lori Prince continues her run narrating the Midnight in Manhattan Series and again, she absolutely kills it! Her ability to convey so many emotions with just her voice is absolutely spectacular! I was completely immersed in Mia and Lauren's story until the very end and Oh! The epilogue is amazing!
Check out my full review for this amazing book at Thelesbianreview.com
andreademara's review
5.0
I think this story was my favorite one in the Midnight series. The chemistry between Lauren and Mia was hot, and the build-up of sexual tension made for an exciting read. I adored the ending, and loved seeing so many of the past characters’ lives intertwine with each other. This book made me proud to be a member of the LGBTQ community.
queerafictionado's review
5.0
OH MY GOD! I absolutely love this entire series and She’ll Steal Your Heart could not have been a more perfect ending! This is officially one of my all time favorite series and is one that I see myself rereading in the future (probably more than once). I loved every book in this series but She’ll Steal Your Heart might possibly be my favorite (it’s a close call between this one and Don’t Cry For Me). It was a second chance story, but not in terms of romance. Both main characters, Lauren Booker and Mia Solano, are trying to get a fresh start in life and in many ways start over - but for very different reasons.
Lauren is trying to make amends for her past mistakes and take responsibility for them after having been on the run for a year, while also dealing with the recent death of her brother. Mia recently got divorced and went from being a powerful attorney to a cat cafe owner. I related a lot with Mia’s character and the overwhelming existential crisis that comes from multiple life changes happening all at once.
Mia and Lauren are in a group of online friends that met because of Lauren’s sapphic fanfic for In Her Defense (from book 3, Come Away with Me), finally meeting in person to celebrate the new season. When Mia discovers Lauren’s secret about her past, she decides to help her-both legally and with a job.
Their friendship is so pure and endearing and just warms your heart. Mia worries that she’s too old. Lauren worries that her life is too much of a mess. They both worry about ruining the friendship thinking they must be the only one having these feelings. But as their friendship continues to grow, those feelings get harder to ignore. Their relationship is both sweet and sexy and I adore them. They truly are perfect for each other.
And the ending! I won’t share spoilers, but OMG! So many surprises, so much love, all the feels!
Lauren is trying to make amends for her past mistakes and take responsibility for them after having been on the run for a year, while also dealing with the recent death of her brother. Mia recently got divorced and went from being a powerful attorney to a cat cafe owner. I related a lot with Mia’s character and the overwhelming existential crisis that comes from multiple life changes happening all at once.
Mia and Lauren are in a group of online friends that met because of Lauren’s sapphic fanfic for In Her Defense (from book 3, Come Away with Me), finally meeting in person to celebrate the new season. When Mia discovers Lauren’s secret about her past, she decides to help her-both legally and with a job.
Their friendship is so pure and endearing and just warms your heart. Mia worries that she’s too old. Lauren worries that her life is too much of a mess. They both worry about ruining the friendship thinking they must be the only one having these feelings. But as their friendship continues to grow, those feelings get harder to ignore. Their relationship is both sweet and sexy and I adore them. They truly are perfect for each other.
And the ending! I won’t share spoilers, but OMG! So many surprises, so much love, all the feels!