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3.39 AVERAGE
3.39 AVERAGE
!! arc review !!
~Ares & Blaise~
Safety Measures–Maeve Hazel
Release date: Oct 11th
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~Ares & Blaise~
Safety Measures–Maeve Hazel
Release date: Oct 11th
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
10/10 Pacing
Another wonderful 2 day read for me. There is a bit of a slow burn in this book, but it is well done, in my opinion. Things aren't drawn out. No filler scenes and nothing feels unnecessary...as long as you continue reading.
10/10 Story Arc
I was worried at some point that so much would not be explained. But Maeve's writing hints that there is much more to the story page after page. So, I kept on reading, and the story was so full of emotion. There is anger, laughter, sadness, and the overall love that so many of the characters have for each other, not just the leads.
10/10 Characters
Blaise North, our FMC, reminded me of Belly from The Summer I Turned Pretty. Specifically, Belly's good qualities and a little bit of the quiet vibes as well. The unspoken words that end up piling up...well, Ares Hart, the MMC, does a bit of that; they both do it. But it was all settled, so I don't have any serious complaints. The other side characters also played their parts throughout the story. None of them bore me out.
10/10 Inclusion of the teased tropes
The tropes mentioned in teasers, reels, posts, and all promo content were included and well-written. None of them overpowered the other, and everything is in harmony as you progress throughout the book.
✨ARC Review✨
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐:
I just love the writing. It was a mellow type of story. By the end, I had the same feeling I had all throughout Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan. (Sorry about the side references and mentions. I am just trying to give y'all a vague but accurate feel of this book.) The main characters are truly soulmates, so magnetic. The heart-wrenching moments came out of nowhere. I was like, oh my gosh, please give us a happy ending, and yes, it was a happy ending. Just keep some tissues around; I don't know... maybe I'm a crybaby
Merged review:
10/10 Pacing
Another wonderful 2 day read for me. There is a bit of a slow burn in this book, but it is well done, in my opinion. Things aren't drawn out. No filler scenes and nothing feels unnecessary...as long as you continue reading.
10/10 Story Arc
I was worried at some point that so much would not be explained. But Maeve's writing hints that there is much more to the story page after page. So, I kept on reading, and the story was so full of emotion. There is anger, laughter, sadness, and the overall love that so many of the characters have for each other, not just the leads.
10/10 Characters
Blaise North, our FMC, reminded me of Belly from The Summer I Turned Pretty. Specifically, Belly's good qualities and a little bit of the quiet vibes as well. The unspoken words that end up piling up...well, Ares Hart, the MMC, does a bit of that; they both do it. But it was all settled, so I don't have any serious complaints. The other side characters also played their parts throughout the story. None of them bore me out.
10/10 Inclusion of the teased tropes
The tropes mentioned in teasers, reels, posts, and all promo content were included and well-written. None of them overpowered the other, and everything is in harmony as you progress throughout the book.
✨ARC Review✨
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐:
I just love the writing. It was a mellow type of story. By the end, I had the same feeling I had all throughout Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan. (Sorry about the side references and mentions. I am just trying to give y'all a vague but accurate feel of this book.) The main characters are truly soulmates, so magnetic. The heart-wrenching moments came out of nowhere. I was like, oh my gosh, please give us a happy ending, and yes, it was a happy ending. Just keep some tissues around; I don't know... maybe I'm a crybaby
Another wonderful 2 day read for me. There is a bit of a slow burn in this book, but it is well done, in my opinion. Things aren't drawn out. No filler scenes and nothing feels unnecessary...as long as you continue reading.
10/10 Story Arc
I was worried at some point that so much would not be explained. But Maeve's writing hints that there is much more to the story page after page. So, I kept on reading, and the story was so full of emotion. There is anger, laughter, sadness, and the overall love that so many of the characters have for each other, not just the leads.
10/10 Characters
Blaise North, our FMC, reminded me of Belly from The Summer I Turned Pretty. Specifically, Belly's good qualities and a little bit of the quiet vibes as well. The unspoken words that end up piling up...well, Ares Hart, the MMC, does a bit of that; they both do it. But it was all settled, so I don't have any serious complaints. The other side characters also played their parts throughout the story. None of them bore me out.
10/10 Inclusion of the teased tropes
The tropes mentioned in teasers, reels, posts, and all promo content were included and well-written. None of them overpowered the other, and everything is in harmony as you progress throughout the book.
✨ARC Review✨
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐:
I just love the writing. It was a mellow type of story. By the end, I had the same feeling I had all throughout Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan. (Sorry about the side references and mentions. I am just trying to give y'all a vague but accurate feel of this book.) The main characters are truly soulmates, so magnetic. The heart-wrenching moments came out of nowhere. I was like, oh my gosh, please give us a happy ending, and yes, it was a happy ending. Just keep some tissues around; I don't know... maybe I'm a crybaby
Merged review:
10/10 Pacing
Another wonderful 2 day read for me. There is a bit of a slow burn in this book, but it is well done, in my opinion. Things aren't drawn out. No filler scenes and nothing feels unnecessary...as long as you continue reading.
10/10 Story Arc
I was worried at some point that so much would not be explained. But Maeve's writing hints that there is much more to the story page after page. So, I kept on reading, and the story was so full of emotion. There is anger, laughter, sadness, and the overall love that so many of the characters have for each other, not just the leads.
10/10 Characters
Blaise North, our FMC, reminded me of Belly from The Summer I Turned Pretty. Specifically, Belly's good qualities and a little bit of the quiet vibes as well. The unspoken words that end up piling up...well, Ares Hart, the MMC, does a bit of that; they both do it. But it was all settled, so I don't have any serious complaints. The other side characters also played their parts throughout the story. None of them bore me out.
10/10 Inclusion of the teased tropes
The tropes mentioned in teasers, reels, posts, and all promo content were included and well-written. None of them overpowered the other, and everything is in harmony as you progress throughout the book.
✨ARC Review✨
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐:
I just love the writing. It was a mellow type of story. By the end, I had the same feeling I had all throughout Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan. (Sorry about the side references and mentions. I am just trying to give y'all a vague but accurate feel of this book.) The main characters are truly soulmates, so magnetic. The heart-wrenching moments came out of nowhere. I was like, oh my gosh, please give us a happy ending, and yes, it was a happy ending. Just keep some tissues around; I don't know... maybe I'm a crybaby
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Trigger Warnings —
Heavy: Alcoholism, Addiction, Open door, consensual sex, Death of parents, Emotional abuse, Abandonment
Moderate: Mention of Cancer, Violence
Tropes —
Best Friends to Lovers
Author x Editor
Grumpy x Sunshine
Dual Perspective
Childhood Friends
Disability Representation
This is a contemporary romance book about friends who become lovers. Blaise has had feelings for Ares for a long time, but it seems that Ares does not feel the same way. This hurt Blaise when they were teenagers. As a result, Blaise made a vow to never let anyone kiss her again. When Blaise kissed Ares, he did return the kiss, but he did not reciprocate her feelings, leaving Blaise with a bitter memory. Despite this, they remained friends and acted as if the kiss never happened. Don't worry, this detail only occurs in the first chapter and is not a spoiler.
The writing style is easy to read; I didn't have a hard time reading it. Sometimes the story became so emotional that it made me cry. The depiction of career struggle and self-doubt resonated with me, possibly because of the current stage of my life.
Heavy: Alcoholism, Addiction, Open door, consensual sex, Death of parents, Emotional abuse, Abandonment
Moderate: Mention of Cancer, Violence
Tropes —
Best Friends to Lovers
Author x Editor
Grumpy x Sunshine
Dual Perspective
Childhood Friends
Disability Representation
This is a contemporary romance book about friends who become lovers. Blaise has had feelings for Ares for a long time, but it seems that Ares does not feel the same way. This hurt Blaise when they were teenagers. As a result, Blaise made a vow to never let anyone kiss her again. When Blaise kissed Ares, he did return the kiss, but he did not reciprocate her feelings, leaving Blaise with a bitter memory. Despite this, they remained friends and acted as if the kiss never happened. Don't worry, this detail only occurs in the first chapter and is not a spoiler.
The writing style is easy to read; I didn't have a hard time reading it. Sometimes the story became so emotional that it made me cry. The depiction of career struggle and self-doubt resonated with me, possibly because of the current stage of my life.
She should talk to someone, even if that person isn’t me. — Ares
Ares Hart is an introverted person who prefers to be quiet and only speaks when necessary or when he truly has something to say. Ares and Blaise were childhood friends who always looked out for each other and took care of each other. Ares had feelings for Blaise, but he wasn't certain if she was the right person for him. Personally, I could relate more to Ares than Blaise, because I am an introvert person myself.
We don’t need a fancy restaurant to meet. I’d choose privacy a thousand times above dressing nicely for the night and eating in an expensive place. We could sit on the couch with a movie on and order some takeaway, and the day would still end with happy faces. — Ares
I place a hand on his shoulder, trying to show him I’m here whether he wants to talk about it or not. If he pushes me away, I’ll pull him back harder. No matter what, I’m right beside him. — Blaise
Ares had a difficult upbringing as his parents abandoned him and his brother. His mother, who is an alcoholic, subjected him to physical and emotional abuse. However, she showed affection towards his younger brother whenever she was around. SpoilerIt is later revealed that Ares is not her biological son, which explains the cruelty.
I always liked that about him. The control he holds is sometimes scary, but most of the time, I know to appreciate the way he handles things. It’s obvious he’s fuming with anger, yet he chooses to not let anyone be the victim of his rage, no matter what they did. That takes a lot. — Blaise
The storyline transitions from lighthearted to deep, and at times, I could relate to and understand the struggles the characters were going through, such as doubt and fear. The fact that Ares is partially deaf plays a significant role in how the story ends. The ending made me feel sad 😭; I wished it didn't conclude that way.
Blaise's parents died a long time ago, but despite her grief, she brings sunshine to this relationship. She talks a lot and often feels the urge to fix things that are not hers to fix. She aspires to be an author. One aspect I appreciated about this story is the representation of failure.
Blaise is the type of person who offers anyone her help on a silver tray along with bits of her heart. Luckily, she’s got a big one. — Ares
The choices Blaise made throughout the book were surprisingly not cringe-worthy, but it was difficult to read about how
I wasn't very engaged with the story, as it sometimes felt boring. However, this may be because I tend to prefer plot-driven stories. That being said, it did have a plot twist that was heartbreaking to read and I didn't see it coming, especially the ending.
“I could write a thousand stories about worshiping you and I’d never get bored of it, Moon.” — Ares
this book was so good! I loved Blaise and ares development and I loved how it was written in about ares being hard of hearing and having hearing aids, you don’t see that in books often which I appreciate. Overall I’m so excited to get the paperback and yall need to get the book frl
i read about 1/4 of this book and absolutely nothing happened, how is this a romance book and by 91 pages there is now a lick of romance wtf
SAFETY MEASURES ARC REVIEW
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For me it's a 5 star read. Both of the main characters were so relatable. The entire book made me go through lot's of emotions. I love how both Ares and Blaise were always there for each other never letting the other one face anything alone. And how both of them were drawn to each other. The story was so cute and I absolutely loved it. And DAMN THE SEXUAL TENSION BETWEEN THEM WAS SOOO GOOD!!! I'm so glad I got the arc cause I'm in love already
Merged review:
SAFETY MEASURES ARC REVIEW
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For me it's a 5 star read. Both of the main characters were so relatable. The entire book made me go through lot's of emotions. I love how both Ares and Blaise were always there for each other never letting the other one face anything alone. And how both of them were drawn to each other. The story was so cute and I absolutely loved it. And DAMN THE SEXUAL TENSION BETWEEN THEM WAS SOOO GOOD!!! I'm so glad I got the arc cause I'm in love already
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For me it's a 5 star read. Both of the main characters were so relatable. The entire book made me go through lot's of emotions. I love how both Ares and Blaise were always there for each other never letting the other one face anything alone. And how both of them were drawn to each other. The story was so cute and I absolutely loved it. And DAMN THE SEXUAL TENSION BETWEEN THEM WAS SOOO GOOD!!! I'm so glad I got the arc cause I'm in love already
Merged review:
SAFETY MEASURES ARC REVIEW
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
For me it's a 5 star read. Both of the main characters were so relatable. The entire book made me go through lot's of emotions. I love how both Ares and Blaise were always there for each other never letting the other one face anything alone. And how both of them were drawn to each other. The story was so cute and I absolutely loved it. And DAMN THE SEXUAL TENSION BETWEEN THEM WAS SOOO GOOD!!! I'm so glad I got the arc cause I'm in love already