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heftsi's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
I will never read a book like this again. This book is entirely too long and would’ve been great without the never ending sex scenes. I had to skip forward and play the audiobook at up to 2x speed in several cases. The backstory is interesting but unfortunately overshadowed by the unending sex scenes.
When I saw the audiobook was 14.5 hours I thought there’s no way a book needs to be that long. And the reason it’s so long is because it’s a bunch of drawn out sex scenes linked together by an interesting story. This bin could have been shorter. Way shorter. But apparently the sex scenes just had to be as long as possible. I wish there was a version I’d the book with less sex and more story.
When I saw the audiobook was 14.5 hours I thought there’s no way a book needs to be that long. And the reason it’s so long is because it’s a bunch of drawn out sex scenes linked together by an interesting story. This bin could have been shorter. Way shorter. But apparently the sex scenes just had to be as long as possible. I wish there was a version I’d the book with less sex and more story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, and Outing
bellebookstitch666's review against another edition
I read the prequel to the book and thought it was great. But this book stunk. To start, Rachel came off as wushu-washy and manipulative in the book. The other characters, Jake, Caleb, and Ilmari, were more interesting. However, the relationship between them felt forced. Each guy had an insecurity and it soon felt like a competition. Anytime the book tries to approach that subject for a real conversation, it barely covers it before jumping into an excessive make out/ sex session. Ilmari joins the relation halfway into the book but it still feels forced. I especially found Ilmari to be more interesting. The storyline about his injury and background was better compared to the other plot. However I didn’t like his relationship with Rachel. The biggest issue was how she handled him and his bio dad. At first, Rachel didn’t know that Dr. Hella was his bio dad but then she pushes Ilmari to forgive him and form a relationship. I’m sorry, I can excuse Rachel not knowing who Dr. Hella was to Ilmari but to push him to accept him was the straw that broke the camels back.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, and Cursing
Minor: Addiction
duan_jvr's review against another edition
adventurous
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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
acasiamae's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This was the sluttiest thing I’ve ever read. Woah. I picked it up as a joke and got sucked in. I did not at all expect to read a 105 chapter book in a week or less. This is not for the faint of heart and I had no clue what I was in for. There are many kinks that I didn’t know about or arn't interested in but it held my attention. The writing is honestly meh, it was cringy and sappy and kind of stupid but I can’t say I didn’t kind of love it in the end. The characters are well rounded and their own individual people which is appreciated. And while our main character annoyed me a few times I warmed to her too. What a wild ride.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attempt, Drug abuse, Outing, Alcoholism, Blood, Death of parent, Addiction, and Cancer
tyras_bookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It’s nonstop sex from the very first page, so if you’re here for that, you’re in the right place. The consent was dubious at times which threw me but whatever.
The story is actually kind of sweet to start out with; a sweet, wholesome man in a bar, helping out a hot lady from some jackass, making a jackass of himself, and they come to know each other in this really intense and elemental way. Then they go separate ways.
It takes an incredibly kinky turn when we realize that our main character not only has her one night, stand soulmate man, but also his best friend, and then about a third of the way through the book, she also picks up a giant Finnish man with no words for anyone but her.
The writing was okay, very simple and certainly not the star of the show but the characters felt distinct and the conflict was realistic. The saving grace from the annoying main characters (annoying as in pushy, lacking boundaries) it was that the communication was on a 10. These people talk about their crap, that’s for sure. There’s a lot of sexual repression and denial which everyone works through with a major moment of reconciliation. Although there were several occasions when the dialogue felt like it was trying too hard to make some great philosophical statement, and more often than not some of the dialogue and inner commentary felt like they should be coming from supernatural characters because then all of this, “you’re mine” talk wouldn’t have felt so cringe. I don’t know…different strokes for different folks I guess. It was all pretty dramatic and drawn out for too long but no great grievances.
This book is straight p-🌽on page, and a lot of it, which is the point so, well done Emily Rath.
The story is actually kind of sweet to start out with; a sweet, wholesome man in a bar, helping out a hot lady from some jackass, making a jackass of himself, and they come to know each other in this really intense and elemental way. Then they go separate ways.
It takes an incredibly kinky turn when we realize that our main character not only has her one night, stand soulmate man, but also his best friend, and then about a third of the way through the book, she also picks up a giant Finnish man with no words for anyone but her.
The writing was okay, very simple and certainly not the star of the show but the characters felt distinct and the conflict was realistic. The saving grace from the annoying main characters (annoying as in pushy, lacking boundaries) it was that the communication was on a 10. These people talk about their crap, that’s for sure. There’s a lot of sexual repression and denial which everyone works through with a major moment of reconciliation. Although there were several occasions when the dialogue felt like it was trying too hard to make some great philosophical statement, and more often than not some of the dialogue and inner commentary felt like they should be coming from supernatural characters because then all of this, “you’re mine” talk wouldn’t have felt so cringe. I don’t know…different strokes for different folks I guess. It was all pretty dramatic and drawn out for too long but no great grievances.
This book is straight p-🌽on page, and a lot of it, which is the point so, well done Emily Rath.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence
gouldstonejc's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
theforbsiest's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Such a long book for such a thin plot. Very enjoyable to read, especially if you like spice and kink, as this is a reverse harem with a LOT of cum. Female protagonist is literally superhuman, but again, this was such an entertaining read. Somehow both raunchy and emotionally tender all at once. Not for the timid.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
if_books_be_the_food_of_love's review against another edition
challenging
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
3.5
A solid 3.5 from me! I’d definitely say it’s more spice and character driven than plot driven, but there is a plot happening almost in the background.
Rachel gets her dream job as physio for a newly established ice hockey team. Growing up, she’s always been the wild child and has never committed to anyone. On her first day, her one night stand from a few months ago appears right in front of her; Jake, one of the players.
They try to ignore their chemistry (and fail miserably). Meanwhile, Rachel can no longer deny her attraction to equipment manager Caleb. Or later, to goal keeper Mars. I loved that Caleb and Jake are also in love, and it’s not just M/F action.
What follows is a really positive take on polyamory. I think the author writes this really well, and I loved the HEA. I definitely want to read the next book in the series!
Rachel gets her dream job as physio for a newly established ice hockey team. Growing up, she’s always been the wild child and has never committed to anyone. On her first day, her one night stand from a few months ago appears right in front of her; Jake, one of the players.
They try to ignore their chemistry (and fail miserably). Meanwhile, Rachel can no longer deny her attraction to equipment manager Caleb. Or later, to goal keeper Mars. I loved that Caleb and Jake are also in love, and it’s not just M/F action.
What follows is a really positive take on polyamory. I think the author writes this really well, and I loved the HEA. I definitely want to read the next book in the series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
em_frost's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
oh my. SO HOT. one of the spiciest books i’ve read in a minute. loved the characters and the dynamics within the relationship. gasped and laughed at several moments. very pleased with the ending.
did not enjoy the drama from the fmc, but i understood where she was coming from.
did not enjoy the drama from the fmc, but i understood where she was coming from.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
christinegiff's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content