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zaza_bdp's review
4.0
Même si j'ai moins aimé ce tome que le précédent, Lily Morton a su me charmer avec cette romance où des hommes qui se côtoient depuis des années franchissent ENFIN le pas qui permet d'apporter une toute nouvelle dimension à leur relation.
3.5/5 ★
L'évolution de Milo fait plaisir à voir, on sent que l'influence de son ami Oz a été bénéfique, tout comme la bienveillance de Silas, mais aussi la présence rassurante, constante (et lourde aussi, parfois) de Niall, son crush de toujours.
Les scènes du début, avec Cora, sont ultra chou, dans le genre explosion des charts de la mignonnitude, on fait le plein !
Dans l'ensemble j'ai passé un chouette moment avec ce roman, mais la fin m'a un peu agacée, et surtout, SURTOUT, je n'ai pas DU TOUT aimé ce qui se passe avec Gideon. Pour moi, et désolée si je sombre dans la vulgarité, mais là, l'auteur a méchamment ch*é dans la colle !
Bref, je suis curieuse de voir comment l'auteur va réussir à nous faire aimer ce personnage dans le tome suivant, et de voir comment cet affreux jojo va tirer son épingle du jeu.
3.5/5 ★
L'évolution de Milo fait plaisir à voir, on sent que l'influence de son ami Oz a été bénéfique, tout comme la bienveillance de Silas, mais aussi la présence rassurante, constante (et lourde aussi, parfois) de Niall, son crush de toujours.
Les scènes du début, avec Cora, sont ultra chou, dans le genre explosion des charts de la mignonnitude, on fait le plein !
Dans l'ensemble j'ai passé un chouette moment avec ce roman, mais la fin m'a un peu agacée, et surtout, SURTOUT, je n'ai pas DU TOUT aimé ce qui se passe avec Gideon. Pour moi, et désolée si je sombre dans la vulgarité, mais là, l'auteur a méchamment ch*é dans la colle !
Bref, je suis curieuse de voir comment l'auteur va réussir à nous faire aimer ce personnage dans le tome suivant, et de voir comment cet affreux jojo va tirer son épingle du jeu.
nightia's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't like the fact that Gideon and Niall were fuckbuddies, neither Gideos reaction to the news of their relationship.
els17's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
zhan_sallow's review
I simply wasn't invested enough and I wanted to drop it, but at the end I resorted to skimming until the end of the book. So while technically I did finish it, I don't consider I've really read it as I just skipped big parts for more than half of it.
I liked Milo and I liked how Niall was patient, understanding and open-minded with him during their intimacy. Unfortunately, I was put off early on by the fact thatNiall has been screwing Milo's brother for years and he was still friends-with-benefits with him at the point when he got involved with Milo. I tried to push past through it, because this isn't even considered taboo, I believe, and I've read some actual taboo stories so why can't I read this? But I found it that I simply can't get invested in their story.
It's not a bad book, just wasn't for me, despite this being one of my favorite tropes.
I liked Milo and I liked how Niall was patient, understanding and open-minded with him during their intimacy. Unfortunately, I was put off early on by the fact that
It's not a bad book, just wasn't for me, despite this being one of my favorite tropes.
ravenk28's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Alcoholism and Drug use
ankysbookbubble's review against another edition
4.0
Milo and Niall's story was beautiful. I loved the wit and the sass and the gentleness of it all. It was sweet, snarky and all around beautiful.
kira_dance's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
esper_moonshine's review
3.0
As the book title 'Milo' already suggests, this book is about the main character Milo. He had been in an abusive relationship and even after leaving the relationship, the scars remain etched on him. This book really shows the journey of Milo gaining self confidence and I love and adore that equally.
The writing is extremely brilliant in the book, for the events that happen all add essence to the story.
MY FAVOURITE CHARACTERS
Niall.
Niall is the other main character of the book. He made several appearances in the first book of this series and I liked him then a lot too. So no wonder he quickly became a favourite of mine this time around too. I always prefer mature characters to naive ones and Niall just had this air around him that made him the best.
It's the patience and love of his character that draws me in. He is extremely confident and proud about who he is and might come as overwhelming at times, but the way he treated Milo throughout the book even before realising his potential romantic feelings for him is amazing.
He is a character that knows what it wants and strives for it, but at the same time maintains that slight pinch of insecurity too. Ironic as it may seem to his character traits, it really adds to the story as a whole because it makes it imperfect.
Milo
Milo is like the sweetest bean ever and I feel like I would just love to cocoon him and hide him away from the world. Abusive relationships can never be easy but for it to be also the first one can really affect a person.
I love the growth I see in Milo's character throughout the book. He has a lot of insecurities one of the main being his stutter and the need to depend on others.
After he is saved by Niall, he makes sure to recuperate and become as independent as he can be.
He becomes a strong person by the end of the book. He takes his own decisions but he doesn't let them overpower him.
Dotty(Niall's cat)
You would wonder what a cat is doing in the favourite character section? But that is because Dotty was another favourite of mine. Dotty had a short backstory too which pained me to no end, because of how many animals go through the same treatment just because they are unable to speak.
You can see character growth in dotty too. It is the best example of how loving animals can be but it takes time. Love cannot be taken, it is just earned.
LEAST FAVOURITE CHARACTER
Without a doubt Thomas(Milo's abusive ex)
This character is not hated by me only because of him being abusive in the earlier half of the story, but he remains that way until the end. I do think that him being the same he was really showed me the growth in Milo's character. Thomas is just the embodiment of a toxic human being. He belittles people and uses them for their fame. I like how the author did not change his character though, because that shows the truth of life. Some people never learn from their mistakes and never redeem for their hateful actions and that is just life. But I believe in karma doing its work so it was nice to see Thomas with his lifeless paintings getting a long due speech from Milo.
GENERAL REVIEW
This story is more than a love story. It is a story about self help, growing and making mistakes along the way. Certain events that take place in the book are milestones for sure. I applaud the author because of the way she infuses laughter in a serious discussion. Every possible hurdle in their relationship that could come between them is discussed in the book. Also the way the characters voice their opinions out instead of holding them up inside is appreciated. The story feels whole while reading it with a lot of snarky and witty banter. The way at first certain characters make me dislike them(like Gideon, Milo's brother) at first but as I read later I can understand their actions really amazes me because the author made me hate them and like them in such a short span of time. It is like a learning experience throughout the book.
LESSONS LEARNT FROM THIS BOOK
Self growth is something that has to happen on its own. You have to strive for it by yourself because till the time you don't believe you are worth it, no one else would think so too. But at the same time one can always take the support provided from the sidelines. Asking for help when needed is never a sign of weakness but the biggest bravery and intelligence.
Sometimes some decisions have to be taken in order for us to realise what is really important to us.
We should never do things to raise the opinion of us other people have. The only one who needs to have a high opinion of ourselves is us. Doing things to be recognised by the society is okay, but our loved ones should be prioritised. If someone loves you for who you are then you are already perfect in their eyes.
Never judge people too early.
SOME LINES I REALLY LIKED
"He’s always wonderfully warm while I’m permanently cold."—Milo
"Even with the speech impediment and shyness he’d seemed almost dauntless, like he was a Weeble and no matter how the world knocked him over, he’d still get up with that shy smile of his."—Niall
"I want his insecurities and his quiet strength. His warm laugh and his sometimes hesitant speech."—Niall
The writing is extremely brilliant in the book, for the events that happen all add essence to the story.
MY FAVOURITE CHARACTERS
Niall.
Niall is the other main character of the book. He made several appearances in the first book of this series and I liked him then a lot too. So no wonder he quickly became a favourite of mine this time around too. I always prefer mature characters to naive ones and Niall just had this air around him that made him the best.
It's the patience and love of his character that draws me in. He is extremely confident and proud about who he is and might come as overwhelming at times, but the way he treated Milo throughout the book even before realising his potential romantic feelings for him is amazing.
He is a character that knows what it wants and strives for it, but at the same time maintains that slight pinch of insecurity too. Ironic as it may seem to his character traits, it really adds to the story as a whole because it makes it imperfect.
Milo
Milo is like the sweetest bean ever and I feel like I would just love to cocoon him and hide him away from the world. Abusive relationships can never be easy but for it to be also the first one can really affect a person.
I love the growth I see in Milo's character throughout the book. He has a lot of insecurities one of the main being his stutter and the need to depend on others.
After he is saved by Niall, he makes sure to recuperate and become as independent as he can be.
He becomes a strong person by the end of the book. He takes his own decisions but he doesn't let them overpower him.
Dotty(Niall's cat)
You would wonder what a cat is doing in the favourite character section? But that is because Dotty was another favourite of mine. Dotty had a short backstory too which pained me to no end, because of how many animals go through the same treatment just because they are unable to speak.
You can see character growth in dotty too. It is the best example of how loving animals can be but it takes time. Love cannot be taken, it is just earned.
LEAST FAVOURITE CHARACTER
Without a doubt Thomas(Milo's abusive ex)
This character is not hated by me only because of him being abusive in the earlier half of the story, but he remains that way until the end. I do think that him being the same he was really showed me the growth in Milo's character. Thomas is just the embodiment of a toxic human being. He belittles people and uses them for their fame. I like how the author did not change his character though, because that shows the truth of life. Some people never learn from their mistakes and never redeem for their hateful actions and that is just life. But I believe in karma doing its work so it was nice to see Thomas with his lifeless paintings getting a long due speech from Milo.
GENERAL REVIEW
This story is more than a love story. It is a story about self help, growing and making mistakes along the way. Certain events that take place in the book are milestones for sure. I applaud the author because of the way she infuses laughter in a serious discussion. Every possible hurdle in their relationship that could come between them is discussed in the book. Also the way the characters voice their opinions out instead of holding them up inside is appreciated. The story feels whole while reading it with a lot of snarky and witty banter. The way at first certain characters make me dislike them(like Gideon, Milo's brother) at first but as I read later I can understand their actions really amazes me because the author made me hate them and like them in such a short span of time. It is like a learning experience throughout the book.
LESSONS LEARNT FROM THIS BOOK
Self growth is something that has to happen on its own. You have to strive for it by yourself because till the time you don't believe you are worth it, no one else would think so too. But at the same time one can always take the support provided from the sidelines. Asking for help when needed is never a sign of weakness but the biggest bravery and intelligence.
Sometimes some decisions have to be taken in order for us to realise what is really important to us.
We should never do things to raise the opinion of us other people have. The only one who needs to have a high opinion of ourselves is us. Doing things to be recognised by the society is okay, but our loved ones should be prioritised. If someone loves you for who you are then you are already perfect in their eyes.
Never judge people too early.
SOME LINES I REALLY LIKED
"He’s always wonderfully warm while I’m permanently cold."—Milo
"Even with the speech impediment and shyness he’d seemed almost dauntless, like he was a Weeble and no matter how the world knocked him over, he’d still get up with that shy smile of his."—Niall
"I want his insecurities and his quiet strength. His warm laugh and his sometimes hesitant speech."—Niall
kaitlin_durante's review against another edition
4.0
Another great addition to the Lily Morton world.
These characters gave me the feels.
I really hope Milo's brother gets a book.
These characters gave me the feels.
I really hope Milo's brother gets a book.
tesssiob's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-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? Yes
4.25