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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
This book was simply just the BEST TIME!!
This was my first Trilina Pucci read and now I have to go back and read Tangled in Tinsel because I love this group of girlfriends/sisters and need to know all their stories!
Crew was..wow, where can I get me one of those?! He is the hot quarterback of every girl's dream. A big heart, big wallet, and a big (fill in the blank!). Then we have Eleanor, the funny, spontaneous, self-assured girl we all wanna be besties with. They really did make such a hot couple and their chemistry was off the charts!
I read this via audiobook, and it was hands down, epic! A full cast of narrators and duet style--couldn't ask for a better set up. In my personal opinion, a smutty book can turn really corny via audio if it's not done well..and finding the right narrators is key; but, this was hotter than hot!! It didn't come off as cringey whatsoever..in fact, it had me blushing as if it were my first time hearing some of those dirty words!
Very rarely can a book successfully transition from smut, to comedy, back to smut, to sweet and heartwarming..but somehow Trilina achieves that, and I am now a fan. The hype is real with this author, and this is such a fun read..perfect for getting out of a book slump or picking up when you need a good laugh. Plus, it starts off with those why-choose vibes, but ultimately ends with a M/F pair, so you sort of get the best of both worlds!
If you haven't read this one, I HIGHLY suggest picking up the audiobook..it's definitely worth one of your audible credits because it can easily become a summertime re-read. Would absolutely recommend!
Thank you to Forever & Always PR for providing an ALC for review!
This was my first Trilina Pucci read and now I have to go back and read Tangled in Tinsel because I love this group of girlfriends/sisters and need to know all their stories!
Crew was..wow, where can I get me one of those?! He is the hot quarterback of every girl's dream. A big heart, big wallet, and a big (fill in the blank!). Then we have Eleanor, the funny, spontaneous, self-assured girl we all wanna be besties with. They really did make such a hot couple and their chemistry was off the charts!
I read this via audiobook, and it was hands down, epic! A full cast of narrators and duet style--couldn't ask for a better set up. In my personal opinion, a smutty book can turn really corny via audio if it's not done well..and finding the right narrators is key; but, this was hotter than hot!! It didn't come off as cringey whatsoever..in fact, it had me blushing as if it were my first time hearing some of those dirty words!
Very rarely can a book successfully transition from smut, to comedy, back to smut, to sweet and heartwarming..but somehow Trilina achieves that, and I am now a fan. The hype is real with this author, and this is such a fun read..perfect for getting out of a book slump or picking up when you need a good laugh. Plus, it starts off with those why-choose vibes, but ultimately ends with a M/F pair, so you sort of get the best of both worlds!
If you haven't read this one, I HIGHLY suggest picking up the audiobook..it's definitely worth one of your audible credits because it can easily become a summertime re-read. Would absolutely recommend!
Thank you to Forever & Always PR for providing an ALC for review!
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
After drunkenly getting married in Vegas, Eleanor and Crew are forced to stay together for 30 days before they can get a divorce.
This book was so funny, I was in stitches half of the time. The banter between the two characters and the side characters was absolutely hilarious.
No, this book doesn't have a super deep plot or strong character development, but it's also not that kind of book. This is a spicy and funny romantic comedy.
Both the main characters and their friends remind me of like a Jersey Shore type cast. They are all pretty wild, like to party, and don't want to settle down. I think that it's kind of adds to the humor of the book. It's a bunch of over-the- top behavior from pretty ridiculous characters. But I also found them lovable in a goofy way.
Eleanor or Crew are actually perfect for each other, they are each other's match. Unfortunately, they are terrible at voicing their feelings. This leads to some miscommunication about what they actually want. They want each other, but are too afraid to actually say anything. I think there's also a lot of confusion due to the fact they've convinced themselves they don't want a relationship. So when they do develop feelings they are genuinely unsure of what to do.
The end was adorable, I liked that it ended with her going for what she wanted.
The spice is spicing, as one would expect from a Pucci book. The scene with the friends...iykyk.
Tropes: drunken marriage, strangers to friends to lovers, professional athlete, romantic comedy
This book was so funny, I was in stitches half of the time. The banter between the two characters and the side characters was absolutely hilarious.
No, this book doesn't have a super deep plot or strong character development, but it's also not that kind of book. This is a spicy and funny romantic comedy.
Both the main characters and their friends remind me of like a Jersey Shore type cast. They are all pretty wild, like to party, and don't want to settle down. I think that it's kind of adds to the humor of the book. It's a bunch of over-the- top behavior from pretty ridiculous characters. But I also found them lovable in a goofy way.
Eleanor or Crew are actually perfect for each other, they are each other's match. Unfortunately, they are terrible at voicing their feelings. This leads to some miscommunication about what they actually want. They want each other, but are too afraid to actually say anything. I think there's also a lot of confusion due to the fact they've convinced themselves they don't want a relationship. So when they do develop feelings they are genuinely unsure of what to do.
The end was adorable, I liked that it ended with her going for what she wanted.
The spice is spicing, as one would expect from a Pucci book. The scene with the friends...iykyk.
Tropes: drunken marriage, strangers to friends to lovers, professional athlete, romantic comedy
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
such a fun read
I laughed more times than I can count
So many hysterical one liners and such a fun dynamic
The spice was fun and the banter was even funner
I laughed more times than I can count
So many hysterical one liners and such a fun dynamic
The spice was fun and the banter was even funner
funny
lighthearted
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:
Yes
This book is such a fun read. I was smiling the whole time reading it and it has a great 'HEA'. I'm so happy that the 'probably smut book club' sent this to me, because it wouldn't have been something that I would have picked up at the bookstore, but I'm now a big fan of Trilina Pucci and can't wait to read more of their books.
I feel so bad writing negative reviews! But this one has to be done....
Let me preface this by saying that this is a very spicy book, and I LOVE spicy books. I am certainly not a prude when it comes to books. Dare I say this book is....too raunchy? Never, have I ever encountered such a torturous cringe fest of trashiness. Somehow this book manages to be overtly sexual, without actually being sexy (to me, at least). So the entire book is just constant banging, and it's not even hot.
Within the first 10 minutes of reading, I was extremely annoyed by the characters. These people talk and act like they are on MTV's Jersey Shore. The jokes are incredibly cringy, and there are a lot of them. Seriously, how old are these people? I know that they are supposed to be adults, but they act like degenerates at a frat party. Actually, I'm pretty sure people didn't act THIS bad in college. Maybe I didn't go to enough parties?
I don't even have enough to say about these characters, because we barely learn anything about them. Crew is a football player who is obsessed with sex and he likes to share women with his two friends. Eleanor is an esthetician visiting Las Vegas, has a sister and a best friend who act equally trashy, and mentions her pussy LITERALLY 5 times on every page. She is constantly referring to it as a separate entity. Also, she compared Crew's penis to Renesmee from Twilight.
Both Eleanor and Crew have no interest in romance or relationships. This is a romance book, so obviously we know what happens....they end up falling in love...wow! Big shocker! The problem is that their relationship is purely sexual for basically the entire book. All of a sudden they are in love, but there is no development at all. It doesn't feel as though they have any connection outside of constant sex.
The characters don't actually start having sex on page until about half-way through. Once it started, I actually missed the first half of the book....lol. Some of the writing was fine, but overall, it is extremely cringey. Some of the descriptions were just..........no.
Overall...
Where's the plot?
Where's the character development?
Where's the actual romance?
Where are the personalities and character traits? (aside from the ones I mentioned above).
Knot So Lucky would have worked better as a spicy little novella. I think this book isn't trying to have a plot, and the focus is on spice. This is fine, but hundreds of pages of cringey sex with no plot isn't as enjoyable as a full-length novel.
I listened to the audiobook, which features a full cast. The full cast narration enhanced the experience, but it couldn't save the book for me.
Let me preface this by saying that this is a very spicy book, and I LOVE spicy books. I am certainly not a prude when it comes to books. Dare I say this book is....too raunchy? Never, have I ever encountered such a torturous cringe fest of trashiness. Somehow this book manages to be overtly sexual, without actually being sexy (to me, at least). So the entire book is just constant banging, and it's not even hot.
Within the first 10 minutes of reading, I was extremely annoyed by the characters. These people talk and act like they are on MTV's Jersey Shore. The jokes are incredibly cringy, and there are a lot of them. Seriously, how old are these people? I know that they are supposed to be adults, but they act like degenerates at a frat party. Actually, I'm pretty sure people didn't act THIS bad in college. Maybe I didn't go to enough parties?
I don't even have enough to say about these characters, because we barely learn anything about them. Crew is a football player who is obsessed with sex and he likes to share women with his two friends. Eleanor is an esthetician visiting Las Vegas, has a sister and a best friend who act equally trashy, and mentions her pussy LITERALLY 5 times on every page. She is constantly referring to it as a separate entity. Also, she compared Crew's penis to Renesmee from Twilight.
Both Eleanor and Crew have no interest in romance or relationships. This is a romance book, so obviously we know what happens....they end up falling in love...wow! Big shocker! The problem is that their relationship is purely sexual for basically the entire book. All of a sudden they are in love, but there is no development at all. It doesn't feel as though they have any connection outside of constant sex.
The characters don't actually start having sex on page until about half-way through. Once it started, I actually missed the first half of the book....lol. Some of the writing was fine, but overall, it is extremely cringey. Some of the descriptions were just..........no.
Overall...
Where's the plot?
Where's the character development?
Where's the actual romance?
Where are the personalities and character traits? (aside from the ones I mentioned above).
Knot So Lucky would have worked better as a spicy little novella. I think this book isn't trying to have a plot, and the focus is on spice. This is fine, but hundreds of pages of cringey sex with no plot isn't as enjoyable as a full-length novel.
I listened to the audiobook, which features a full cast. The full cast narration enhanced the experience, but it couldn't save the book for me.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I don’t think I’m going to give this one a star rating, because it was mostly spice and not much plot. Enjoyable and good writing, but I can’t really come up with a rating.
Accidental Vegas wedding
The couple can’t divorce for 1 month
Forced proximity
Group spice with 2 other football players.
Think what happen in Vegas!
If you’re looking for a spicy time, this is definitely for you!
Accidental Vegas wedding
The couple can’t divorce for 1 month
Forced proximity
Group spice with 2 other football players.
Think what happen in Vegas!
If you’re looking for a spicy time, this is definitely for you!
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes