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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
"I've got you, Mallory. Nothing bad is going to happen. You can let yourself want this, because you already have it. You have me."
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This was a cute read, I loved Nolan I thought his personality was great and I really digged the whole I am better than you attitude he had but I felt like after a while he lost that. Mallory was an okay character but I found myself getting way too annoyed with her at times, I wish she communicated more and I wish she would stand up to her family more and realise that she didn't actually have to do everything. I wanted to strangle her sisters all the way through this book, they were truly insufferable and selfish and I don't know how she let them treat her the way they did and still continued to supply them with everything they wanted no questions asked. I found the end of the book lacklustre, I didn't gel with the epilogue and I found myself having more questions at the end of the book than I did seeing the 'happy ever after'. The reason I gave this book a four stars had to be for the background characters they really held the story together and Oz's one liners honestly had me laughing through this book, I think they really did save it. It was a good read I just don't know if I personally can say it was the best!
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This was a cute read, I loved Nolan I thought his personality was great and I really digged the whole I am better than you attitude he had but I felt like after a while he lost that. Mallory was an okay character but I found myself getting way too annoyed with her at times, I wish she communicated more and I wish she would stand up to her family more and realise that she didn't actually have to do everything. I wanted to strangle her sisters all the way through this book, they were truly insufferable and selfish and I don't know how she let them treat her the way they did and still continued to supply them with everything they wanted no questions asked. I found the end of the book lacklustre, I didn't gel with the epilogue and I found myself having more questions at the end of the book than I did seeing the 'happy ever after'. The reason I gave this book a four stars had to be for the background characters they really held the story together and Oz's one liners honestly had me laughing through this book, I think they really did save it. It was a good read I just don't know if I personally can say it was the best!
This book has some too tier yearning. We have an FMC who has her own things to come to terms with and work through, family dynamics to heal, and a strong personality. Our MMC is that excellent combination of seeming incredibly grumpy but also being a secret softie for her. I love when an MMC is obsessed with how smart an FMC is and this absolutely delivers. This is YA without feeling juvenile, and I love it.
fast-paced
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I really enjoyed this book. I had to constantly remind myself that the FMC is a teenager and it’s okay that she is naive, insecure, and whiney. We’ve all been there at her age. It did grate on my nerves when she couldn’t understand how much nolan wanted to be with her romantically. Nolan was pretty straightforward about his feelings she chose to not believe what he was so obviously laying out for her. So while this annoyed me I also understand that this is told from an 18 year olds point of view. I loved Nolan’s character and I am craving his POV during this book! Nolan has the maturity of someone much older and I love that about him.
Note: I read this via audiobook and the narrator did a fantastic job especially with Nolan’s voice. Would recommend as audiobook.
Note: I read this via audiobook and the narrator did a fantastic job especially with Nolan’s voice. Would recommend as audiobook.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really loved this book. Koch was the worst and the twist with his character after his win was not shocking to me, but it was definitely a satisfying end to his story.
I really loved the MMC and FMC. Them as individuals was one thing but they really made each other better. I really loved how Sawyer was so blunt and spoke to Mallory in a way that she wasn’t used to but gave her what she needed to hear, even when it made her extremely angry. He loved her with no hesitation. She needs someone who isn’t really going to fight with her and just says it like it is. Her growth in communication was wonderful.
I actually really appreciated her outburst with her family. It was necessary, I think. I know she was the one apologizing for her behavior, but it needed to be said because they really didn’t appreciate her sacrifices. She took on the role she needed to at the time, and I’m glad that she got to eventually live for herself. I’m glad her mom finally had the heart to heart with her too. It took forever for us to get the story with her father, but it was a good one and I can see why a child would have blamed themselves, even when it clearly was not her fault.
This story only got better as we got further into it. I hate a third act breakup, but I’m glad we got the HEA they deserved. Also, I love the fact that they are able to compete against each other and love each other without any jealousy or qualms about it.
Easton made me mad, but I guess I’m glad she came back around. Though, I don’t think the breakdown in their communication was quite explained in a way that made sense to me. She made it seem like Mallory stopped reaching out when she was the one never responding.
I still don't know how to play chess, but this book was still such a good read.
I really loved the MMC and FMC. Them as individuals was one thing but they really made each other better. I really loved how Sawyer was so blunt and spoke to Mallory in a way that she wasn’t used to but gave her what she needed to hear, even when it made her extremely angry. He loved her with no hesitation. She needs someone who isn’t really going to fight with her and just says it like it is. Her growth in communication was wonderful.
I actually really appreciated her outburst with her family. It was necessary, I think. I know she was the one apologizing for her behavior, but it needed to be said because they really didn’t appreciate her sacrifices. She took on the role she needed to at the time, and I’m glad that she got to eventually live for herself. I’m glad her mom finally had the heart to heart with her too. It took forever for us to get the story with her father, but it was a good one and I can see why a child would have blamed themselves, even when it clearly was not her fault.
This story only got better as we got further into it. I hate a third act breakup, but I’m glad we got the HEA they deserved. Also, I love the fact that they are able to compete against each other and love each other without any jealousy or qualms about it.
Easton made me mad, but I guess I’m glad she came back around. Though, I don’t think the breakdown in their communication was quite explained in a way that made sense to me. She made it seem like Mallory stopped reaching out when she was the one never responding.
I still don't know how to play chess, but this book was still such a good read.
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
Content Warnings
Minor: Chronic illness, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism