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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
Such a sweet romance. I enjoyed this quite a bit. Very excited to read the next book.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
funny
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:
Yes
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Read this as a palate cleaner book, which was what it is good for. Short and sweet, nothing complicated about it, which is what I wanted but outside of that nothing special about it for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail
lighthearted
medium-paced
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
I loved these characters. This book is very spicy but also very romantic. I wouldn't say insta love but very fast. Loved the ADHD references and could relate.
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:
No
I didn’t think there were any pet names I didn’t like but I can now add sugar to the list.
3.5 stars!
For the most part, I very much enjoyed Lyla Sage's debut novel. Done & Dusted was funny, tender, steamy and had a whole lot of heart. I love the cast of characters and the setting.
I did feel that the writing quality was a bit lacking — in the sense that there is a lot of telling v showing (ie, bonding between Luke and Emmy especially) and in Luke's POV chapters, it felt very monotone. Often times, I felt like plot points were just stated over and over (IE, Luke saying "I'm fucked" about 50 times).
I would've loved some flashback scenes or other exposition to bolster the romantic connection between the characters, as I do think it was there, it just wasn't explored in a way that really made the reader believe in it — or the tension that comes with the brother's best friend trope. They went from vaguely tolerating each other, apparently, to falling in love immediately.
When the smut is *that steamy* I think you really have to be able to root for the characters, you know? I liked them together but really wanted more scenes to showcase the depth of their connection.
But like I said, it's a debut novel and I think Lyla Sage is a great writer, hopefully she'll continue to grow and I'm excited to read more from her!
For the most part, I very much enjoyed Lyla Sage's debut novel. Done & Dusted was funny, tender, steamy and had a whole lot of heart. I love the cast of characters and the setting.
I did feel that the writing quality was a bit lacking — in the sense that there is a lot of telling v showing (ie, bonding between Luke and Emmy especially) and in Luke's POV chapters, it felt very monotone. Often times, I felt like plot points were just stated over and over (IE, Luke saying "I'm fucked" about 50 times).
I would've loved some flashback scenes or other exposition to bolster the romantic connection between the characters, as I do think it was there, it just wasn't explored in a way that really made the reader believe in it — or the tension that comes with the brother's best friend trope. They went from vaguely tolerating each other, apparently, to falling in love immediately.
When the smut is *that steamy* I think you really have to be able to root for the characters, you know? I liked them together but really wanted more scenes to showcase the depth of their connection.
But like I said, it's a debut novel and I think Lyla Sage is a great writer, hopefully she'll continue to grow and I'm excited to read more from her!