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worthleyv's review
2.0
I usually love reading Jae's novels but the internalized ableism in this was just too much. I really wanted Jill to grow.
kjanie's review
4.0
4/5 stars
OMG the rate at which I binged read this series is honestly ridiculous. Despite this being the busiest part of the year for me, I couldn't help but spend all my spare time (and a lot of time I didn't have to spare) on these books. These have been the first books by Jae that I've read, but I now have a tab open with all of the books by her that I'm going to binge next. This was just another great romance in this series. It was different from the other two books, but still had so much of the same aspects that I loved. The characters and the relationship was extremely well-developed, again, I could feel the chemistry between these characters it was just so visceral!
This is also the first book I've read about a character with MS. I learnt so much through the character of Jill and I'm glad that I'm now more educated on all the struggles that people with this disability go through. Jill was a very stubborn (sometimes frustratingly so), strong and independent character. I already loved Jill going into this book after reading the second novel in the series, but this book gave her the limelight that she truly deserved. I admit that I found her frustrating sometimes because I just wanted her to let people help her, but it was understandable for her character to be so stubborn. Even though I just wanted our characters to get together because I'm a romantic at heart, I also appreciate that Jae didn't underemphasise or skip over the struggles (both internal and external) that Jill was going to. On a less meaningful note, the angst and conflict between the characters also meant that their relationship was all the more sweet once they actually got together.
I really loved Crash. She was such a charismatic, funny and kind-hearted character. Her commitment and love for Jill just makes me want to gush about her. I also haven't read a book about a stuntwoman (or man for that matter) before, and it was honestly so interesting. It was just another facet of the Hollywood/actor experience that I loved exploring. Crash also just perfectly balanced with Jill. I ADORED them together. They had such witty interactions, a strong emotional connection and also believable chemistry. This whole series was great, so I definitely recommend!
OMG the rate at which I binged read this series is honestly ridiculous. Despite this being the busiest part of the year for me, I couldn't help but spend all my spare time (and a lot of time I didn't have to spare) on these books. These have been the first books by Jae that I've read, but I now have a tab open with all of the books by her that I'm going to binge next. This was just another great romance in this series. It was different from the other two books, but still had so much of the same aspects that I loved. The characters and the relationship was extremely well-developed, again, I could feel the chemistry between these characters it was just so visceral!
This is also the first book I've read about a character with MS. I learnt so much through the character of Jill and I'm glad that I'm now more educated on all the struggles that people with this disability go through. Jill was a very stubborn (sometimes frustratingly so), strong and independent character. I already loved Jill going into this book after reading the second novel in the series, but this book gave her the limelight that she truly deserved. I admit that I found her frustrating sometimes because I just wanted her to let people help her, but it was understandable for her character to be so stubborn. Even though I just wanted our characters to get together because I'm a romantic at heart, I also appreciate that Jae didn't underemphasise or skip over the struggles (both internal and external) that Jill was going to. On a less meaningful note, the angst and conflict between the characters also meant that their relationship was all the more sweet once they actually got together.
I really loved Crash. She was such a charismatic, funny and kind-hearted character. Her commitment and love for Jill just makes me want to gush about her. I also haven't read a book about a stuntwoman (or man for that matter) before, and it was honestly so interesting. It was just another facet of the Hollywood/actor experience that I loved exploring. Crash also just perfectly balanced with Jill. I ADORED them together. They had such witty interactions, a strong emotional connection and also believable chemistry. This whole series was great, so I definitely recommend!
cidnel's review
emotional
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
4.0
m0thermayi's review
3.0
3 stars | this was an okay read. Definitely not my favourite by Jae. I had such high expectations for this book though
rickosborne's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was a very sweet and well done story about a woman coming to terms with what "disability" means to her. I connect strongly to this kind of story, as I don't have MS, but I repeatedly have to reassess how I feel about my own autism. Some days it's a disability, some days it's a superpower, and some days it's both and neither.
I usually find it difficult to read such strongly fearful-avoidant characters, and this one had me gnashing my teeth a few times at the slow oncoming steamroller of Jill's self-image issues. Having said that, the combination of vulnerability (albeit sometimes slow), communication (again, sometimes slow), and space (always present), helped push this over into "enjoyable" territory.
Rep: FMC with multiple sclerosis (MS)
Sex:three R-rated scenes
Tags: #ChronicIllnessOrDisability #ConfrontingHomophobia #DualPOV #ExpirationDate #FamilyIssues #FearfulNeutralPair #RehabRecovery #SelfImageIssues #TheDogGetsSkritches #ThirdPersonPOV
I usually find it difficult to read such strongly fearful-avoidant characters, and this one had me gnashing my teeth a few times at the slow oncoming steamroller of Jill's self-image issues. Having said that, the combination of vulnerability (albeit sometimes slow), communication (again, sometimes slow), and space (always present), helped push this over into "enjoyable" territory.
Rep: FMC with multiple sclerosis (MS)
Sex:
Tags: #ChronicIllnessOrDisability #ConfrontingHomophobia #DualPOV #ExpirationDate #FamilyIssues #FearfulNeutralPair #RehabRecovery #SelfImageIssues #TheDogGetsSkritches #ThirdPersonPOV
Content Warnings
Minor: Religious bigotry and Homophobia
homophobic religious bigot sibling side character present in one scene, mentioned briefly in a few otherssciencewithkrystal's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
asteinmuller's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness
inamerata's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Not my favorite, but not bad. I did like the open discussion of disability and ableism and how that affects a lot of different parts of your life. Unfortunately, the characters and writing just didn't click for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Chronic illness, and Medical content
Moderate: Homophobia and Ableism