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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
It’s giving Mike and Will fanfic with mutual pining miscommunication and general dumbassery but it was a fun read
I read this as a an attempt at redemption from Wayward Son and also just because I've been meaning to get to it forever!!! And it was really good! Ft Lukens' books never fail to make me happy like it's not even a question at this point... I would've liked to hear from Matt's POV honestly! I straightup would read like a few extra chapters just from his perspective, because the dual pov really worked well in Spell Bound! This wasn't exactly what I expected but in the best way! I'm obsessed with all the side characters and would also read little stories from them because I loooove all of them! This was a fabulous little treat full of warmth, yearning, and found family!
2.5 ⭐️ if I have to be painfully honest. It’s fun for what it is; an lgbtqia+ romcom, if I had to categorize it. I appreciate that the representation is out there for readers, but I found much to be desired. Some more world building and more conflict outside of what the characters share amongst each other would have gone a long way. It was hard to overlook the ease of which some of the plot points progressed. Simply taking over a kingdom without pushback from locals? Inexperienced teenagers effortlessly ruling a kingdom? Lack of more believable conflict and the occasional out-of-place dialogue took me out of the story a bit, but it was fun for what it was. If you can resign yourself to a no-expectations, lighthearted read, you might find yourself in for a cute time.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Rating: ∞☆
Spice: None. Just some kissin'. Okay, and some mentions of boners.
((WARNING, MAY BE SPOILERS AHEAD!))
I am a sucker for romances like these. As a hopeless romantic myself, I relate to Arek quite a lot. Well, except for, y'know..the whole withering away bit. And being King. There were many times I wanted to throw this book across the room because of all of the tension between Arek and Matt. Those big dumb dumbs were so oblivious to what was in front of them the ENTIRE book. Well, except for the ending.
I am very happy with how this book ended. Gosh, I am SO sappy. Sometimes I need a break from all of the other reading I do, and this was a MUCH needed refresher. I wish I could read it for the first time all over again.
Thank you, F.T. Lukens for writing this book. It was such a sweet book. <3
"I choose you, Matt. You're the other half of my soul." -Arek 'So This is Ever After' by F.T. Lukens
P.S.: Marking this book down as Gale-Coded. (Baldur's Gate 3 players will understand.) <3
Spice: None. Just some kissin'. Okay, and some mentions of boners.
((WARNING, MAY BE SPOILERS AHEAD!))
I am a sucker for romances like these. As a hopeless romantic myself, I relate to Arek quite a lot. Well, except for, y'know..the whole withering away bit. And being King. There were many times I wanted to throw this book across the room because of all of the tension between Arek and Matt. Those big dumb dumbs were so oblivious to what was in front of them the ENTIRE book. Well, except for the ending.
I am very happy with how this book ended. Gosh, I am SO sappy. Sometimes I need a break from all of the other reading I do, and this was a MUCH needed refresher. I wish I could read it for the first time all over again.
Thank you, F.T. Lukens for writing this book. It was such a sweet book. <3
"I choose you, Matt. You're the other half of my soul." -Arek 'So This is Ever After' by F.T. Lukens
P.S.: Marking this book down as Gale-Coded. (Baldur's Gate 3 players will understand.) <3
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A quick, fun, cozy read. No need to reinvent the wheel.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I adored this book. Like adored it. Everyone is hot. Everyone is their own version of 'himbo' and our main characters are hella dumb and I ate every single little morsel up of this fantasy romantic comedy. F.T. Lukens writes simply the most adorable, comforting stories.
*2.5 ta książka ma miscommunication trope na innym poziomie.
Also bardzo przewidywalna, ale jak ktoś lubi trch przesłodzone, ale bardzo szybko czytające się romansy to będzie mu się ta książka podobała probably.
Also bardzo przewidywalna, ale jak ktoś lubi trch przesłodzone, ale bardzo szybko czytające się romansy to będzie mu się ta książka podobała probably.