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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
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
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I draw the line at CHEATING. If phone sex is not considered cheating then I don't know what else.
medium-paced
I don't know. 3 stars might be generous. I started out enjoying this book a lot, but some of the stuff that went down wasn't what I like to read.
The good:
*I liked the forbidden relationship part of this book that included the dead brother's best friend thing and how all of their friends were warning Hudson off.
*I liked Hudson and Lala's history and their chemistry.
*I was left curious about the next book.
The bad:
*I wasn't prepared for the (mostly emotional) cheating that happened. Lala's engagement went on way too long for my tastes.
*This felt like two different books. The first half being the stuff with Lala being engaged, etc. The second being their relationship. It made this book feel really long. I never say I didn't need more time with a couple after they get together, but the second half really challenged that.
The good:
*I liked the forbidden relationship part of this book that included the dead brother's best friend thing and how all of their friends were warning Hudson off.
*I liked Hudson and Lala's history and their chemistry.
*I was left curious about the next book.
The bad:
*I wasn't prepared for the (mostly emotional) cheating that happened. Lala's engagement went on way too long for my tastes.
*This felt like two different books. The first half being the stuff with Lala being engaged, etc. The second being their relationship. It made this book feel really long. I never say I didn't need more time with a couple after they get together, but the second half really challenged that.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Grief
emotional
medium-paced
medium-paced
Holden Catalano is an easy man to fall for. The tattooed drummer has never had a hard time getting a lady. He has this swagger and confidence you are instantly drawn to. That being said, he’s insecure when it comes to his feelings for Lala. He holds her in such high regard. Combine that with being his deceased best friend’s little sister, and he questions if he is the right man or if could never be good enough. I actually love this about him.
There was something very real, and honestly a little heartbreaking, in the way Holden and Lala struggled with the inbetween moments. Their chemistry was off the charts, but finding their relationship rhythm didn’t come as easily. Their disagreeable moments felt like a real couple, not sugar coated and perfect. Their reactions were often raw and unfiltered. This made me cheer for them even harder.
In addition to the beautiful relationship, this story featured a great group of guy friends who were truly there for each other. These authors captured friendships that were so fun to read and added so much to the story.
Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward have done it again with this story. They have created a world I love, pulled at my heartstrings a bit, and gave me a truly wonderful story. Holden and Lala have my heart.
emotional
slow-paced