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dayatonas_corner's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
I loved everything about this book! On to book two!
beckyyreadss's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? No
5.0
I wanted to read this book because I've heard so many good things about it in the book community. I am always looking for new authors to love and new series to read. This book was so adorable, I just wanted it longer.
This book has two points of view. The first is Amelia Reinhardt and she has been told her entire life that she is destined for greatness. After gracing the cover of a popular magazine that highlights black professionals, Amelia knew she’d finally made it. Now that her career is taking off, she no longer has an excuse to ignore the storm that had been brewing between her and the man she has known and loved her entire life. The second point of view is Israel Holloway, and he is a real estate mogul and has worked tirelessly his entire adult life to get where he wanted to be. So, working hard to get who he wanted to be with was a task he had no problem taking on, Israel longed to be the number one man in his best friend’s life, and in an attempt to win her heart, he turns to the one thing he knows will get her attention and keep it.
The way that this series was advertised to me was The Billionaire Brothers series by Lauren Asher but it’s black love stories and it was. It was beautifully written. Even though it was a short book, it was packed with so much – brotherly love, a friendship group who have all got their own issues but are there for everyone, an adorable dog, trauma that is discussed, no miscommunication and a love story I adored. The whole way through this book, I wanted to hug Amelia and Israel, they were both so heartbreaking real and I love them for it. Amelia overthinking everything and thinking Israel is going to get bored of her was just so sweet and close to him considering I overthink EVERYTHING. This was one of the friends-to-lovers that I actually liked, and I think it’s because there was no jealous ex who knew they would end up together.
There were no weaknesses in this book. I wanted this book to be longer, some people may like that it’s only 150 pages, but I wanted 1500 pages and I'd still want more. I cannot wait to read more of this series and more from these brothers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Death
Moderate: Drug abuse, Addiction, Sexual content, and Suicide
presh's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
simplyarie24's review
4.0
This was a cute fairytale romance. I loved everything about it. we love a man that takes woman to the bookstore and let her get whatever she wants especially vintage one. I love the name Amelia Jade I love how all the brothers had names that started with I. I love the writing style and the spiciness. 2/5 wish it was more spicy.
liamarche's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
5.0
daydreamingreview's review
4.0
I loved this. The history between Amelia and Israel just made the story better. Sometimes with shorter novels feel like something is being left out but I felt like we were brought into the story nicely and it ended with me excited for the other books with Israel's brothers. The family aspect of the friend group was great, I am excited for the continuation of the series. Ismael was also my favorite brother I am excited about his book!
divinawest's review
2.0
CW: This book does have the N word in it. But not in a slur way, and its black people using it. But just warning you bc it was a jump scare for me for sure