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lexi_gt's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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
4.5
tee_tee_lou_lou's review
5.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Loved it, can't wait for any other books linked to this series.
I was so curious to read about Zadie and Amir and it did not disappoint.
Zadie was super cute and Amir was such an interesting character and I love him. They where opposite in so many ways but yet they fit together, not sure anyone other than Zadie could have worked to bring Amir into the light so well.
Why did I looooove him calling her 'little mama' so much? Well because it's hot as hell.
Seriously fantastic writing, I've loved every one of Julia's books that I've read.
Loved it, can't wait for any other books linked to this series.
I was so curious to read about Zadie and Amir and it did not disappoint.
Zadie was super cute and Amir was such an interesting character and I love him. They where opposite in so many ways but yet they fit together, not sure anyone other than Zadie could have worked to bring Amir into the light so well.
Why did I looooove him calling her 'little mama' so much? Well because it's hot as hell.
Seriously fantastic writing, I've loved every one of Julia's books that I've read.
1bookobsessionconfessions's review
5.0
~The dark Prince and the sweet Princess~
Amir and Zadie’s story starts off in a spectacularly crazy circumstance and sets a quirky, surprisingly fun tone for this unlikely couple.
The story has gritty and dark elements, for me the big surprises was that it was much brighter and fun than I expected.
I really love these characters, they are written so sharply and in a smart, thoroughly entertaining way.
It seems fairly basic, the sweet, shy girl and the bold, bad boy… they are those things and SO much more.
I loved Zadie’s strength and her self-awareness.
I think it sets her apart from the typical heroine in a “bully romance “ She wasn’t clueless or naive. Inexperienced, yes, but so smart emotionally and intellectually. She’s also really kind, but not a pushover.
Amir is alpha in the best ways, he’s very clever, smart and he’s extremely protective of the few people he cares about.
He’s loyal to a fault sometimes and he’s OH, so sexy! He is irresistible to me. I love him so hard.
The two have an unusual situation/relationship and it’s hot in a twisted, naughty way. This is some of the grittier part. But, it evolves into something extremely fun, hot and completely satisfying.
The dirty talk is ON POINT, I ADORE good dirty talkers. These two are freaking fantastic.
The sexy and steamy scenes were very well written and the characters are a total smoke show together. It’s not without emotional depth either.
The characters, main and secondary are all written so vividly and I think that elevates the story so much.
It’s really satisfying for me when I connect with secondary characters, it makes the story fuller and the characters warmer and memorable.
The quips and the banter are really great. I love that all the characters are clever, mouthy and quick witted.
The unexpected friendship Zadie develops with Amir’s best friends is so delightful! I love his friend Julien so much and I want a story for him. He brings a lot of entertainment and heart.
Zadie’s besties and roommates are fabulous. Opposites, but both love Zadie and are ride or die friends.
There are so many hilarious lines, and some epically funny and bada*s scenes that made the story so much more.
I expected the book to be good and I got something great and different than I thought it would be in such wonderful ways.
It’s a very full story with a lot going on, it’s perfectly paced and it has such strong, interesting characters.
The characters are mature, entertaining and they still make mistakes. They aren’t simple or static.
The characters don’t play the victim, they take responsibility and that was an extremely refreshing aspect that I really appreciate in NA bully type romance.
There’s character growth that is important to their story. Loved that.
I absolutely love these characters and this world.
I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
This is a new favorite story and favorite characters. It’s really one of kind fabulous!
Amir and Zadie’s story starts off in a spectacularly crazy circumstance and sets a quirky, surprisingly fun tone for this unlikely couple.
The story has gritty and dark elements, for me the big surprises was that it was much brighter and fun than I expected.
I really love these characters, they are written so sharply and in a smart, thoroughly entertaining way.
It seems fairly basic, the sweet, shy girl and the bold, bad boy… they are those things and SO much more.
I loved Zadie’s strength and her self-awareness.
I think it sets her apart from the typical heroine in a “bully romance “ She wasn’t clueless or naive. Inexperienced, yes, but so smart emotionally and intellectually. She’s also really kind, but not a pushover.
Amir is alpha in the best ways, he’s very clever, smart and he’s extremely protective of the few people he cares about.
He’s loyal to a fault sometimes and he’s OH, so sexy! He is irresistible to me. I love him so hard.
The two have an unusual situation/relationship and it’s hot in a twisted, naughty way. This is some of the grittier part. But, it evolves into something extremely fun, hot and completely satisfying.
The dirty talk is ON POINT, I ADORE good dirty talkers. These two are freaking fantastic.
The sexy and steamy scenes were very well written and the characters are a total smoke show together. It’s not without emotional depth either.
The characters, main and secondary are all written so vividly and I think that elevates the story so much.
It’s really satisfying for me when I connect with secondary characters, it makes the story fuller and the characters warmer and memorable.
The quips and the banter are really great. I love that all the characters are clever, mouthy and quick witted.
The unexpected friendship Zadie develops with Amir’s best friends is so delightful! I love his friend Julien so much and I want a story for him. He brings a lot of entertainment and heart.
Zadie’s besties and roommates are fabulous. Opposites, but both love Zadie and are ride or die friends.
There are so many hilarious lines, and some epically funny and bada*s scenes that made the story so much more.
I expected the book to be good and I got something great and different than I thought it would be in such wonderful ways.
It’s a very full story with a lot going on, it’s perfectly paced and it has such strong, interesting characters.
The characters are mature, entertaining and they still make mistakes. They aren’t simple or static.
The characters don’t play the victim, they take responsibility and that was an extremely refreshing aspect that I really appreciate in NA bully type romance.
There’s character growth that is important to their story. Loved that.
I absolutely love these characters and this world.
I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
This is a new favorite story and favorite characters. It’s really one of kind fabulous!
kaydanielsromance's review
5.0
The Savage U series keeps getting better and better!
Julia Wolf writes beautifully damaged characters and pulls out treasured moments that bring depth and emotions when you least expect it. I'm continually blown away by the vulnerability of the characters who believe they are unredeemable, characters like Amir Vasquez.
Amir believes he has nothing to give to a girl like Zadie Night. A girl filled with goodness and sunshine, but little does he know that Zadie is drawn to him for lots of reasons and he just hasn't taken a look inside himself for a very long time to see anything but darkness.
Zadie was held captive by Amir one night months prior when her roommate, Helen owed Amir's brother money. There was a lot of speculation on what exactly happened in that room, but Zadie, nor Amir would say a word. Now Zadie is looking for his help and it all comes back to what happened during that night.
These two begin as oil and water, but it doesn't take long for Zadie's sunshine to break through Amir's cloud cover and once he gives in....ooooooohhhh, his possessiveness is raging hot!!!!
Everything about this story is glorious and perfectly put together. From the secondary characters, which after reading the mentions I loved even more, to the epilogue which gave me everything I needed for this couple.
Julia Wolf writes beautifully damaged characters and pulls out treasured moments that bring depth and emotions when you least expect it. I'm continually blown away by the vulnerability of the characters who believe they are unredeemable, characters like Amir Vasquez.
Amir believes he has nothing to give to a girl like Zadie Night. A girl filled with goodness and sunshine, but little does he know that Zadie is drawn to him for lots of reasons and he just hasn't taken a look inside himself for a very long time to see anything but darkness.
Zadie was held captive by Amir one night months prior when her roommate, Helen owed Amir's brother money. There was a lot of speculation on what exactly happened in that room, but Zadie, nor Amir would say a word. Now Zadie is looking for his help and it all comes back to what happened during that night.
These two begin as oil and water, but it doesn't take long for Zadie's sunshine to break through Amir's cloud cover and once he gives in....ooooooohhhh, his possessiveness is raging hot!!!!
Everything about this story is glorious and perfectly put together. From the secondary characters, which after reading the mentions I loved even more, to the epilogue which gave me everything I needed for this couple.
spazzykatie's review
dark
emotional
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
How's does each book in the Savage universe get better? I was not prepared to fall in love with Amir Vasquez, especially not after reading all the shit he did to Helen, but man, I totally did.
Amir is an incredibly smart junior at Savage U. He's also a drug dealer for his brother. Not because he wants to be, but because he's loyal and promised to work for him until he graduated.
Zadie is roommates with Elena and Helen. She's described as stop you in your tracks pretty, but takes a lot of shit for being plus size. She's also sweet as can be.
Amir and Zadie meet when he holds her hostage in Helen's book. Things happen between them but they both say careless things and Amir leaves with no further contact. This book opens with Zadie going to a party with a guy to try to catch Amir's eye. Things don't quite go according to plan and she ends up as Amir's "pet".
There's so many things about this book I loved. Amir and Zadie are so different but so perfect for each other. She brought out his soft and he gave her the confidence she needed to learn to be brave. And the epilogue? Yeah, I cried.
Amir is an incredibly smart junior at Savage U. He's also a drug dealer for his brother. Not because he wants to be, but because he's loyal and promised to work for him until he graduated.
Zadie is roommates with Elena and Helen. She's described as stop you in your tracks pretty, but takes a lot of shit for being plus size. She's also sweet as can be.
Amir and Zadie meet when he holds her hostage in Helen's book. Things happen between them but they both say careless things and Amir leaves with no further contact. This book opens with Zadie going to a party with a guy to try to catch Amir's eye. Things don't quite go according to plan and she ends up as Amir's "pet".
There's so many things about this book I loved. Amir and Zadie are so different but so perfect for each other. She brought out his soft and he gave her the confidence she needed to learn to be brave. And the epilogue? Yeah, I cried.
tj_darkreads's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely am loving this series from start to finish you can't help but fall in love with the mc's and the side character's I can't wait for their book's.
Zadie isn't just your typical college student she has a heart of gold as well as being smart has landed herself into hot water not because of her but of her suitemate Helen who owes money to your local drug dealer and his brother Amir is holding Zadie captive, but the longer they're together thing's start changing and soon it's who's captured who.
Amir I felt like he owed his brother for watching over him when their own parents didn't do it. He's just trying to make it to graduation then he's out, but thing's start changing when bad thing's keep happening from one night and he's questioning his future.
This is a definitely a must read. I can't wait for the next in the series.
Zadie isn't just your typical college student she has a heart of gold as well as being smart has landed herself into hot water not because of her but of her suitemate Helen who owes money to your local drug dealer and his brother Amir is holding Zadie captive, but the longer they're together thing's start changing and soon it's who's captured who.
Amir I felt like he owed his brother for watching over him when their own parents didn't do it. He's just trying to make it to graduation then he's out, but thing's start changing when bad thing's keep happening from one night and he's questioning his future.
This is a definitely a must read. I can't wait for the next in the series.
beaniebookcorner's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Stalking, Misogyny, Violence, and Body shaming
Minor: Terminal illness, Drug abuse, Stalking, Infidelity, Drug use, Car accident, Violence, Sexual harassment, and Misogyny
ladylaurenexplorer's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I forgot being in Julia Wolf world would be on the verge of morally Gray contemporary. You always tend at least from me to side with the heroes of the story, then the female main characters.
It happened time and time again, and I definitely felt for Amir! it’s not like he’s misunderstood it’s more alike no one takes the time to get to know him on a deeper level. Besides the people who know him.
This good in the sense that it wasn’t as dark, but you can tell the vibes of the dark romance genre. Also this was a different kind of story story for me at least the plot.
If you find cookie cutter to be a problem,then you’re not gonna like this ending, it’s an ending that everything seamlessly gets resolved!
The spice was good. It wasn’t too graphic, and it wasn’t like a lot of scenes. The plot is what carried the book, but when there was spice, it was just spicy enough.
It happened time and time again, and I definitely felt for Amir! it’s not like he’s misunderstood it’s more alike no one takes the time to get to know him on a deeper level. Besides the people who know him.
This good in the sense that it wasn’t as dark, but you can tell the vibes of the dark romance genre. Also this was a different kind of story story for me at least the plot.
If you find cookie cutter to be a problem,then you’re not gonna like this ending, it’s an ending that everything seamlessly gets resolved!
The spice was good. It wasn’t too graphic, and it wasn’t like a lot of scenes. The plot is what carried the book, but when there was spice, it was just spicy enough.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Car accident, and Sexual content
Minor: Addiction
bookboyfriendandhusbandmake3's review
5.0
I’m not sure where to even begin. Bright Like Midnight was so much more than I ever anticipated.
After reading Soft Like Thunder and seeing how Zadie and Amir met, I was next level intrigued as to how their story would play out, and Wolf delivered tenfold. Zadie and Amir were a raging inferno of chemistry.
Zadie is incredibly sweet with a growing sense of sass. She'd been through things that could have turned her bitter and angry, but she stayed true to herself and became a ray of sunshine to everyone around her. She was shyer and more reserved than her friends, and as I read, I got a front-row seat to see her discover an inner strength she didn't know she possessed.
Amir was, to put it mildly, complicated. He was not your typical college student. In some ways, Amir had two personalities: a brilliant college student and a darker, more dangerous side. He had a commanding presence, and when he spoke, people paid attention. He wore a mask, not allowing others to see him for all of his amazingness; it was as if he were acting. Meeting Zadie seemed to bring out another side, a hot AF possessive alpha-hole that made me swoon with every murdery threat.
The chemistry between Zadie and Amir was palpable in the previous book, but it paled in comparison to the inferno that burned between them. On the surface, it would appear that they would not be compatible, but it felt as if they were made for each other. They had a strong physical attraction, but it was so much more. They were each other's peace, her his light, and he her safe haven.
My feelings were invested in Amir and Zadie’s story before I read the first word. From the moment I met Zadie’s character, I felt a connection to her. As I read, I understood that she had a view of herself that was nothing like what most people see in her. Everything between them was so intense that it seemed as if every emotion, anger, passion, and love emanated from the pages straight into my heart.
Bright Like Midnight is a top read of 2022 and my new favorite Wolf novel. An addictively unputdownable blend of ardent chemistry, a sweet, sassy heroine, a possessive alpha-hole, witty banter, hair-raising twists, angst, and steam.
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After reading Soft Like Thunder and seeing how Zadie and Amir met, I was next level intrigued as to how their story would play out, and Wolf delivered tenfold. Zadie and Amir were a raging inferno of chemistry.
Zadie is incredibly sweet with a growing sense of sass. She'd been through things that could have turned her bitter and angry, but she stayed true to herself and became a ray of sunshine to everyone around her. She was shyer and more reserved than her friends, and as I read, I got a front-row seat to see her discover an inner strength she didn't know she possessed.
Amir was, to put it mildly, complicated. He was not your typical college student. In some ways, Amir had two personalities: a brilliant college student and a darker, more dangerous side. He had a commanding presence, and when he spoke, people paid attention. He wore a mask, not allowing others to see him for all of his amazingness; it was as if he were acting. Meeting Zadie seemed to bring out another side, a hot AF possessive alpha-hole that made me swoon with every murdery threat.
The chemistry between Zadie and Amir was palpable in the previous book, but it paled in comparison to the inferno that burned between them. On the surface, it would appear that they would not be compatible, but it felt as if they were made for each other. They had a strong physical attraction, but it was so much more. They were each other's peace, her his light, and he her safe haven.
My feelings were invested in Amir and Zadie’s story before I read the first word. From the moment I met Zadie’s character, I felt a connection to her. As I read, I understood that she had a view of herself that was nothing like what most people see in her. Everything between them was so intense that it seemed as if every emotion, anger, passion, and love emanated from the pages straight into my heart.
Bright Like Midnight is a top read of 2022 and my new favorite Wolf novel. An addictively unputdownable blend of ardent chemistry, a sweet, sassy heroine, a possessive alpha-hole, witty banter, hair-raising twists, angst, and steam.
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