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nsantone's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexism, Sexual content, Alcoholism, Grief, Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, Cursing, Addiction, Child abuse, and Drug abuse
bailsoutbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment, Grief, Addiction, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, and Violence
gwarren's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, and Violence
Moderate: Addiction, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Alcoholism, Cursing, Grief, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Gun violence, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Infertility
tiggerreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
CW: abandonment, grief, addiction, death of parent, gun violence
This was really popular with many people, and I initially ignored it based on the cover. The cover did not say 'romance' to me at all. I saw enough people I trust say good things about it to give it a go.
I enjoyed Knox and Naomi's meet-rude. I like how she gave as good as she got. I wasn't a fan of Knox running hot and cold for most of the book. I did like how Naomi worked on conquering the problems in front of her regardless of how worried she was about all the problems. I did enjoy watching them figure each other out. I also liked watching them gain Waylay's trust. I was not keen on how long it took Knox to come to terms with his baggage. He had so many people step in to help him see his way around his block. Overall, I liked the book.
This was really popular with many people, and I initially ignored it based on the cover. The cover did not say 'romance' to me at all. I saw enough people I trust say good things about it to give it a go.
I enjoyed Knox and Naomi's meet-rude. I like how she gave as good as she got. I wasn't a fan of Knox running hot and cold for most of the book. I did like how Naomi worked on conquering the problems in front of her regardless of how worried she was about all the problems. I did enjoy watching them figure each other out. I also liked watching them gain Waylay's trust. I was not keen on how long it took Knox to come to terms with his baggage. He had so many people step in to help him see his way around his block. Overall, I liked the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Gun violence, Addiction, and Death of parent
leynamcbride's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Kidnapping, Drug use, and Grief
mollyymayyx's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
slow-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Violence, Infertility, Sexual content, Addiction, Gun violence, Drug abuse, Death of parent, Bullying, Alcoholism, and Abandonment
savvyrosereads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Rating: 4/5 stars
Naomi runs away from her wedding to help her sister Tina—only for Tina to steal her car and her wallet and leave her stranded in a small Virginia town with an eleven-year-old niece to raise and a grumpy (and sexy) business owner for company.
I’ve heard nothing but good things about this book, and I’m pleased to report it didn’t let me down. I found the beginning a tiny bit slow (and the book overall is pretty long for a contemporary romance, though it does read quickly!) but the characters grew on me and by the end the entire book felt like a warm hug from a friend. I’m obsessed with the entire supporting cast—Waylay, Stef, Sloane, Lina, Lucian, Amanda, and Lou, in particular—and the found family/small-town-coming-together vibes made me tear up more than once.
I also appreciated that this book has a fair amount of action unrelated to the romance, and even though TWNGO is overall more of a comedy/lighthearted read, the danger still felt genuine and high stakes when it was supposed to, and resolved in a way that made sense and didn’t feel “too easy.” I’m also a huge fan of epilogues and lots of closure, so the bonus epilogue gave me EVERYTHING my heart desired and more.
My timing on reading this one was also great—not only was it the February pick for my book club, the sequel, Things We Hide From the Light, is coming out soon, and I will absolutely be picking it up!
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: grumpy/sunshine; small town romance; action mixed with rom-com
CW: Gun violence; domestic abuse; kidnapping; addiction/drug use; death of loved one/parent
Naomi runs away from her wedding to help her sister Tina—only for Tina to steal her car and her wallet and leave her stranded in a small Virginia town with an eleven-year-old niece to raise and a grumpy (and sexy) business owner for company.
I’ve heard nothing but good things about this book, and I’m pleased to report it didn’t let me down. I found the beginning a tiny bit slow (and the book overall is pretty long for a contemporary romance, though it does read quickly!) but the characters grew on me and by the end the entire book felt like a warm hug from a friend. I’m obsessed with the entire supporting cast—Waylay, Stef, Sloane, Lina, Lucian, Amanda, and Lou, in particular—and the found family/small-town-coming-together vibes made me tear up more than once.
I also appreciated that this book has a fair amount of action unrelated to the romance, and even though TWNGO is overall more of a comedy/lighthearted read, the danger still felt genuine and high stakes when it was supposed to, and resolved in a way that made sense and didn’t feel “too easy.” I’m also a huge fan of epilogues and lots of closure, so the bonus epilogue gave me EVERYTHING my heart desired and more.
My timing on reading this one was also great—not only was it the February pick for my book club, the sequel, Things We Hide From the Light, is coming out soon, and I will absolutely be picking it up!
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: grumpy/sunshine; small town romance; action mixed with rom-com
CW: Gun violence; domestic abuse; kidnapping; addiction/drug use; death of loved one/parent
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Gun violence, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Addiction, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
emma_yarns's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
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
5.0
Just a great story.
Enemies to lovers, a little mystery and a lot of character development will have you cheering for each character throughout the story.
Enemies to lovers, a little mystery and a lot of character development will have you cheering for each character throughout the story.
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief and Domestic abuse
kyleethecatlady's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Domestic abuse, Body shaming, and Infertility
bookswithnaja's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
slow-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
5.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ——— Three words. Knox. Fucking. Morgan. — I’m not sure what else to say. I am completely OBSESSED with this book to say the less.
This book checked all my boxes.
Enemies to lovers ✓
Grumpy/sunshine ✓
Small town romance ✓
Dual POV ✓
A little suspense ✓
Steamy ✓
Tears of sadness ✓
Tears of joy ✓
I was destroyed and slowly put back together REPEATEDLY throughout this book. I’m the type of person who loves unrealistic love stories. The ones where they immediately see someone and think “I don’t know them but I must have them!” Where they feel that ultimate quick attraction to someone. I loved Knox and Naomi’s love story. It captivated me from the very beginning. How Knox interacted with Waylay MELTED me. UGH. The only qualm I have is when Tina (Naomi’s sister) and her “lover”, kidnapped Naomi and Waylay because of some random flash drive that was never mentioned in the book. I know there was bit of foreshadowing when Naomi’s place was ransacked from top to bottom but that story line threw me off and it was very rushed. Even though that small detail threw me off it was still a 5 ★ read for me. Can’t wait for Nash’s story!
This book checked all my boxes.
Enemies to lovers ✓
Grumpy/sunshine ✓
Small town romance ✓
Dual POV ✓
A little suspense ✓
Steamy ✓
Tears of sadness ✓
Tears of joy ✓
I was destroyed and slowly put back together REPEATEDLY throughout this book. I’m the type of person who loves unrealistic love stories. The ones where they immediately see someone and think “I don’t know them but I must have them!” Where they feel that ultimate quick attraction to someone. I loved Knox and Naomi’s love story. It captivated me from the very beginning. How Knox interacted with Waylay MELTED me. UGH. The only qualm I have is when Tina (Naomi’s sister) and her “lover”, kidnapped Naomi and Waylay because of some random flash drive that was never mentioned in the book. I know there was bit of foreshadowing when Naomi’s place was ransacked from top to bottom but that story line threw me off and it was very rushed. Even though that small detail threw me off it was still a 5 ★ read for me. Can’t wait for Nash’s story!
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Gun violence, Infertility, Death of parent, Grief, and Kidnapping