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tenabakes's review
I love shain roses more recent hardy family books so I wanted to give these a try…
So much going on, the mmc leaves the fmc for such a weird blackmail from her father that doesn’t make sense. Returns 6 years later and has a gf and was also hooking up with other people while “in love” with fmc. The mmc returning for his app launch was such a random add to the story. They were both really toxic to each other and I didn’t feel the love other than physical attraction.
So much going on, the mmc leaves the fmc for such a weird blackmail from her father that doesn’t make sense. Returns 6 years later and has a gf and was also hooking up with other people while “in love” with fmc. The mmc returning for his app launch was such a random add to the story. They were both really toxic to each other and I didn’t feel the love other than physical attraction.
rebeccareads08's review
2.0
2.5 This was hard for me to rate. I can see where some people would like this book bc it has some good ideas and the writing isn’t terrible, it felt a bit clunky sometimes but overall I can tell there is hidden potential. Ultimately this book defines almost, I almost enjoyed it, I almost was invested, almost but not quite. Jax was a piece of crap and I could never buy any redemption. The big secret about why they separated was weak. The dynamic between them was toxic but not love. It’s romanticized toxicity and not well executed. Also, the whole time I was just thinking I wished it was her and Jay.
onehandedreads's review
4.0
Once again Shain hits it out of the park.
Jax and Brey are so imperfectly perfect for each other. Their back story is so beautifully crafted and so well thought out. The tension created is incredible and the story is just so well written. I love every side character and every scene of this book.
I think the flaws of this couple are what makes this book so incredible.
Jax and Brey are so imperfectly perfect for each other. Their back story is so beautifully crafted and so well thought out. The tension created is incredible and the story is just so well written. I love every side character and every scene of this book.
I think the flaws of this couple are what makes this book so incredible.
incognitogriffin's review against another edition
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
jjwilliams's review
3.0
Toxicity at its finest
It’s hard to root for a couple that is literally based on toxicity. This takes enemies-to-lovers to a remarkable level. I really wanted to love this book. But it was about 100 pages too long when the majority of the book is the two main characters fighting and being horrible to one another, then having sex. Overall the storyline is riveting and has some great aspects. But the constant bickering and nastiness? Made me really dislike the entire book. I ended up skimming the last 40% just so I could finish and see how the intertwined storylines ended. I’m disappointed, I honestly thought I’d love this more.
It’s hard to root for a couple that is literally based on toxicity. This takes enemies-to-lovers to a remarkable level. I really wanted to love this book. But it was about 100 pages too long when the majority of the book is the two main characters fighting and being horrible to one another, then having sex. Overall the storyline is riveting and has some great aspects. But the constant bickering and nastiness? Made me really dislike the entire book. I ended up skimming the last 40% just so I could finish and see how the intertwined storylines ended. I’m disappointed, I honestly thought I’d love this more.
ritikareads's review against another edition
2.0
This book started out strong, the first couples of chapters were good and then holy hell, did it all go down the drain fast.
If somebody can explain, why was Aubrey so pissed off at Jax? The boy had some problems too girl, calm the f down.
I’ll be reading the next book because I have read amazing reviews, but this was a big, fat, whiny, get your shit together, piece of mess for me.
If somebody can explain, why was Aubrey so pissed off at Jax? The boy had some problems too girl, calm the f down.
I’ll be reading the next book because I have read amazing reviews, but this was a big, fat, whiny, get your shit together, piece of mess for me.
kobireads's review against another edition
4.0
After reading 4 of Shain Rose’s novels (& loving them!) I knew I had to make my way through her backlist. This series was my first stop. I did struggle to connect with the characters at first, but that could be because second chance romance isn’t my typical cup of tea. As the novel progressed and Jax & Aubrey rekindled their relationship I did feel more invested in the novel. I definitely plan to read the rest of the Stonewood brother’s stories!
getcremebrulaid's review against another edition
3.0
Wow. How do I say this nicely…. These were quite possibly the worst main characters I’ve ever encountered. Jax and Aubrey falling deeply in love might be inevitable, but what they really needed was therapy. Multiple times a week. In different states. With a new therapist because the one they had was not helping lmao.
I’ll try to keep it vague and non spoilers- But the last 100 pages seemed to last forever. I don’t understand why Jax had to be so cryptic all the damn time. It wasn’t even miscommunication at that point. Jax was just an a-hole 98% of the time. Maybe I’m just a petty grudge holder, but I don’t think I could have forgiven Jax for literally anything he did in this book. Starting with the snowball fight in their youth. I would have decked him in the face not even three chapters in.
The book has potential. So by all means please read it. I can see why some people love it. Once you finally memorize all the J names (Jay Jax Jett) there was plenty of things to like about the book. The tension was insane and it had plenty of spice to keep things interesting between all the angst. The friendships were incredible. There was no shortage of interesting side characters. And despite all the bickering, lies, and more bickering there’s a HEA! So it has everything you need to be satisfied.
There is themes of domestic abuse so be sure to check for triggers before reading and proceed with caution. If you’re feeling up to it then buckle up, give it a read, and let me know what you think!
I’ll try to keep it vague and non spoilers- But the last 100 pages seemed to last forever. I don’t understand why Jax had to be so cryptic all the damn time. It wasn’t even miscommunication at that point. Jax was just an a-hole 98% of the time. Maybe I’m just a petty grudge holder, but I don’t think I could have forgiven Jax for literally anything he did in this book. Starting with the snowball fight in their youth. I would have decked him in the face not even three chapters in.
The book has potential. So by all means please read it. I can see why some people love it. Once you finally memorize all the J names (Jay Jax Jett) there was plenty of things to like about the book. The tension was insane and it had plenty of spice to keep things interesting between all the angst. The friendships were incredible. There was no shortage of interesting side characters. And despite all the bickering, lies, and more bickering there’s a HEA! So it has everything you need to be satisfied.
There is themes of domestic abuse so be sure to check for triggers before reading and proceed with caution. If you’re feeling up to it then buckle up, give it a read, and let me know what you think!
the_goddess_nyx's review against another edition
4.25
This was a good book. I felt the ending wasn't as concluded as I would have hoped, but it didn't ruin the book.