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tashaeh's review against another edition
4.0
Good amount of spice, but the plot left a lot to be desired. Recommend as a filler book to read after a heavy or sad read.
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
4.0
Ashley and Victor had been staying away from each other since forever - due to Porter, Victor's best friend and Ashley's brother. Because Porter had a rule about none of his friends being with his sister.
virago's review against another edition
hopeful
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? It's complicated
3.5
This was a nice listen. I kind of like the brother's-best-friend/best-friend's-sister trope. Ash was a bit of a selfish asshole, but when her true motivations became clear, it's easy to forgive her. All-in-all, it was a fun listen. They story was good, the spice was there, and the conflict was believable.
isabelisalright's review against another edition
4.0
3.5
Really enjoyable read overall. I wanted some more length for their story to develop a bit more though.
Really enjoyable read overall. I wanted some more length for their story to develop a bit more though.
araleith's review against another edition
4.0
I kept being torn between loving Vic and wanting to shake him for being an idiot. As Usual, this book sucked me in and I loved it. I loved the chemistry between Vic and Ash, I loved their story.
rimbluebooks's review
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book has:
Diverse character black/Asian love
Ptsd / fear of abandonment
Strong friendships
Steamy steamy sex (5/6 scenes)
Diverse character black/Asian love
Ptsd / fear of abandonment
Strong friendships
Steamy steamy sex (5/6 scenes)
prgchrqltma's review against another edition
4.0
Best friend's forbidden sister is not my favorite trope, but the characters were well drawn. This is the second story with mental health issues, and those are drawn well.
lauraslibrarycard's review against another edition
2.0
childhood friends to lovers, brother's BFF, pining, angst, push you away for your own good
For me, I prefer to see a lot of on-page emotional development, and both of these characters knew each other for years and years, plus were already secretly in love... just not my scenario
-Bomb tech vet Victor has always loved Ashely, but she's his BFF's sister, and totally off limits. They finally give in to their lusts, and then have to deal with the brother/best friend and their mutual friend group in repercussions, and she has to realize she's always loved him.
Steamy for sure, felt like Vic was quite closed off, and Ash was too "eff it, I don't care"
The writing style was not working for me, too much wavering and debate and talking through the pros and cons... was hard for me to follow. Also my ebook had lots of typos/inconsistencies/editing issues? I also didn't get the 'gamer' element? I mean, it was there, but not a focus, so to be under this series definition?
I was getting to know Vic and Ash as they were getting connected, but I didn't get to know them/see the emotional development happen on page, as he's been pining and she's clueless
Abrupt wedding proposal/'I love you's fixed everything magically *poof*
Friend group was great, liked the found family element
PTSD seemed serious/handled well, though I can't speak to the accuracy
For me, I prefer to see a lot of on-page emotional development, and both of these characters knew each other for years and years, plus were already secretly in love... just not my scenario
-Bomb tech vet Victor has always loved Ashely, but she's his BFF's sister, and totally off limits. They finally give in to their lusts, and then have to deal with the brother/best friend and their mutual friend group in repercussions, and she has to realize she's always loved him.
Steamy for sure, felt like Vic was quite closed off, and Ash was too "eff it, I don't care"
The writing style was not working for me, too much wavering and debate and talking through the pros and cons... was hard for me to follow. Also my ebook had lots of typos/inconsistencies/editing issues? I also didn't get the 'gamer' element? I mean, it was there, but not a focus, so to be under this series definition?
I was getting to know Vic and Ash as they were getting connected, but I didn't get to know them/see the emotional development happen on page, as he's been pining and she's clueless
Spoiler
Abrupt wedding proposal/'I love you's fixed everything magically *poof*
Friend group was great, liked the found family element
PTSD seemed serious/handled well, though I can't speak to the accuracy
tiggerreads's review
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
3.5
The pining in this is fabulous. The found family in this is equally as good. I really liked Ash and her examination of her feelings and how her father's abandonment affected her. Victor was so torn. I do wish that someone had advocated for him to find more support for his PTSD. He was managing after receiving some therapy, but I think he would have felt better about himself if he still saw someone. There was a lot going on and I wish that there had been more on-page time with Victor and Ash together as a couple.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Abandonment