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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
4.5 Stars.
I had been waiting along time for Vann's book, as I loved him as soon as he made an appearance in book one. Dillon has been growing on me with each book and I didn't realise her story was going to rip me apart as much as it did. She had a troubled teen life, and from that it has shaped her adulthood and made her more aware of her surroundings. As a couple, after Killian and Vera, these two could me my next favourite, but it is so hard to pick, as each and every one of them has moved me to cherish them all.
Vann is the big brother to Vera, and he is very protective and supportive of everything she does. When he meets Dillon they are indifferent to each other but over time he has the same feelings but it is definitely nothing brotherly about them either. They became friends with each interaction they have, and by the end, they were each others everything. For Dillon, she was just trying to survive from day to day as sometimes it was overwhelming. Not just becoming Executive Chef at Bianca, her brothers restaurant, but also navigating her entire life. Vann has a way to make you trust him and feel at ease, and did this for Dillon even before they became solid friends. Then one night they took it to a whole new level and from there, even though it gets complicated for Dillon, their time spent together develops into something special. I am sad for two reasons, one that she never confided in Ezra on that night six years prior because I think he would be another milestone for her to achieve and move past it, and he would be one more person she could completely trust being her brother. Vann was exceptional in the way he handled looking after Dillon when she broke down, it only made me love him more. Secondly, I am sad that this is the end of the series. I have a massive book hangover with this gang, one that will compel me to come back and do a read of this series in the future.
I had been waiting along time for Vann's book, as I loved him as soon as he made an appearance in book one. Dillon has been growing on me with each book and I didn't realise her story was going to rip me apart as much as it did. She had a troubled teen life, and from that it has shaped her adulthood and made her more aware of her surroundings. As a couple, after Killian and Vera, these two could me my next favourite, but it is so hard to pick, as each and every one of them has moved me to cherish them all.
Vann is the big brother to Vera, and he is very protective and supportive of everything she does. When he meets Dillon they are indifferent to each other but over time he has the same feelings but it is definitely nothing brotherly about them either. They became friends with each interaction they have, and by the end, they were each others everything. For Dillon, she was just trying to survive from day to day as sometimes it was overwhelming. Not just becoming Executive Chef at Bianca, her brothers restaurant, but also navigating her entire life. Vann has a way to make you trust him and feel at ease, and did this for Dillon even before they became solid friends. Then one night they took it to a whole new level and from there, even though it gets complicated for Dillon, their time spent together develops into something special. I am sad for two reasons, one that she never confided in Ezra on that night six years prior because I think he would be another milestone for her to achieve and move past it, and he would be one more person she could completely trust being her brother. Vann was exceptional in the way he handled looking after Dillon when she broke down, it only made me love him more. Secondly, I am sad that this is the end of the series. I have a massive book hangover with this gang, one that will compel me to come back and do a read of this series in the future.
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In true Malia fashion, I've started this series so late meaning that Dillon's story is the first I've read from the Opposites Attract series. AND this is my first time read from Rachel Higginson and I definitely can't wait to go back and read the rest of this series.Dillon's destructive and care-free past starts this book off and there's a major spotlight on her vulnerabilities. It was honestly such a painful and sad beginning for this book, but it definitely got me to understand her character a lot and why she did the things that she did.
I wasn't expecting for this to be a bit of a slow burn and I was hoping for a bit more on the romance front. I adored every scene between Dillon and Vann. I never felt so giddy while reading a book, I swear, they're just adorable!
Vann was seriously a breath of fresh air, I couldn't get enough of his blunt honesty and how much of a health nut he was. It was so hilarious, but I was alllll for it. I loved what he brought out of Dillon, he kind of helped her to be bold in every aspect of her life. He definitely had some things wrong about her. When he made his thoughts known to her, she set out to prove him wrong. It was a bit of a backwards attempt to do things out of her comfort zone, but it worked and she came out better for it.
Ahhhh these two, forever tip-toeing around the inevitable. But with Dillon's insecurities holding back, she's constantly running in the other direction whenever it comes to Vann. He's a bit of an unique character with not only his honesty, but he was never looking for something serious and always went for the nice/good girl. Even with the insane chemistry sizzling between them.
Dillon and Vann are so perfect for each other and they definitely bring out the best in one another. I truly loved their story and like I've said before, it made me so giddy like high school crush, giddy! Just wanted to wrap them up and hug them forever ha.
I can't wait to get to the beginning and read about everyone else's love story!
Major thank you to Rachel Higginson for the reader's copy!
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This review was originally posted on Romance Schmomance
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In true Malia fashion, I've started this series so late meaning that Dillon's story is the first I've read from the Opposites Attract series. AND this is my first time read from Rachel Higginson and I definitely can't wait to go back and read the rest of this series.Dillon's destructive and care-free past starts this book off and there's a major spotlight on her vulnerabilities. It was honestly such a painful and sad beginning for this book, but it definitely got me to understand her character a lot and why she did the things that she did.
I wasn't expecting for this to be a bit of a slow burn and I was hoping for a bit more on the romance front. I adored every scene between Dillon and Vann. I never felt so giddy while reading a book, I swear, they're just adorable!
Vann was seriously a breath of fresh air, I couldn't get enough of his blunt honesty and how much of a health nut he was. It was so hilarious, but I was alllll for it. I loved what he brought out of Dillon, he kind of helped her to be bold in every aspect of her life. He definitely had some things wrong about her. When he made his thoughts known to her, she set out to prove him wrong. It was a bit of a backwards attempt to do things out of her comfort zone, but it worked and she came out better for it.
Ahhhh these two, forever tip-toeing around the inevitable. But with Dillon's insecurities holding back, she's constantly running in the other direction whenever it comes to Vann. He's a bit of an unique character with not only his honesty, but he was never looking for something serious and always went for the nice/good girl. Even with the insane chemistry sizzling between them.
Dillon and Vann are so perfect for each other and they definitely bring out the best in one another. I truly loved their story and like I've said before, it made me so giddy like high school crush, giddy! Just wanted to wrap them up and hug them forever ha.
I can't wait to get to the beginning and read about everyone else's love story!
Major thank you to Rachel Higginson for the reader's copy!
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This review was originally posted on Romance Schmomance
“In the middle of a kitchen, covered in sweat and grease, I discovered who I was.”
“The burn he’d set off inside me turned into a consuming fire driven by desire and a conviction I didn’t even know I had. I wanted this job. More than anything I had ever wanted in my life.”
“And then I was falling. Falling over the edge of sensation and feeling. Falling in love with him deeper and deeper and deeper. And falling right into his safe and wonderful arms.”
The Something about Her is the final book in the Opposites Attract series and was so worth the wait.
The Something about Her follows the story of Dillon and Vann. Dillon is at a sort of crossroads in life. She doesn’t know who she is or what she wants to be. The only thing she does know is that she loves cooking. So, when her brother offers her the chance of a lifetime to be an executive chef of one of his restaurants, she’d be a fool to turn him down. Despite feeling insecure and unsure about the direction her life has taken, Dillon is up for the challenge and is seeking advice from an unlikely source. Vann is Dillon’s total opposite. He’s exactly what Dillon needed in her life. He offered up a fresh insight to the plights of the world. He is a total health nut and comes off as a total jerk. But, man is there ever more to him than meets the eye. Sure he messed up in the beginning making assumptions about Dillon, but he’s not afraid to admit when he’s got it wrong. Together these two might seem like an unlikely pairing, but they balance each other out in ways I don’t think either of them expected.
The Something about Her was a terrific read from beginning to end. I couldn’t help but get swept up in Dillon and Vann’s story. I loved seeing Dillon take more chances and trust her instincts. I loved seeing how far Dillon has come and how hard she worked in changing her life. And Vann, while he came off as kind of a jerk, I think he was just brutally honest and didn’t always have the best delivery when it came to airing his thoughts. I loved the way he came to care for Dillon and loved seeing their relationship take course. The road to happily ever after wasn’t an easy one for these two. There were a ton of bumps in the road, but I really loved the slow burn and loved seeing these two overcome the hurdles that life threw at them.
Overall, this book was a really enjoyable read. I loved getting to know these characters and I course I loved catching up with all the previous ones. This book was exactly what I was looking for and had just the right amount of drama, romance and steamy moments. As sad as I am to see this story end, I can’t help but be excited to see what adventure this author has in store for us next……
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*
“The burn he’d set off inside me turned into a consuming fire driven by desire and a conviction I didn’t even know I had. I wanted this job. More than anything I had ever wanted in my life.”
“And then I was falling. Falling over the edge of sensation and feeling. Falling in love with him deeper and deeper and deeper. And falling right into his safe and wonderful arms.”
The Something about Her is the final book in the Opposites Attract series and was so worth the wait.
The Something about Her follows the story of Dillon and Vann. Dillon is at a sort of crossroads in life. She doesn’t know who she is or what she wants to be. The only thing she does know is that she loves cooking. So, when her brother offers her the chance of a lifetime to be an executive chef of one of his restaurants, she’d be a fool to turn him down. Despite feeling insecure and unsure about the direction her life has taken, Dillon is up for the challenge and is seeking advice from an unlikely source. Vann is Dillon’s total opposite. He’s exactly what Dillon needed in her life. He offered up a fresh insight to the plights of the world. He is a total health nut and comes off as a total jerk. But, man is there ever more to him than meets the eye. Sure he messed up in the beginning making assumptions about Dillon, but he’s not afraid to admit when he’s got it wrong. Together these two might seem like an unlikely pairing, but they balance each other out in ways I don’t think either of them expected.
The Something about Her was a terrific read from beginning to end. I couldn’t help but get swept up in Dillon and Vann’s story. I loved seeing Dillon take more chances and trust her instincts. I loved seeing how far Dillon has come and how hard she worked in changing her life. And Vann, while he came off as kind of a jerk, I think he was just brutally honest and didn’t always have the best delivery when it came to airing his thoughts. I loved the way he came to care for Dillon and loved seeing their relationship take course. The road to happily ever after wasn’t an easy one for these two. There were a ton of bumps in the road, but I really loved the slow burn and loved seeing these two overcome the hurdles that life threw at them.
Overall, this book was a really enjoyable read. I loved getting to know these characters and I course I loved catching up with all the previous ones. This book was exactly what I was looking for and had just the right amount of drama, romance and steamy moments. As sad as I am to see this story end, I can’t help but be excited to see what adventure this author has in store for us next……
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*
I really enjoy Rachel Higginson's books. She manages to delve convincingly into the worlds she chooses - food, music, etc - and her characters are distinct. It had been awhile since I read the others in the series - and I was quite annoyed that the novel descriptions are first-person accounts rather than an actual summary of the book to help me refresh my memory on which characters did what/were who - but this was a good wrap-up to the series. I liked the FMC and the accounting of her trauma. I love the food world. I do think my favorite in the series is the first book.
This series has been a mix of big hits (Books 1 & 3) and meh reads (Books 2 & 4). Although all the books have dealt with real issues, this book was way heavier than the previous ones in the series. Content warnings abound.
The Something about Her is Dillon's story. Vann is her love interest but this is 100% her story of taking over as executive chef and overcoming past trauma. I don't feel like I know much about him or am at all invested in their relationship. There were also a few cringey scenes that I would have liked more discussion about. I did love the continued kitchen settings, the found family, and the very engaging writing.
Ultimately, I felt like I was partly reading this book for past character cameos, which were abundant and wonderful. As a whole, I've really enjoyed this series. I wouldn't hesitate to read more from this author.
The Something about Her is Dillon's story. Vann is her love interest but this is 100% her story of taking over as executive chef and overcoming past trauma. I don't feel like I know much about him or am at all invested in their relationship. There were also a few cringey scenes that I would have liked more discussion about. I did love the continued kitchen settings, the found family, and the very engaging writing.
Ultimately, I felt like I was partly reading this book for past character cameos, which were abundant and wonderful. As a whole, I've really enjoyed this series. I wouldn't hesitate to read more from this author.
BFFs brother single point of view
Standalone but characters from others in series, better to read in order due to spoilers.
Dillon is given her first major role running a restaurant by her brother who has been trying to help her get on her feet for years. Vann is the brother of one of her BFFs and is constantly in the right place at the right time to provide some sort of support. Will their attraction to one another win out or will her past prevent her from moving forward.
I really wanted to see Vann’s perspective. I wanted to know how he felt about what he was seeing and learning. His main concern seemed to be if she really liked him and that seemed surface for what was happening. I liked the banter. I almost thought there was going to be a live triangle with Blaze and that could have been interesting.
Standalone but characters from others in series, better to read in order due to spoilers.
Dillon is given her first major role running a restaurant by her brother who has been trying to help her get on her feet for years. Vann is the brother of one of her BFFs and is constantly in the right place at the right time to provide some sort of support. Will their attraction to one another win out or will her past prevent her from moving forward.
I really wanted to see Vann’s perspective. I wanted to know how he felt about what he was seeing and learning. His main concern seemed to be if she really liked him and that seemed surface for what was happening. I liked the banter. I almost thought there was going to be a live triangle with Blaze and that could have been interesting.