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givemaribooks's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
I enjoyed listening to the audiobook. The story and characters were well developed, and I liked how issues were resolved. I particularly liked that Lily-Grace did not let Jesse get away with his behavior, she not only called him out on it, but made sure he followed through with improving. So many characters in books need therapy but we rarely see them actually going to therapy and learning from it, so I really liked that we saw Jesse not only start therapy, but also made changes in his life and learned copping mechanism to deal with his anger issues. Plus it has one of my favorite tropes: sex lessons.
I did have some issues with the pacing. The book felt slow at times, and the storyline with Lily-Grace's ex felt unnecessary to me.
I did have some issues with the pacing. The book felt slow at times, and the storyline with Lily-Grace's ex felt unnecessary to me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Stalking
bookiecharm's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual harassment and Bullying
vynexareads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
3.0
Thank you to Kensington Books for providing an early ARC via Netgalley!
When requesting this book, I had no idea it was part of a companion series until after I submitted a request.
Once I saw I was approved, there was a bit of hesitance when getting closer to the release date.
There were times when I felt overwhelmed by how many characters there were, especially in the beginning, but as I read on, I got remembered who was who and was following along just fine.
Jesse was such a gentleman who started off very serious, so much so that I felt it radiating off of my kindle. Seeing him slowly become more and more open in regards to his emotions was so wonderful to experience.
This story provides a hero and heroine with really good communication, which is such a nice breath of fresh air. Especially since this is a romance novel, which tend to get rep for having the opposite. It was enjoyable seeing two people communicate their feelings and thoughts.
Something else I really appreciated about this story is that therapy was incorporated. At the start of the book, Jesse loses control of his temper and many people in his life suggest going to therapy. I am not Black, yet I know what it is like growing up being told/expressed that seeking therapy is unnecessary, having it engrained into your mind that if you seek therapy, you are crazy or that only White people do that. Having that negative connotation towards something that is very much helpful and a positive thing your whole life, it has been really nice seeing BIPOC stories incorporate seeking therapy as being something positive and accepting.
I will say that I didn't really get to feel the chemistry between Jesse and Lily-Grace. I am unsure why, maybe it could've been because this is a trope that involves a childhood crush coming back and the feelings were already there or what, but I didn't feel it. I liked seeing them spending time together and their conversations, especially towards the end of the story, yet I did not feel their love for one another.
It was a good time! I am hoping we get a story with Lilah and Fetu as I sense they would have my absolute favorite trope in romance?? Manifesting it!!
This book can be enjoyed without reading the prior two novels. However, I do think that it may be more enjoyable that way as you would already know about the character and how they all connect.
⭐️3.5 STARS⭐️
When requesting this book, I had no idea it was part of a companion series until after I submitted a request.
Once I saw I was approved, there was a bit of hesitance when getting closer to the release date.
There were times when I felt overwhelmed by how many characters there were, especially in the beginning, but as I read on, I got remembered who was who and was following along just fine.
Jesse was such a gentleman who started off very serious, so much so that I felt it radiating off of my kindle. Seeing him slowly become more and more open in regards to his emotions was so wonderful to experience.
This story provides a hero and heroine with really good communication, which is such a nice breath of fresh air. Especially since this is a romance novel, which tend to get rep for having the opposite. It was enjoyable seeing two people communicate their feelings and thoughts.
Something else I really appreciated about this story is that therapy was incorporated. At the start of the book, Jesse loses control of his temper and many people in his life suggest going to therapy. I am not Black, yet I know what it is like growing up being told/expressed that seeking therapy is unnecessary, having it engrained into your mind that if you seek therapy, you are crazy or that only White people do that. Having that negative connotation towards something that is very much helpful and a positive thing your whole life, it has been really nice seeing BIPOC stories incorporate seeking therapy as being something positive and accepting.
I will say that I didn't really get to feel the chemistry between Jesse and Lily-Grace. I am unsure why, maybe it could've been because this is a trope that involves a childhood crush coming back and the feelings were already there or what, but I didn't feel it. I liked seeing them spending time together and their conversations, especially towards the end of the story, yet I did not feel their love for one another.
It was a good time! I am hoping we get a story with Lilah and Fetu as I sense they would have my absolute favorite trope in romance?? Manifesting it!!
This book can be enjoyed without reading the prior two novels. However, I do think that it may be more enjoyable that way as you would already know about the character and how they all connect.
⭐️3.5 STARS⭐️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Stalking
Minor: Sexual harassment and Toxic relationship
vmp5062's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
5.0
This book was so cute it made me happy cry.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual harassment and Stalking
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