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jujubeees's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
lauren_the_bookworm's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
4.5
I love the enemies to lovers trope and this was no exception! I loved that it touched on more serious topics- CTE, work place harassment and I felt those topics made the characters seem more real by allowing them to deal with these in real ways. I really enjoyed the way the relationship developed, it seemed natural, if a little quick and I enjoyed the way Samson and Rhiannon worked together, rather than being rivals. A great romance read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Chronic illness, Death, and Dementia
readerette's review
emotional
funny
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
5.0
A new favorite. The characters are deep and varied, the story detailed and believable, and the main and supplemental romances sweet.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Dementia, Emotional abuse, Grief, Racism, and Sexism
rthiringer234's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Dementia, Toxic relationship, and Panic attacks/disorders
bayleereads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I liked this one but it could have been better for me! The steam was great and the characters were loveable, but I just didn’t care for the storyline. The middle 2/3 of the book dragged for me, but the first third and the last third were more enjoyable. I also loved the diverse representation throughout this entire book. Something about the book just didn’t click with me though!
Would I recommend? Maybe... I think it depends on what content you’re looking for. It would probably be most enjoyable to womxn in the technology business field who enjoy a good steamy romance!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
ericalane's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Page 255. Mainly a DNF because I ran out of times I could renew this. Been having a hard time sitting down to read because January 2021
Update - finished by listening to the audiobook! So, the first 1/2 or so of this book was hard for me to get through, I can't really put my finger on why, but it was hard for me to want to pick up the book and it was easy to put down. Then all of a sudden something switched and I couldn't put it down and I stayed up late to finish it. Really really liked the ending, but going with a 3.75 star since I struggled so hard to get into it.
Update - finished by listening to the audiobook! So, the first 1/2 or so of this book was hard for me to get through, I can't really put my finger on why, but it was hard for me to want to pick up the book and it was easy to put down. Then all of a sudden something switched and I couldn't put it down and I stayed up late to finish it. Really really liked the ending, but going with a 3.75 star since I struggled so hard to get into it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Medical content
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emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Been feeling kinda slumpy, so for my usual cure, I turned to romance and I picked this up on a whim, thinking it'd be light and fun and probably over-hyped. It is not over-hyped.
I'd categorize this as more contemporary genre than romance, as it has a stronger plot than the romances I'm used to, and the love story does sort of take a backseat, which makes me love the story all the more. Rhi and Samson are visceral characters and all the relationships throughout – work, platonic, with each other, with themselves – sparkle. Both Rhi's and Samson's individual plots and the way their stories play off each other had me misty-eyed more than once.
I'd categorize this as more contemporary genre than romance, as it has a stronger plot than the romances I'm used to, and the love story does sort of take a backseat, which makes me love the story all the more. Rhi and Samson are visceral characters and all the relationships throughout – work, platonic, with each other, with themselves – sparkle. Both Rhi's and Samson's individual plots and the way their stories play off each other had me misty-eyed more than once.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Grief, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Cursing, Dementia, Racism, and Sexual assault
Everything I've listed is implemented intentionally and handled with care. The main character is a Black woman in a male-dominated field navigating the dating app industry, and the story addresses that. The main plots are about the treatment of traumatic brain injuries in professional football and sexual harrassment in the workplace.
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