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greatexpectations77's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This was fine, and the sexy scenes were solid. Although, omg, in the beginning when the book was hinting about Beat's sUpEr wEiRd sEx tHiNg, I thought it was going to be something like, very unique that I had not heard of in the world of kink. It was just edging!!!!! Like!!!! The book made it seem like he could only get off drinking human blood or something! ALSO it sounds like Ms. Bailey didn't even do a medium Google on kink because the whole way Beat went about it, making Melody feel terrible in the process, was awful! Also, I really really could not believe that I was supposed to buy that Beat is a real name that was going to be said during sex lol. Also you CAN have a Beat without a Melody, sir. The plot was fine, but the ending seemed abrupt.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment and Alcohol
nelumie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Body shaming, and Drug use
Minor: Pregnancy and Toxic relationship
abicaro17's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I adored this book! The concept, the characters, the plot all amazing!! Beat and Melody have amazing chemistry and their wacky antics made this book what it is! I just feel like the end kinda drops off. There isn't really a resolution with the main plot of the story (at least not a satisfactory one). I think an epilogue would have been beneficial but otherwise its great!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dysphoria, Infidelity, Cursing, Misogyny, Sexual content, Alcohol, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Child abuse, and Classism
violetvulptex'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Toxic friendship, Sexism, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Violence, Stalking, and Alcohol
agw622's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is such a great read. You know pretty early on where this is going to go, but going through all the twist will drive you crazy. I love how it explores different sexual dynamics than you usually get from these types of book on top of just learning to grow from trauma.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Bullying, Alcohol, and Body shaming
k_shimer's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol and Infidelity
Minor: Pregnancy
ms_elchert's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Drug use, Infidelity, and Alcohol
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
This book moved too slowly (most of it) and moved too fast (the ending). I would have liked a lot more of the moms too be honest, as their story was much more interesting!
I'm not much for fated mates, which this was, or insta love, again that's this.
It was spicy, which I liked, plenty of sex scenes, but the rest of the story was just meh.
Narrators' Rating: 4.5 stars
Both narrators did an excellent job!
I'm not much for fated mates, which this was, or insta love, again that's this.
It was spicy, which I liked, plenty of sex scenes, but the rest of the story was just meh.
Narrators' Rating: 4.5 stars
Both narrators did an excellent job!
Extra ratings: Fluff - 4/5 Heartfelt- 1.5/5 Helpful -NA Horror -NA Inspiration -NA Love aka Romance- 4/5 Mystery -0/5 Predictability -4/5 Spice-3.5/5 Suspense - NA Tear- 0.5/5 Thrill -0/5 Humor-2.5/5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Alcohol, Cursing, and Abandonment
Moderate: Infidelity, Drug use, and Body shaming
courtneyvbooks's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Drug use
sailormegan's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I picked up Wreck The Halls fully expecting a cheesy, fun, holiday read. This ended up being the most Un-Christmas, Christmas book I’ve read. Other than the casual mention of Christmas Eve, a decorated tree in the corner of a house and a few Santa Clauses fighting, there really wasn’t much holiday cheer to it. In fact, take those out and this story could’ve taken place any time of the year.
The plot itself was cute and drew me in. Though I really wanted to see more of Octavia and Trina’s story and relationship. Beat and Melody were adorable at times but some scenes edged(iykyk) on cringey and it crossed the line at Every beat needs a melody or whatever he says. I also found Beat to be a little too possessive at times and got stalker-vibes during the whiskey glass scene and the aggressively sniffing Melody’s shirt scene.
There was a healthy amount of spice but some descriptions were unclear and also…. I couldn’t believe that Beat would monologue for as long as he did while he… you know.
Melody was definitely a winning character for me and I truly believe that hundreds of thousands of people would tune into a live stream of her life.
Overall, cute and fun romance read that I’m not upset with… except that I wanted at least ONE caroler carolling.
The plot itself was cute and drew me in. Though I really wanted to see more of Octavia and Trina’s story and relationship. Beat and Melody were adorable at times but some scenes edged
There was a healthy amount of spice but some descriptions were unclear and also…. I couldn’t believe that Beat would monologue for as long as he did while he… you know.
Melody was definitely a winning character for me and I truly believe that hundreds of thousands of people would tune into a live stream of her life.
Overall, cute and fun romance read that I’m not upset with… except that I wanted at least ONE caroler carolling.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Cursing, and Alcohol