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katharina90's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
2.0
I just want to get to Lucian and Sloane's book already.
Moderate: Kidnapping, Violence, Sexual content, Gun violence, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Racism, Addiction, Chronic illness, Misogyny, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Police brutality
mamacalidad's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Medical trauma, Gun violence, Death of parent, Car accident, and Chronic illness
Minor: Addiction, Gun violence, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Death of parent, and Chronic illness
annabananadel's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.75
“Sometimes you don’t have to weigh every single pro and con. Sometimes the answer is the one that just feels right.”
I've been looking forward to Nash's story ever since I've finished the TWNGO because you really can't help but also see and wish for his happiness after Naomi fell hard for Knox. I didn't even notice that they were going to put Angelina and Nash together until after I actually read the back cover of the book. It's actually such a sight to see how Nash would fall in love with a very independent girl because he is a cop and he really wants people to need and depend on him.
To be honest, it was such a slow-burn kind of book. It took so long for the both of them to even have their first kiss. I know it was all because Lina was not the relationship type of girl and Nash was currently healing from his "wounds" (the dark ones, not the physical ones), but it was such a torture for me, as a reader, to just see them both compatible together but haven't really connected. The back and forth in the first half as well was scrutinizing it was so unnecessary - where Nash was mad at Lina for her job that is connected to Duncan Hugo and all. But really, it's just Nash being an idiot for not understanding that Lina was just doing her job. Although the soccer match scene was a memorable one where Sloane really was the comedic relief in all the pairs (now I'm excited to get inside her head).
But when that first kiss and everything afterwards happened after the first half of the book, I was so invested already. More so when I notice that there was no third act break up! A pet-peeve of mine when I read romance because more often than not, third act break ups were unnecessary and can be simply solved through talking.
@ Lucy Score, was the tattoo butt thing really necessary? I get that Nash has one amazing ass but was it really necessary for him to get his tattoo there? For me, as a girl who have several tattoos, it's not really that romantic. I'd rather it be some place where it can easily been seen so people would know how important their date is.
Graphic: Chronic illness, Sexual content, and Gun violence
Moderate: Kidnapping and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual harassment and Police brutality
rosereadsalot's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Chronic illness, and Gun violence
pageafter_paige's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Alcoholism, Blood, Car accident, Gun violence, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, Cursing, Death of parent, Mental illness, and Chronic illness
kaylahcc's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Chronic illness
Minor: Car accident and Death of parent
itsme_lori's review
- 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? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Gun violence and Mental illness
Moderate: Chronic illness and Death
kaleighfinn's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Infertility, Death of parent, Addiction, Racism, Grief, Medical trauma, Kidnapping, Chronic illness, Misogyny, Mental illness, Gun violence, Alcoholism, Violence, Police brutality, Car accident, and Medical content
Minor: Confinement and Blood
savvyrosereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The sequel to Things We Never Got Over, Things We Hide From the Light focuses on Knockemout Police Chief Nash Morgan and his struggle to find healing (and, of course, love).
I never thought I was a Nash girlie, but it turns out…I’m a Nash girlie. This book had all the absolute best parts of its predecessor, including tons of supporting cast members (Lucian, my love) and a super strong secondary action plot line that I really enjoyed. It is also super sexy, and the tension between Nash and Lina *really* got me—it’s a slow burn for the first half, but so worth the payout we eventually get.
I can’t say my favorite thing about the plot because of spoilers, so I’ll just say that there is one thing I *hate* about most contemporary romances and this book doesn’t fall prey to it. The bonus epilogue is also absolute gold, and the teasers it offers for book three…ugh, September truly cannot come fast enough.
If you enjoyed TWNGO, absolutely go grab this one now! I loved it even more, and have a feeling Lucian/Sloane’s book will be my favorite yet.
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: small town romance; rom-coms with action vibes; slow burn stories
CW: Violence/gun violence/injury/blood; PTSD/panic attacks; misogyny; police brutality
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Chronic illness, Kidnapping, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Grief, Gun violence, and Police brutality