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abbeyroad1410's review
adventurous
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I enjoyed this book. The plot was fun. I liked having the light thriller in the background of a romance novel. Knox and Naomi were great side characters, and I appreciated that they were worked into the plot rather than appearing as a strange cameo.
I really liked the character of Lina. At times, she did come off as a member of the "not like other girls" trope, but I enjoyed that she enjoyed inherently feminine things like purses and heels. She got along with other women and was happy for their accomplishments even if they didn't match what she wanted. I also liked that Lina had a fully developed back story that explained her overbearing parents and her desire for freedom.
One of the best scenes (which was fairly irrelevant to the plot) was a moment between Lina and one of her former friends which forced Lina to look inwards while still acknowledging how others contributed to the problem. The scene struck a wonderful balance.
Now, onto the low point of the novel: Nash Morgan. When the novel started out I liked him, but this man was red flag after red flag. He was controlling; he was condescending; he was slightly sexist. All of this was under the guise of "protecting" Lina. At times, he was blatantly interfering with her career when she asked him not to. Honestly, Lina deserves better.
Overall, this was an enjoyable book which I may read again if I get in the mood for 500 pages.
I really liked the character of Lina. At times, she did come off as a member of the "not like other girls" trope, but I enjoyed that she enjoyed inherently feminine things like purses and heels. She got along with other women and was happy for their accomplishments even if they didn't match what she wanted. I also liked that Lina had a fully developed back story that explained her overbearing parents and her desire for freedom.
One of the best scenes (which was fairly irrelevant to the plot) was a moment between Lina and one of her former friends which forced Lina to look inwards while still acknowledging how others contributed to the problem. The scene struck a wonderful balance.
Now, onto the low point of the novel: Nash Morgan. When the novel started out I liked him, but this man was red flag after red flag. He was controlling; he was condescending; he was slightly sexist. All of this was under the guise of "protecting" Lina. At times, he was blatantly interfering with her career when she asked him not to. Honestly, Lina deserves better.
Overall, this was an enjoyable book which I may read again if I get in the mood for 500 pages.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Death, Kidnapping, and Sexual content
oliviabrcka's review against another edition
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
caitlyn_23's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping
whosfernn's review
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Definitely preferred the first book to this one. To be fair though this was basically a reskin of the first book. Not necessarily bad, but not good either. Also, for a book written by a woman, it was very patriarchal. The normalisation of men owning women is so prominent it's insane.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Kidnapping, Cursing, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Death, Murder, and Medical content
lizziereads02's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping
bookshelvesandbookcorners07's review
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
Enjoyable read. Very cute romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Addiction
Book briefly describes a kidnapping that leads into more detail of gun violence.cindysalgadoo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Murder, and Death
raes's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Alcohol, Cursing, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcoholism, Blood, Gun violence, Dementia, and Kidnapping
Minor: Grief, Hate crime, Murder, Sexism, Pregnancy, Police brutality, Racism, Infertility, Misogyny, and Drug use
dogoodwithbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
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
CW: PTSD, gun violence, kidnapping, panic attacks, addiction (recounted), violence, domestic abuse, alcoholism (recounted), racism, police brutality, parental abandonment (recounted)
Following the success of Lucy Score's first book in the Knockemout series, Things We Never Got Over, Things We Hide from the Light focuses on Nash Morgan as he falls for Knox's best friend Lina when she comes into town for work.
I don't know why, but in some ways I think I like Things We Hide from the Light better than Things We Never Got Over even though I gave them both the same rating as well as they are both equally good.
One of the things I really like about Things We Hide from the Light is the improved writing style that Score implements for the second book in the series. There's much more of an improvement in character development and you get to understand more of Nash and Lina's backgrounds as well as how it influences their relationships with others. You also get more honest discussions about mental health and the importance of seeking help, which I really appreciate. Additionally, I think the plot twists have improved since Things We Never Got Over and it balances the conundrum of not seeing it coming while also having it make sense.
Both of them are really good MCs and I enjoyed seeing their relationship unfold on-page (though, I personally wish it's less spicy). I think Score does a great job with focusing on their relationship while also getting some "where are they now" from characters featured in Things We Never Got Over.
For those of you looking for a romance novel with small town grit, you are going to like the second book in Score's Knockemout series.
Following the success of Lucy Score's first book in the Knockemout series, Things We Never Got Over, Things We Hide from the Light focuses on Nash Morgan as he falls for Knox's best friend Lina when she comes into town for work.
I don't know why, but in some ways I think I like Things We Hide from the Light better than Things We Never Got Over even though I gave them both the same rating as well as they are both equally good.
One of the things I really like about Things We Hide from the Light is the improved writing style that Score implements for the second book in the series. There's much more of an improvement in character development and you get to understand more of Nash and Lina's backgrounds as well as how it influences their relationships with others. You also get more honest discussions about mental health and the importance of seeking help, which I really appreciate. Additionally, I think the plot twists have improved since Things We Never Got Over and it balances the conundrum of not seeing it coming while also having it make sense.
Both of them are really good MCs and I enjoyed seeing their relationship unfold on-page (though, I personally wish it's less spicy). I think Score does a great job with focusing on their relationship while also getting some "where are they now" from characters featured in Things We Never Got Over.
For those of you looking for a romance novel with small town grit, you are going to like the second book in Score's Knockemout series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Gun violence, and Violence
Moderate: Drug abuse, Police brutality, Abandonment, and Alcoholism
Minor: Domestic abuse and Racism
sln418's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Kidnapping