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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
5⭐️'s
This series has just been so freaking good, Every book is just as good as the last in its own unique way... I'm obsessed!
Elena... wow, the girl we loved to hate waaaay back when her character was introduced in "start a fire", we didnt know her as much more that "the queen bitch" then by the time we reached pen and Gabe's book "burn it down" we began to see a slightly different side to her, her unique and interestingsnarky dialogue that she wore as a shield.
I have to admit when she was reintroduced into "soft like thunder" as Hell's roomie my first thought was "nooo please dont be bad again, please be more than a mean girl" and i wasn't let down. it was so great to watch her character bloom into the deep and intriguing character, to see such a tough chick who was like helen in so many ways but also with a very different background but also with that soft centre. A secret cinnamon roll... how did she get to be this way? Starting her story I was seriously gutted for this girl, she had so much darkness and toxicity surrounding her that any normal person would be drowning... and granted she had scars and demons, but she also was called them what they where, she was strong.
It was great to get inside her head and honestly i adored her character, I felt so much for her and what she had been through in her life and how incredibly selfless and caring she was under that granite shell of hers. She always held her head up high and had so much integrity, it was just so good to read about her.
Lachlan was also the biggest of cinna-buns... I adored his character even when I wanted to give him a slap. He made it good in the end, he came through for Elena, was strong for her and gave her all the love and devotion she truly deserved. ❤️ They where so different, but also the same. I love that Lock took her as she was, never wanted her crazy to change... just took her broken pieces and just put them inside himself for safe keeping. Such a teddy bear.
Epilogue was so lovely.
Also the covers for this whole series have been so good. But i especially love Lock's
This series has just been so freaking good, Every book is just as good as the last in its own unique way... I'm obsessed!
Elena... wow, the girl we loved to hate waaaay back when her character was introduced in "start a fire", we didnt know her as much more that "the queen bitch" then by the time we reached pen and Gabe's book "burn it down" we began to see a slightly different side to her, her unique and interestingsnarky dialogue that she wore as a shield.
I have to admit when she was reintroduced into "soft like thunder" as Hell's roomie my first thought was "nooo please dont be bad again, please be more than a mean girl" and i wasn't let down. it was so great to watch her character bloom into the deep and intriguing character, to see such a tough chick who was like helen in so many ways but also with a very different background but also with that soft centre. A secret cinnamon roll... how did she get to be this way? Starting her story I was seriously gutted for this girl, she had so much darkness and toxicity surrounding her that any normal person would be drowning... and granted she had scars and demons, but she also was called them what they where, she was strong.
It was great to get inside her head and honestly i adored her character, I felt so much for her and what she had been through in her life and how incredibly selfless and caring she was under that granite shell of hers. She always held her head up high and had so much integrity, it was just so good to read about her.
Lachlan was also the biggest of cinna-buns... I adored his character even when I wanted to give him a slap. He made it good in the end, he came through for Elena, was strong for her and gave her all the love and devotion she truly deserved. ❤️ They where so different, but also the same. I love that Lock took her as she was, never wanted her crazy to change... just took her broken pieces and just put them inside himself for safe keeping. Such a teddy bear.
Epilogue was so lovely.
Also the covers for this whole series have been so good. But i especially love Lock's
This story has many layers. It’s enjoyable, fun, sexy and emotional. There’s very serious subject matter as well.
I loved that balance, it gave such depth to an entertaining story and really complex characters.
Elena is perceived as an “Ice Queen”, vapid and snobby. She is standoffish so it reinforces this opinion to many people.
Knowing how she’s stood up for her friends/roommates I knew this wasn’t who she really was and I loved seeing her walls slowly come down and get to see her true nature.
I loved her relationship with a secondary character from previous books in the series, he’s recovering from a serious injury and they have an interesting friendship of sorts. The way she interacts with him showed her intelligence, dry humor and big heart.
Lachlan (Lock) is focused on getting his degree and heading out of state as soon as he graduates to help his dad run his very large ranch/estate. He’s a nice guy, fairly serious, pretty easy going but, Elena is the exception. He usually completely ignores her or calls her by incorrect names to annoy her.
They both get under each other’s skin big time.
Elena gets targeted by some frat guys and sorority girls (former “friends”) They hassle her and it escalates.
This sets in motion a very interesting dynamic between her and Lock.
Lock begins a protector role for Elena, and it made me fall hard for him.
She’s a strong young woman, but everyone can use someone to back them up and feel cared for. I loved this for her.
They have strong attraction to each other and they embark on a casual sex agreement. Their chemistry is smoking hot. I loved their sexual interactions. HOT!
The secondary characters from previous books play a big part in the story and I absolutely adore their banter and personalities.
Can Elena and Lachlan open their minds and hearts to each other? They both have ideas of what their futures hold and it doesn’t match up together. They have have beliefs of the future that are preventing them from going further than just sex even when emotions get involved.
This is such a great story, wonderful characters and a memorable addition to this series. I really loved it!
I loved that balance, it gave such depth to an entertaining story and really complex characters.
Elena is perceived as an “Ice Queen”, vapid and snobby. She is standoffish so it reinforces this opinion to many people.
Knowing how she’s stood up for her friends/roommates I knew this wasn’t who she really was and I loved seeing her walls slowly come down and get to see her true nature.
I loved her relationship with a secondary character from previous books in the series, he’s recovering from a serious injury and they have an interesting friendship of sorts. The way she interacts with him showed her intelligence, dry humor and big heart.
Lachlan (Lock) is focused on getting his degree and heading out of state as soon as he graduates to help his dad run his very large ranch/estate. He’s a nice guy, fairly serious, pretty easy going but, Elena is the exception. He usually completely ignores her or calls her by incorrect names to annoy her.
They both get under each other’s skin big time.
Elena gets targeted by some frat guys and sorority girls (former “friends”) They hassle her and it escalates.
This sets in motion a very interesting dynamic between her and Lock.
Lock begins a protector role for Elena, and it made me fall hard for him.
She’s a strong young woman, but everyone can use someone to back them up and feel cared for. I loved this for her.
They have strong attraction to each other and they embark on a casual sex agreement. Their chemistry is smoking hot. I loved their sexual interactions. HOT!
The secondary characters from previous books play a big part in the story and I absolutely adore their banter and personalities.
Can Elena and Lachlan open their minds and hearts to each other? They both have ideas of what their futures hold and it doesn’t match up together. They have have beliefs of the future that are preventing them from going further than just sex even when emotions get involved.
This is such a great story, wonderful characters and a memorable addition to this series. I really loved it!
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
tense
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:
Complicated
I had a major girl crush on Helen and seriously didn't think anyone could top it...Elena blew that crush away!! I LOVE when I get the opportunity to crawl inside the mind of a previous villain and truly get to see what makes them tick. Elena is fierce, brilliant, her own knight in shining armor, and I love how hard she loves those closest to her. I'm so happy she got her own story and Lachlan is the perfect man to stand by her side.
Up until the this point, Lachlan or Lock to his friends, has been a bit of a mystery. Not because he wasn't in the previous books, but mainly because he is just this big guy who prefers silence over filling quiet with needless talking. I loved his intensity everytime he was in the room, but I also loved that we didn't know much about his past or really where he always disappeared to. This layer of mystery only added to the storyline and Lachlan's overall persona.
Elena and Lachlan, I wouldn't call them enemies, but I also wouldn't call them friends. They both congregate in the same circle of friends, which puts them together a lot, but really until the two end up spending more time together their junior year, which leads to more...alone activities....let's just say before that you wouldn't have seen them hanging out in the past.
Once they spend more time together, it becomes obvious that they are more alike than they ever realized, but are their futures really going to end up in the same spot? Does spending all this time together really mean anything in the long run, or is it just fun for the here and now?
There is huge growth and character development throughout this book. I can't stop turning pages not only for characters falling in love, but for this very reason right here. When characters learn and become better people I fall in love with the story even harder. But let's walk through just some of it because hellooooooo...Elena wasn't the nicest person in the past. She is very aware of who she was, who she is, and who she wants to become. Lachlan is in the same boat, but his is much more subtle. He wasn't the villain before, but his goodness is so good that being with someone like Elena, who can not only take care of herself, but can also take care of others, throws him off his game. Lachlan is a fixer by nature and when he can't always fix her he is stumped. His personal growth just within his own wheelhouse is frustrating at times, but trying to fix a damsel that isn't in distress is something he has to learn if he truly wants to be with his ice queen.
Sweet Like Poison is super hot, who knew that the quiet, giant Lock was so intense? It also deals with some darker content, but Elena isn't a woman who goes away quietly. Just remember how she always stepped up for her roommates in the past, that girl is why I have a new serious crush to love and fawn over.
Great story, lots of passion, and a fantastic epilogue!!
Up until the this point, Lachlan or Lock to his friends, has been a bit of a mystery. Not because he wasn't in the previous books, but mainly because he is just this big guy who prefers silence over filling quiet with needless talking. I loved his intensity everytime he was in the room, but I also loved that we didn't know much about his past or really where he always disappeared to. This layer of mystery only added to the storyline and Lachlan's overall persona.
Elena and Lachlan, I wouldn't call them enemies, but I also wouldn't call them friends. They both congregate in the same circle of friends, which puts them together a lot, but really until the two end up spending more time together their junior year, which leads to more...alone activities....let's just say before that you wouldn't have seen them hanging out in the past.
Once they spend more time together, it becomes obvious that they are more alike than they ever realized, but are their futures really going to end up in the same spot? Does spending all this time together really mean anything in the long run, or is it just fun for the here and now?
There is huge growth and character development throughout this book. I can't stop turning pages not only for characters falling in love, but for this very reason right here. When characters learn and become better people I fall in love with the story even harder. But let's walk through just some of it because hellooooooo...Elena wasn't the nicest person in the past. She is very aware of who she was, who she is, and who she wants to become. Lachlan is in the same boat, but his is much more subtle. He wasn't the villain before, but his goodness is so good that being with someone like Elena, who can not only take care of herself, but can also take care of others, throws him off his game. Lachlan is a fixer by nature and when he can't always fix her he is stumped. His personal growth just within his own wheelhouse is frustrating at times, but trying to fix a damsel that isn't in distress is something he has to learn if he truly wants to be with his ice queen.
Sweet Like Poison is super hot, who knew that the quiet, giant Lock was so intense? It also deals with some darker content, but Elena isn't a woman who goes away quietly. Just remember how she always stepped up for her roommates in the past, that girl is why I have a new serious crush to love and fawn over.
Great story, lots of passion, and a fantastic epilogue!!
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Car accident
Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Violence, Suicide attempt
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
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:
Yes
My first introduction to Elena was in Soft Like Thunder, and I had a hard time seeing how she could have her own book and that I could enjoy it. She is however my favorite of this series. Elena has an icy, hard exterior and shows the world one side of her, but really she is incredibly vulnerable and we get to see what has happened in her life to make her who she is. This story definitely contains a number of tropes and situations that I see people again and again ask for. Lachlan is somewhat stoic and reserved but also very alpha and protective, but he fights his attraction to Elena. At one point Elena overhears Lachlan saying mean things about her. This is an opposites attract kind of story and their "relationship" starts as a very casual one. I loved how thoroughly we get to see inside both Lachlan and Elena and what makes them who they are and the pain that both of them have been through and are going through. This is my favorite book in the series so far- I absolutely LOVED it!
Ahhhhh! Julia made me love the Ice Queen. I honestly didn't think it was possible.
I remember saying earlier on in this series that I absolutely despised Elena and it would take a miracle for me to love her. Well, that miracle has occurred and I stand corrected.
Maybe, it was seeing her slowly change over the last few books that helped thaw my heart towards the Ice Queen—perhaps it was seeing behind her perfectly manicured facade that helped—whatever it was, it worked. I am a convert.
It certainly didn't hurt that she had a super nice guy like Lock in her corner or the fact that she was a total badass.
This book was packed with steam, wicked banter, so much tension and grief—and so absolutely riveting—that I did not even register that my partner was talking to me. I legit could not hear him over the awesomeness that was this book.
I remember saying earlier on in this series that I absolutely despised Elena and it would take a miracle for me to love her. Well, that miracle has occurred and I stand corrected.
Maybe, it was seeing her slowly change over the last few books that helped thaw my heart towards the Ice Queen—perhaps it was seeing behind her perfectly manicured facade that helped—whatever it was, it worked. I am a convert.
It certainly didn't hurt that she had a super nice guy like Lock in her corner or the fact that she was a total badass.
This book was packed with steam, wicked banter, so much tension and grief—and so absolutely riveting—that I did not even register that my partner was talking to me. I legit could not hear him over the awesomeness that was this book.
I’ve been WAITING for Locks book and I was not disappointed. The fwb situation was great and I loved watching him and “Elsa” work through their feelings through it. It was hot hot hot. The steam was amazing. Definitely worth the read.