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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage
emotional
reflective
relaxing
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
Spoiler** this was like a 4.5* read for me right up until the 3rd act conflict. And then when lochlan started like “forcing” him n elena back together it kinda got on my nerves. She forgave him too quickly imo.
emotional
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:
Complicated
What can I say? I LOVE the broken ones lol, it just makes it so much more satisfying when they have to work for it, and this author always ALWAYS makes her characters work for it!
Elena! For anyone who met her in the previous Savage U books (not that you have to, total stand alone, but even if your starting here, you WILL want to read the other couples as well!) I didn't like her, she grew on me as she got older and started figuring out how to grow and be her own person (instead of a cookie cutter cheerleader type) I have wanted her to end up with a good guy... Enter Lock. Totally not a rich snob, blue collar salt of the earth, not her type AT ALL, but WOW the fireworks! I love these two, as b@da$$ as Elena is, she doesn't NEED a man to swoop in and take care of things, she has it handled, which is great because Lock isn't here for long, they want different things so they decide to keep it light no commitments... Yeah, when has that worked out in the history of ever? LOL when things go sideways, as things often do, these two shine. Elena will keep you laughing with her attitude and snark, Lock will keep you fanning yourself, and together they will keep you turning the pages because I mean COME ON, they HAVE to figure it out. For two people who are bound and determined to do what they want and think they have it all figured out, it was great to watch them figure out why people often say, 'the heart wants what it wants'! Bravo, another fantastic ending, but I NEED Julien's story!!!
Elena! For anyone who met her in the previous Savage U books (not that you have to, total stand alone, but even if your starting here, you WILL want to read the other couples as well!) I didn't like her, she grew on me as she got older and started figuring out how to grow and be her own person (instead of a cookie cutter cheerleader type) I have wanted her to end up with a good guy... Enter Lock. Totally not a rich snob, blue collar salt of the earth, not her type AT ALL, but WOW the fireworks! I love these two, as b@da$$ as Elena is, she doesn't NEED a man to swoop in and take care of things, she has it handled, which is great because Lock isn't here for long, they want different things so they decide to keep it light no commitments... Yeah, when has that worked out in the history of ever? LOL when things go sideways, as things often do, these two shine. Elena will keep you laughing with her attitude and snark, Lock will keep you fanning yourself, and together they will keep you turning the pages because I mean COME ON, they HAVE to figure it out. For two people who are bound and determined to do what they want and think they have it all figured out, it was great to watch them figure out why people often say, 'the heart wants what it wants'! Bravo, another fantastic ending, but I NEED Julien's story!!!
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/6.
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5.
* Annotated paperback done by Jenn from The Book Refuge.*
I had a conversation with a friend after reading this and that made me appreciate this book even more. One could have really good and powerfull conversations just surrounding the themes of this book and the characters.
Elena is like a version of me and i loved her. I had an idea of who she was in High School but seeing how and why she became who she is now really made sense to me. I loved how unshakable she is when its stuff that people do or say to her even if others don't understand how she can be like that. Most would call her a bitch just because she doesn't take shit and tell them how it is. To me that's being sure of who you are while also being aware of yourself and making sure no one messes with what you consider your people. That's being strong. Not giving what bullies want which is a reaction is exactly what you should do. Held your head high, chin up and be a badass bitch like you know you can be. Showing emotion is a reaction no matter what kind so why play their games? If people wanna call you ice queen or a bitch just because you're you, let them. They don't enter the equation of what you are. In the great schemes of things people like that appear on your life just to teach you how to take on the world and have thick skin. Like Elena said: Fuck the patriarchy! Be true to yourself always and don't let others tell you how to be you or how to live your life. Keep it real with people that matter and knows the real you, like Elena did, and you will be for sure feel better about everything in my humble opinion.
I basically loved everything Elena and i loved Lock and their connection. It was a beautiful romance between them that i simply couldn't stop reading and listening. The narrators were really good.
I loved how down to earth Lock was and that he means what he says. You just have to pay attention and not put words in his mouth much like Elena did. I very much loved that about him. I also loved that it didn't take him long to realize when he fucked up and apologize no matter what Elena said, over and over again. Yes , he messed up a couple times but he was mature enough to realize his mistakes and rectify them.
He's also very protective of his Elsa and i was goo over it! When he took gum out of her hair? I was a puddle! I'm very much like Elena, you can mess with everything i have except my hair. And my books.
Misunderstandings happened along the way but that's just because they are similar in some ways but Lock was a pillar, unshakable when it came to get his Elsa back. I also loved how Elena just didn't give in when sense was knocked into Lock, she made him work for it and i appreciated that.
Lock breathing life into Elena bit by bit was beautiful to see.
Julien was a highlight in all of this. Truly. I loved the man and he's a side character but i bet his book is next. If not i will be disappointed.
I also liked that both their parents got their shit together, it was about time.
I'm regretting a bit not reading about Elena's journey from the very beginning cause i'm sure i would've love her even more. Even without all of that knowledge she's still a Top Female Character of all time. I think Lock could be a book boyfriend for sure, i'll have to do one of those.
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5.
* Annotated paperback done by Jenn from The Book Refuge.*
I had a conversation with a friend after reading this and that made me appreciate this book even more. One could have really good and powerfull conversations just surrounding the themes of this book and the characters.
Elena is like a version of me and i loved her. I had an idea of who she was in High School but seeing how and why she became who she is now really made sense to me. I loved how unshakable she is when its stuff that people do or say to her even if others don't understand how she can be like that. Most would call her a bitch just because she doesn't take shit and tell them how it is. To me that's being sure of who you are while also being aware of yourself and making sure no one messes with what you consider your people. That's being strong. Not giving what bullies want which is a reaction is exactly what you should do. Held your head high, chin up and be a badass bitch like you know you can be. Showing emotion is a reaction no matter what kind so why play their games? If people wanna call you ice queen or a bitch just because you're you, let them. They don't enter the equation of what you are. In the great schemes of things people like that appear on your life just to teach you how to take on the world and have thick skin. Like Elena said: Fuck the patriarchy! Be true to yourself always and don't let others tell you how to be you or how to live your life. Keep it real with people that matter and knows the real you, like Elena did, and you will be for sure feel better about everything in my humble opinion.
I basically loved everything Elena and i loved Lock and their connection. It was a beautiful romance between them that i simply couldn't stop reading and listening. The narrators were really good.
I loved how down to earth Lock was and that he means what he says. You just have to pay attention and not put words in his mouth much like Elena did. I very much loved that about him. I also loved that it didn't take him long to realize when he fucked up and apologize no matter what Elena said, over and over again. Yes , he messed up a couple times but he was mature enough to realize his mistakes and rectify them.
He's also very protective of his Elsa and i was goo over it! When he took gum out of her hair? I was a puddle! I'm very much like Elena, you can mess with everything i have except my hair. And my books.
Misunderstandings happened along the way but that's just because they are similar in some ways but Lock was a pillar, unshakable when it came to get his Elsa back. I also loved how Elena just didn't give in when sense was knocked into Lock, she made him work for it and i appreciated that.
Lock breathing life into Elena bit by bit was beautiful to see.
Julien was a highlight in all of this. Truly. I loved the man and he's a side character but i bet his book is next. If not i will be disappointed.
I also liked that both their parents got their shit together, it was about time.
I'm regretting a bit not reading about Elena's journey from the very beginning cause i'm sure i would've love her even more. Even without all of that knowledge she's still a Top Female Character of all time. I think Lock could be a book boyfriend for sure, i'll have to do one of those.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Rape
rape that happened with h ex
Wasn't sure about Elena at the beginning but I grew to like her.
And Lachlan
And Lachlan
4.5 stars!!
These books are just getting better and better. This is about two people who kind of hate each other but also really want to hook up so they decide to have a fun, no strings, relationship. This book has convinced me that the brooding but a sweetheart MMC x asshole to everyone but those she loves FMC is the best trope.
Elena is a badass. She was a typical high school mean girl who now only dishes it to those who deserve it. (She was a bully and she feels remorse for what’s she’s done but doesn’t try to fix it or apologize). She shows her love for her friends in a different way than is typical. She’s cold and blunt but she’s never actually cruel or mean. Lock constantly only sees her as this cold hearted person who doesn’t care for anyone but time and time again he is proven wrong.
Lock was a broody, possessive, mountain and the best kind of MMC. He was also a sweetheart and was so good for Elena. He brought out the best in her. He would always do these small, seemingly normal things for her that may not seem like a big deal but had me smiling the whole time. We love a man who takes control and you know will take care of you.
I liked how their conflict didn’t feel like it came out of no where. You could see hints of the issues they had woven into their entire relationship. Then when the MMC messed up, there was some well deserved grovelling. Elena it not a doormat and stood up for herself. I don’t think I’ve ever been so satisfied by how a character has handled their SO messing up. But Lock was not discouraged for a second.
This was a great book and my favourite so far! It was just exactly what I like in a typical contemporary romance and I ate it up.
These books are just getting better and better. This is about two people who kind of hate each other but also really want to hook up so they decide to have a fun, no strings, relationship. This book has convinced me that the brooding but a sweetheart MMC x asshole to everyone but those she loves FMC is the best trope.
Elena is a badass. She was a typical high school mean girl who now only dishes it to those who deserve it. (She was a bully and she feels remorse for what’s she’s done but doesn’t try to fix it or apologize). She shows her love for her friends in a different way than is typical. She’s cold and blunt but she’s never actually cruel or mean. Lock constantly only sees her as this cold hearted person who doesn’t care for anyone but time and time again he is proven wrong.
Lock was a broody, possessive, mountain and the best kind of MMC. He was also a sweetheart and was so good for Elena. He brought out the best in her. He would always do these small, seemingly normal things for her that may not seem like a big deal but had me smiling the whole time. We love a man who takes control and you know will take care of you.
I liked how their conflict didn’t feel like it came out of no where. You could see hints of the issues they had woven into their entire relationship. Then when the MMC messed up, there was some well deserved grovelling. Elena it not a doormat and stood up for herself. I don’t think I’ve ever been so satisfied by how a character has handled their SO messing up. But Lock was not discouraged for a second.
This was a great book and my favourite so far! It was just exactly what I like in a typical contemporary romance and I ate it up.
Elena & Lock! What can I say but WOW!!!! I love this whole crew so much!!!