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bookdrgn's review
5.0
I went into this blind. Of the amazing authors in the anthology, Kenna Shaw Reed was the only one I'd read before.
I was worried I would need to have read the other series to get the couple dynamics. But I didn't. Which is fantastic. This anthology is a great way to introduce readers to a plethora of new authors to stalk on social media, devour their works and look forward to new.
In Choosing You, Choosing Me by Tyler Paige, we meet or re-meet Cleo and Ethan. To say things are rocky is an understatement. It's told in dual first person pov. You really root for Cleo while sympathising with Ethan. Cleo is determined and strong. Ethan is wounded and defensive. And, really, don't those alternate personalities make for excellent reading?
In Rocking the Band by Kenna Shaw Reed, catch up with the cast of characters from her Loving the Band why choose, or reverse harem, series. Public appearances when you're a one woman, multiple men entourage is tough. Especially when you're not out yet. Sydney and Xavier seem emotionally at odds with their arrangement. I'd have to read the series to get the dynamics though. But the way they dropped everything when they thought they lost Sydney, warms the cockles of my heart. Seeing Sydney's reactions to her other men flirting with other women was interesting. It's a different kind of RH, but then Kenna seems to turn the genre on its side, and very well.
Punk Rock Reflection by Jenna Galicki caught my attention. I loved that Tommy, Jessi and Angel were a throuple. It's not something seen often, but so well written. This one touched my heart. Tommy's wanderlust for meaning was approached so gently. He comes across as a gentle character. I appreciate gentle male characters as much as their antithesis. Angel and Jessi's equal love for Tommy and each other is inspirational.
Tyson and Zoey in Helpless, by Kaylene Winter are so freaking cute. Tyson is kind and charitable, and Zoey brings the fierce protectiveness in him. *swoon*
Candy Bar Mandy by Kella Campbell swept me away. I adore Mandy. I could totally see her in a remake of The Banger Sisters. She's someone I'd like to be when I grow up.
Zam, oh Zam. Beautiful human.
Keeping up the Tempo by Charlie B. Rose. Brooks and Britt. Rockstar and dancer. Could there be a better combination? They're playful, hot and so in love. I definitely wanted to read more of Wilder. He seems like the wounded bad boy type. And that's totally my type.
In Hayden's Dirty Weekend by Siân Ceinwen had me wanting more of Ally. Hayden's friend with benefits. She seemed like fun. I loved how they mutually decided, without drama, what to do about their relationship, and how easily it was forgotten when the stage crashed.
Wild Side by Sasha Marshall. What can I say except where can I get a Pierce? That man is what fantasties are made of. Farrah had no chance. The ending surprised me and aid definitely read more of them.
It was alluded to in Rocking the Band, that the collapse wasn't accidental. I would have love to read what happened. The who, what, where, etc
The world building to encomass so many different stories with one tying event was remarkable.
I won an ARC of this. All opinions are my own.
I was worried I would need to have read the other series to get the couple dynamics. But I didn't. Which is fantastic. This anthology is a great way to introduce readers to a plethora of new authors to stalk on social media, devour their works and look forward to new.
In Choosing You, Choosing Me by Tyler Paige, we meet or re-meet Cleo and Ethan. To say things are rocky is an understatement. It's told in dual first person pov. You really root for Cleo while sympathising with Ethan. Cleo is determined and strong. Ethan is wounded and defensive. And, really, don't those alternate personalities make for excellent reading?
In Rocking the Band by Kenna Shaw Reed, catch up with the cast of characters from her Loving the Band why choose, or reverse harem, series. Public appearances when you're a one woman, multiple men entourage is tough. Especially when you're not out yet. Sydney and Xavier seem emotionally at odds with their arrangement. I'd have to read the series to get the dynamics though. But the way they dropped everything when they thought they lost Sydney, warms the cockles of my heart. Seeing Sydney's reactions to her other men flirting with other women was interesting. It's a different kind of RH, but then Kenna seems to turn the genre on its side, and very well.
Punk Rock Reflection by Jenna Galicki caught my attention. I loved that Tommy, Jessi and Angel were a throuple. It's not something seen often, but so well written. This one touched my heart. Tommy's wanderlust for meaning was approached so gently. He comes across as a gentle character. I appreciate gentle male characters as much as their antithesis. Angel and Jessi's equal love for Tommy and each other is inspirational.
Tyson and Zoey in Helpless, by Kaylene Winter are so freaking cute. Tyson is kind and charitable, and Zoey brings the fierce protectiveness in him. *swoon*
Candy Bar Mandy by Kella Campbell swept me away. I adore Mandy. I could totally see her in a remake of The Banger Sisters. She's someone I'd like to be when I grow up.
Zam, oh Zam. Beautiful human.
Keeping up the Tempo by Charlie B. Rose. Brooks and Britt. Rockstar and dancer. Could there be a better combination? They're playful, hot and so in love. I definitely wanted to read more of Wilder. He seems like the wounded bad boy type. And that's totally my type.
In Hayden's Dirty Weekend by Siân Ceinwen had me wanting more of Ally. Hayden's friend with benefits. She seemed like fun. I loved how they mutually decided, without drama, what to do about their relationship, and how easily it was forgotten when the stage crashed.
Wild Side by Sasha Marshall. What can I say except where can I get a Pierce? That man is what fantasties are made of. Farrah had no chance. The ending surprised me and aid definitely read more of them.
It was alluded to in Rocking the Band, that the collapse wasn't accidental. I would have love to read what happened. The who, what, where, etc
The world building to encomass so many different stories with one tying event was remarkable.
I won an ARC of this. All opinions are my own.
t_white51's review
5.0
I read this book as an ARC. Amazing anthology! I loved each and every story!! This book contained authors I haven’t read before so I feel as if I’ve met new friends. Definitely new books to read. These stories all have the common theme of them attending the ball and how they dealt with what happened there. I loved it!
prayforariot's review against another edition
Not enough character development to care about what happens.
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