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captwinghead's review against another edition
4.0
I'm ashamed to say I don't think I've read any novels where the main character was on the autism spectrum. There are theories about Reed Richards and Maya Hansen, but I'm not sure if that was confirmed.
Anyway, I really enjoyed this. I found the main character, Ruth, relatable (although, if I met her, I would have to preach about the virtues of Captain America). She enjoys reading comics, only really talks to her family and apparently finds most social interactions exhausting. Highly relatable.
Once again, the love interest, Evan, is amazing. He's tall, tattooed, extremely considerate and understanding. He's thoughtful and takes care of the people he sees that need help. Ironially (or perhaps intentionally?) Ruth refers to a character Evan likes, Captain America, as an annoying do gooder... and that's what Evan is? So, I'm thinking that might have been intentional. Not sure.
The romance was well paced, as usual. The sex scenes were incredibly hot *fans self*. This is the first of Hibbert's works that I've read where the epilogue is a sex scene. Very, very much appreciated.
It's a recommend from me, honestly. I enjoyed it, I love Evan and Ruth together and I read through it rather quickly.
Anyway, I really enjoyed this. I found the main character, Ruth, relatable (although, if I met her, I would have to preach about the virtues of Captain America). She enjoys reading comics, only really talks to her family and apparently finds most social interactions exhausting. Highly relatable.
Once again, the love interest, Evan, is amazing. He's tall, tattooed, extremely considerate and understanding. He's thoughtful and takes care of the people he sees that need help. Ironially (or perhaps intentionally?) Ruth refers to a character Evan likes, Captain America, as an annoying do gooder... and that's what Evan is? So, I'm thinking that might have been intentional. Not sure.
Spoiler
As with the other novels, there's a reveal. This one, like "Work For It", featured a main character in a small town where everyone seems to hate them. Daniel is a real piece of work and I'm really glad the ending involved Ruth standing up for herself and refusing to let Evan save her. I appreciated that it was her words that finally made Daniel stay away.The romance was well paced, as usual. The sex scenes were incredibly hot *fans self*. This is the first of Hibbert's works that I've read where the epilogue is a sex scene. Very, very much appreciated.
It's a recommend from me, honestly. I enjoyed it, I love Evan and Ruth together and I read through it rather quickly.
abbie234's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
trinitibrowne's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
3.0
mklynch27's review
4.5
Sometimes I see the ravenswood covers and think they’re romcoms but then I start reading again and am reminded how romcom they are in the best way.
cakeisalie27's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
4.5
aromarrie's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
if there’s one thing talia hibbert’s steller at, it’s making her fmc steal every reader’s heart. first cherry from “the princess trap”, and now ruth??
she has evan wrapped around her finger and every scene between them was so charming because of it :’) they absolutely adore each other, bless them
she has evan wrapped around her finger and every scene between them was so charming because of it :’) they absolutely adore each other, bless them
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer and Emotional abuse
Minor: Violence and Death of parent
sil_the_lobster's review
5.0
Another great read from Talia Hibbert. I really like how she writes non-supermodel women and non-super-rich men and gives them beautiful love stories because, hey, non-models and non-rich guys fall in love, too! And Ruth is a comic book nerd, too - yay! Their story is sweet and believable, tinged with past hurts and injuries but not to the point of super traumatic and broken. Some painful shit has happened in Ruth's past but she's learnt, and she's grown, and the bloke from the past better tread carefully now because Ruth now is way stronger than he is. Loved it!
And another thing that I really, truly love about Ms Hibbert's books is how she has the male characters treat their ladies: always respectful, always offering a chance to say 'no' (and accepting a 'no' for what it is, namely a NO and not a coy invitation). No matter how much they may want their lady - it's with the woman's consent, or it's not happening. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!
I much, much enjoyed reading this, and Ravenswood #2 is already hovering to be downloaded to my Kindle ;-)
And another thing that I really, truly love about Ms Hibbert's books is how she has the male characters treat their ladies: always respectful, always offering a chance to say 'no' (and accepting a 'no' for what it is, namely a NO and not a coy invitation). No matter how much they may want their lady - it's with the woman's consent, or it's not happening. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!
I much, much enjoyed reading this, and Ravenswood #2 is already hovering to be downloaded to my Kindle ;-)
hellenisreading's review
4.0
4.75⭐️. I don’t know how I ended up bingeing Talia Hibbert but I’m not complaining. This was an amazing first book in a series I can wait to dive into the rest.