Reviews

Friends with Benefits by Nicole Blanchard

beckyrendon's review against another edition

4.0

These benefits are amazing

Tripp has long awaited a chance to sbow Ember he's here. He has been the friend neither knew he could be. He has always supported her. Now it's his time.

The sexy, sweet best friend becomes everything. What's not to like!?! Baseball playing hottie who gives good cuddles and reads the best bed time stories is without a doubt a keeper. Ember just has to realize she can keep him.

daisyknox's review

5.0

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Ember’s story is heartbreaking and drew me in right away. She’s struggling to care for her young twin sisters after being abandoned by their deadbeat addict parents. Ember has no support system, nobody to help and no one to count on. Her jerk of an ex had the nerve to dump her because he met someone else. Life just won’t give poor Ember a break.

Tripp is the hot baseball player next door and her closest friend. He’s the one constant in her life and always willing to help. She doesn’t want her friend to do for her little family but once she truly lets him in, she’s so relieved to have someone sharing the load, it’s amazing. Tripp rocketed to the top of the book boyfriend list because he’s just dreamy. These two are sweet and steamy and perfect in every way. Their story made me so happy!

ssrosepetal's review against another edition

4.0

If you don't have a Tripp in your life go run and find one, right now. Seriously. We all need a guy like Tripp in our lives; someone who will be there for us no matter what our relationship status is. I just kept swooning with book love for him. Not only is he an amazing friend to Ember but he is SO good with the twins. He's been holding his thoughts and feeling for Ember inside for years so he doesn't lose her. I can't say I blame him, but I'm glad he finally got his chance with her.

Then we have Ember. She's an amazing woman doing everything she can for everyone else, especially her sisters. She always ends up putting herself last. And while I find that all amazing here is why I also wasn't a complete fan of hers. Her self doubt drove me CRAZY. She never thought she was good enough for anyone. She didn't think she would do a good job taking care of the twins (at this point anyone was better than their mother). She thought the loss of her relationship with Chris was all on her. And she definitely didn't think she was good enough for Tripp. She was wrong on all accounts. She was amazing and I hated that she didn't see that.

I have been waiting patiently for this book to come out. It was definitely worth the wait and I'm glad I got the chance to read it. I'll miss these incredibly couples. *I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review.*

kimmy18's review

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

3.0

denisebaer's review

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

4.25

This is the last book of the Friend Zone series, and I loved how the friendships weaved into each story. I enjoyed Ember and Tripp's struggles, and rooted for them the entire time. Definitely a recommend.

reading_with_2_book_lovers's review

4.0

This is a good story, Tripp had me from the start, I devoured this story in a few hours.

lightening_mcreads's review

5.0

Friends with Benefits is a delicious, best friends to lovers romance. I have eagerly been awaiting this book, since I started the series.

Ember is such a strong, independent heroine, while Tripp is the always there, best friend that has always pined for more. They are absolutely perfect together!!

I love how much this isn’t just a typical boy meets girl story. There is so much love and heartache in this book. Not every relationship we have in life is good. Blanchard did a phenomenal job of showing that and how the family you need most isn’t always the one you were born into.

The writing is so on point and characters are so on point. I couldn’t help but get lost and devour Friends with Benefits. This is my favorite book of the series! I hope Blanchard keeps up with it because I would love to see books from Tilly and Molly!

ashlightgrayson's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

3.0

In this installment we get to know Ember and Tripp better. Ember is a very responsible adult who acts as a parent for her young twin sisters. It was very easy to immediately sympathize with Ember and understand why Tripp has always been intrigued by her. I think there is an incident in the book that could have been explored more and would have added to the development of both characters. Despite that, the characters are likeable, the romance is fast paced but believable, and it's an entertaining romance.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Miscarriage

Ember has a miscarriage at some point in the book and I really wish that the emotional aftermath of that experience was explored more. I feel like it would have added more depth to her character. It felt like there wasn't the appropriate amount of emotional damage attached to the experience. This is emphasized by the fact that the miscarriage isn't mentioned again after it happens, even in the epilogue. It didn't bother me that it was used as a plot point because I feel like it was used for the emotional development of the female character involved, I just feel it could have been executed better.