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74laura74's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Car accident
janjanjukebox's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Roommate #1
33 - This makes no sense. Her aunt was 19 ten years ago but she is pushing 30 now? Are they the same age?
44 - Not at all what I was expecting.
183 - I think I got the gist of the story and this book is more than steamy. I was not prepared as the cover reminds me of teen romances from the early 90s, it's not Zane but it definitely it's Robyn Carr.
243 - I'm not sue why this isn't considered at least borderline erotica, it checks all of the boxes except for a scene every other chapter but when one is 7 pages long, why not?
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
lizgonzo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Cursing
chichio's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
It was sexy and cute… like any other romance with a sprinkle of spice. It wasn’t crazy good though and I’ll probably forget all about it after I post this review 😅 It really was just a filler read.
Main bone to pick with the whole thing is how insufferable Clara got during the whole “lover’s conflict” portion of the book.
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Minor: Car accident
kfmcf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I have been waiting to read this book for awhile. I had it on digital hold for months before apparently my library lost its license to the ebook or something and I couldn't get it. Then I put it on hold for a physical copy and got it a little bit ago. With my Neverending list of holds, I finally got a chance to read it and I'm so glad I did and that that wait was worth it. This book shines a glaring spotlight on both the stigma and the treatment of adult film workers in and outside of the industry. It doesn't shy around touchy subjects of many kinds and I greatly appreciate its grit.
The leads of this book are great, though I will say that Josh is written slightly better than Clara. Clara's character development does seem a *tiny* bit stark also, but not egregiously so. They're path to relationship is intriguing and fiery and I definitely rooted for them. I also appreciated the side characters of the story and the depth they added (super excited for Naomi's lead turn in the sequel!)
I also want to call attention to the epilogue of this book. It is around three pages, short and sweet, and shows just a glimpse of the future. That's all an epilogue needs. I know u get super salty about epilogues but I am passionate about it and will die on this literary soapbox.
Overall, if you're looking for a thought-provoking medium burn with a heckin' lot of spice - this is one for you.
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Alcohol
marybsimp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
miglena's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book felt rushed towards the end and I wish we got more on their background and childhoods. I easily would've read another 100 or 200 pages for more character development and background and more romance overall. The writing was good, reminded me of wattpad in a good way. It was interesting and different than the other romance books I've read this year.
Here are some quotes that I loved: SPOILER
"Change always comes with a closing cost.... But it's still worth trying. Not because the odds are particularly good, mind you, but considering the alternative. There's value in the struggle. Value and touching the raw and bloody parts of our souls, opening them up to the sunlight, and hoping they heal."
"I'm sorry I was too scared to accept it before. I always thought love was supposed to make you itchy. A crawling out of your skin kind of obsession. I thought love was synonymous with pining and logging. That I had to hurt.... But love isn't like that. At least not for me. Loving you is like sinking into a warm bath after a lifetime of feeling cold down to my bones..... It's having someone see me, past artifice and the posturing, and decide I'm more than enough.... My love for you isn't an addiction. Being with you doesn't provide some warped sense of validation for my life. You were never a fling I had to get out of my system. Our love feels like... Freedom. The kind people give their lives for."
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Fatphobia, and Car accident
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
lexizee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Infidelity and Toxic friendship
macaronsandmermaids's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
100_pages_hr's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I'm still very much against what he did for a living, but the company Josh, Clara, and Naomi started was definitely built for different reasons and had better motives.
I liked seeing Josh's growth through the book. I also liked how Clara learned what was important to her.
I'm curious to see where book 2 takes us...
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Minor: Car accident
Pornography