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haleyrogers7's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
4.0
kendallderanek's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.75
It took me a while to read Lauren Asher’s books, despite have Throttled sitting in my shelf for a while. It wasn’t until I read Love Redesigned that I decided to read the rest of her books. The Fine Print was a bit underwhelming for me. I think it’s because it seemed like details were missing and certain moments that should’ve lasted longer were quickly addressed.
Zahra wasn’t my favorite FMC either. She was a bit annoying at times. I liked Rowan. I thought his snark and coldness was done well and helped show some of his social awkwardness. I wished we had more small moments to see Zahra melt his ice. They had their cute kiss for a secret game, but when it came to Rowan admitting his emotional trauma it felt like his character wasn’t developed enough to say those things at that particular moment in the story. I also felt like Rowan and Zahra were constantly making internal remarks about the other’s body, and I didn’t particularly like that. Obviously they’re going to check each other out, and those moments are totally fine, it just seemed like it happened a lot in this book. It also seemed like it would come out of no where. I think there was a scene with Rowan where he was annoyed with Zahra and then the next paragraph he started checking her out.
Overall, I was underwhelmed by this one. I don’t think that has to do with the social media hype since I read this after all of that. It’s still a fun read though.
Zahra wasn’t my favorite FMC either. She was a bit annoying at times. I liked Rowan. I thought his snark and coldness was done well and helped show some of his social awkwardness. I wished we had more small moments to see Zahra melt his ice. They had their cute kiss for a secret game, but when it came to Rowan admitting his emotional trauma it felt like his character wasn’t developed enough to say those things at that particular moment in the story. I also felt like Rowan and Zahra were constantly making internal remarks about the other’s body, and I didn’t particularly like that. Obviously they’re going to check each other out, and those moments are totally fine, it just seemed like it happened a lot in this book. It also seemed like it would come out of no where. I think there was a scene with Rowan where he was annoyed with Zahra and then the next paragraph he started checking her out.
Overall, I was underwhelmed by this one. I don’t think that has to do with the social media hype since I read this after all of that. It’s still a fun read though.
tucker68511's review against another edition
4.0
I know I am late to the party on this one. I am glad I finally decided to check this one out. The story started slow, but once Rowan started pursuing Zahra, it caught my attention. I loved Zarah’s strength. Both characters drove me nuts sometimes, but in the way the main characters generally drive you nuts in romance novels. I loved the setting and watching both characters learn to believe in themselves as well as each other. Now to continue to the next book in the series.
depro_xo's review against another edition
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rose_reads_lots's review against another edition
4.0
I give this 4.75 stars. This was AMAZING to be honest. I have never really read a smutty book except Colleen Hoover but the smut in this book is nothing compared to those books. I'm kinda new to smutty books so I wouldn't know... right now.
Things that bothered me:
1. Too many exclamation marks used for my liking. I get Zahra is always a happy and cheerful person, but the sentences and the... situation? wasn't the right time for an exclamation mark I think.
2. This book should not make me giddy, squeal, giggle, and kick my feet up in the air. Just kidding. I loved that but I definitely shouldn't read this in class or on the bus.
Things that bothered me:
1. Too many exclamation marks used for my liking. I get Zahra is always a happy and cheerful person, but the sentences and the... situation? wasn't the right time for an exclamation mark I think.
servicepup101's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.5
tihaal__'s review against another edition
4.0
4.5
This book make me feel all kind of feeling. I'm still not sure if rown or whatever is his name if he is a green flag but the momet he kept asking for her forivness made wana cry
This book make me feel all kind of feeling. I'm still not sure if rown or whatever is his name if he is a green flag but the momet he kept asking for her forivness made wana cry
ruinedbyreading's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mrscooper13's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
jannedeloof's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0