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readwithrach's review
5.0
I really enjoyed this childhood friends to lovers story. This series has been so fun and the stories have been unique. Jess and Sam's might just be my favorite. While I didn't agree with Sam at times you could tell he had Jess's best interests in mind. I felt for Jess and was so happy when she came into her own. If you're looking for a romcom with feels I definitely recommend this one.
joskypay's review against another edition
5.0
Sam and Jess were awesome! What a lighthearted fun read!
Jess is ready to NOT be a virgin as her 24th birthday comes around, and right on time a blast from her past shows up ready and willing to help her with that problem. They had a pact if they were still virgins at 24, they'd help each other dispense with the pesky v-card. It also happens to be on that auspicious day that Jess quits her job. Wouldn't you know it, Sam happens to know of a company thats hiring, the one he works at, how great would that be? Well, it would be great, if Sam didnt mess up and let her believe a lie, which led to another...
These two were great, slow burn but their chemistry sizzled, just a perfect way to spend an afternoon, Jess is hysterical and I loved every minute of it!
Jess is ready to NOT be a virgin as her 24th birthday comes around, and right on time a blast from her past shows up ready and willing to help her with that problem. They had a pact if they were still virgins at 24, they'd help each other dispense with the pesky v-card. It also happens to be on that auspicious day that Jess quits her job. Wouldn't you know it, Sam happens to know of a company thats hiring, the one he works at, how great would that be? Well, it would be great, if Sam didnt mess up and let her believe a lie, which led to another...
These two were great, slow burn but their chemistry sizzled, just a perfect way to spend an afternoon, Jess is hysterical and I loved every minute of it!
booktastic21's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed listening to this second chance romance. Love when authors share more about the family members within a story. Sam was the perfect Hero. The story came alive from the first page until the end. I love the writing style.
kara_hildebrand's review against another edition
5.0
Sparked is the fourth and final book in the V-Card Diaries by the fabulous Lili Valente. I'm loving this series and have been waiting for Jess's story! The brilliant game designer finally gets her second chance with her childhood best friend. Jess hasn't seen or heard from Sam since high school graduation and now he shows up at her twenty-fourth birthday party with a job offer and to collect on their pact to sleep with each other if they are both virgins when they are twenty-four. Sam never forgot about Jess. She's his person and it was time he finally came home for her. She's still as beautiful as he remembers, and sassy and spunky and smart. He just needs to convince her to take a job and spend time with him. Except he's keeping a few secrets. He's not about to go down without a fight. He just needs to convince Jess he's worth it. I love Jess and Sam! I love that he grew up to be extremely handsome, but he doesn't even realize it. And Jess is so funny and cute. Together they are a match made in heaven. I loved seeing Evie and Harlow again. I will miss these characters!
whatismaddyreading's review
4.0
I absolutely love how nerdy and cute Jess & Sam are!!
This friends to ghosted to lovers book has all the feel goods need for the cutest virginity book I’ve ever read.
Jess’s life is a mess, she a 24, a virgin, and jobless.
But Sam, Sam’s back after 7 years and he is here to save the day and give her what she needs but not without a few well kept secrets.
They rekindle their friendship with Jess intending for it to be nothing more, and Sam ready to prove that she owns his world. Will they work out or will their sweet universe explode!?
I really enjoyed sparked, great round out story of this friend group!!
This friends to ghosted to lovers book has all the feel goods need for the cutest virginity book I’ve ever read.
Jess’s life is a mess, she a 24, a virgin, and jobless.
But Sam, Sam’s back after 7 years and he is here to save the day and give her what she needs but not without a few well kept secrets.
They rekindle their friendship with Jess intending for it to be nothing more, and Sam ready to prove that she owns his world. Will they work out or will their sweet universe explode!?
I really enjoyed sparked, great round out story of this friend group!!
briewhale's review
3.0
The snort-laughs were strong with “Sparked.” This is always true of a Lili Valente rom-com, but this time, both of our main characters were awkward nerds who always said the most random things. Hence, the reason they were so perfect together. I felt like some moments were over the top, but that is what makes a romance novel entertaining. Look no further if you want a fun, feel-good, slow-burn, nerdy rom-com.
romancebookinreview's review
5.0
As long as I’m with Jess, everything is good stuff.”
I adore this series and part of me is so sad it’s over. BUT, what a way to end it! Sam might be the swooniest hero of the entire series. I’m a sucker for a story where the guy secretly loved her and Sam blows this trope out of the water. Jess is an awkward firecracker and I love her for it.
Sam and Jess were best friends from childhood through high school, then Sam left without another word to Jess or anyone else. On her 24th birthday and the anniversary of their pact to lose their virginity if they haven’t already, he’s back in her life. He’s their to offer her a job, but in reality it’s the spark to rekindle what he stepped away from in a panic when he was younger. But, Sam’s confidence is different and adult Sam gets what he wants. And what he wants is forever with his dream girl, Jess.
My favorite part about this book is the complexity of 1) their feelings and 2) their field and their roles within. Male dominated fields are extremely difficult for women to be in and this book takes a realistic and rewarding look at how someone with immense talent but navigate that.
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I adore this series and part of me is so sad it’s over. BUT, what a way to end it! Sam might be the swooniest hero of the entire series. I’m a sucker for a story where the guy secretly loved her and Sam blows this trope out of the water. Jess is an awkward firecracker and I love her for it.
Sam and Jess were best friends from childhood through high school, then Sam left without another word to Jess or anyone else. On her 24th birthday and the anniversary of their pact to lose their virginity if they haven’t already, he’s back in her life. He’s their to offer her a job, but in reality it’s the spark to rekindle what he stepped away from in a panic when he was younger. But, Sam’s confidence is different and adult Sam gets what he wants. And what he wants is forever with his dream girl, Jess.
My favorite part about this book is the complexity of 1) their feelings and 2) their field and their roles within. Male dominated fields are extremely difficult for women to be in and this book takes a realistic and rewarding look at how someone with immense talent but navigate that.
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
paytonbox21's review
What happens when two teenagers make a Pact to lose their virginity together at 24 if it hasn't already happened? It turns out a lot!
Jess and Sam had a pact that they would sleep together when they are both 24 if it hasn't happened yet and during Jess's 24th birthday, Sam shows up. Jess and Sam instantly recognize the chemistry that is still between them even if they haven't seen each other in years.
I found this book interesting because you got to see the mindsets of each character that usually shows up during the 3rd act, in the beginning. We learn that Jess is stubborn and is already planning on lying if her feelings develop into something more. We also learn that Sam is not being 100% honest about his intentions and the reason he is there. I struggled to connect to them for a minute because of this, but I did come to love them both as the story went on!
Jess and Sam had a pact that they would sleep together when they are both 24 if it hasn't happened yet and during Jess's 24th birthday, Sam shows up. Jess and Sam instantly recognize the chemistry that is still between them even if they haven't seen each other in years.
I found this book interesting because you got to see the mindsets of each character that usually shows up during the 3rd act, in the beginning. We learn that Jess is stubborn and is already planning on lying if her feelings develop into something more. We also learn that Sam is not being 100% honest about his intentions and the reason he is there. I struggled to connect to them for a minute because of this, but I did come to love them both as the story went on!
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