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heavenlyi's review
5.0
4.5 stars
Ever since we met Scottie (aka Gabriel Scott) in Idol, I was curious about him and wanted to know his story. I was definitely not disappointed! This book was full of witty banter, intense chemistry, and powerful emotion. I loved every moment, and couldn’t get enough of Scottie and Sophie.
“Shit on a toothpick. I cannot be crushing on this dude. He’s a dick. A hot dick, but still.”
It all starts out when Sophie and Gabriel are seated together on an overseas flight, much to his chagrin. Let the fun begin! The first part of the book is a complete delight as they conduct a verbal volley of assaults meant to disarm each other. I loved it! It really sucked me in and I couldn’t wait to see how this was going to evolve once they got off the plane.
“I want to shut her up with my mouth. Take. And take. And take. Lick up her words, drink in her laughter. I can’t. I won’t.”
Gabriel is such a reticent man, with walls he hides behind to protect himself. Sophie chips away at those walls at every turn, and the real man underneath begins to emerge. She is the perfect opposite to him in every way, and just the one to get under his skin. Their dynamic with one another was heartwarming and the slow burn was perfect for their story.
This series is a lot of fun, and I can’t wait to get the other band members’ stories. The boys’ relationship with each other is so familial and I love the way they torture and support each other in equal measure. Kristen’s characters never fail to draw me in and leave me with a smile on my face.
Ever since we met Scottie (aka Gabriel Scott) in Idol, I was curious about him and wanted to know his story. I was definitely not disappointed! This book was full of witty banter, intense chemistry, and powerful emotion. I loved every moment, and couldn’t get enough of Scottie and Sophie.
“Shit on a toothpick. I cannot be crushing on this dude. He’s a dick. A hot dick, but still.”
It all starts out when Sophie and Gabriel are seated together on an overseas flight, much to his chagrin. Let the fun begin! The first part of the book is a complete delight as they conduct a verbal volley of assaults meant to disarm each other. I loved it! It really sucked me in and I couldn’t wait to see how this was going to evolve once they got off the plane.
“I want to shut her up with my mouth. Take. And take. And take. Lick up her words, drink in her laughter. I can’t. I won’t.”
Gabriel is such a reticent man, with walls he hides behind to protect himself. Sophie chips away at those walls at every turn, and the real man underneath begins to emerge. She is the perfect opposite to him in every way, and just the one to get under his skin. Their dynamic with one another was heartwarming and the slow burn was perfect for their story.
This series is a lot of fun, and I can’t wait to get the other band members’ stories. The boys’ relationship with each other is so familial and I love the way they torture and support each other in equal measure. Kristen’s characters never fail to draw me in and leave me with a smile on my face.
alexsaslibrary's review
2.0
2.5 stars
i'm convinced this whole series is a 1d fanfic turned published novel
i didn't like the characters much and i forgot why i started reading this in the first place....
i'm convinced this whole series is a 1d fanfic turned published novel
i didn't like the characters much and i forgot why i started reading this in the first place....
cala_p's review
5.0
I recall reading the first book but I do not remember the story of it. With the third of the series recently released I figured it was time to give this one a shot.
I loved it all so much! Gabriel--or Scottie for some--was built up to be so gruff, but we see very little of that. From the beginning Sophie broke through his walls and made him fall in love with her. Their attraction was instant and their attachment did not take long. He laid claim to her before anything happened.
What I liked most about this book was the slow build. They didn't kiss until later in the book, and that was the first time they slept together too. Before all that, they were just friends and snuggle buddies. Friends that were falling in love in the most adorable way possible. So when it finally happened, I was cheering for them all the way. The fact that the physical (even a kiss) was not rushed at all I enjoyed so much. it was a refreshing change from a lot of books.
Sophie was such a fun character. We get a bit of her past but not much to get to know her as an entire 3D character. Still, I liked her spunk. Reading about the band again was great and her interactions with them were often funny. We get a lot of Jax in this one and it sets up for his book next, so I am going to jump right into that one.
I loved it all so much! Gabriel--or Scottie for some--was built up to be so gruff, but we see very little of that. From the beginning Sophie broke through his walls and made him fall in love with her. Their attraction was instant and their attachment did not take long. He laid claim to her before anything happened.
What I liked most about this book was the slow build. They didn't kiss until later in the book, and that was the first time they slept together too. Before all that, they were just friends and snuggle buddies. Friends that were falling in love in the most adorable way possible. So when it finally happened, I was cheering for them all the way. The fact that the physical (even a kiss) was not rushed at all I enjoyed so much. it was a refreshing change from a lot of books.
Sophie was such a fun character. We get a bit of her past but not much to get to know her as an entire 3D character. Still, I liked her spunk. Reading about the band again was great and her interactions with them were often funny. We get a lot of Jax in this one and it sets up for his book next, so I am going to jump right into that one.
readwithkiekie's review
5.0
Originally I rated Managed 4 stars, but I've read this book a total of three times now and I love it so much. The second and third time I read the novel I got something new out of it that made my heart flutter and my eyes water. I genuinely love the main characters, their relationship is so fresh and sarcastic and you truly get to see the development from employee to friend to relationship.
Of course, no New Adult book is complete without its drama and Lord does this book serve up plenty of that, but it all adds to the story. It's not unnecessary, which I find happens with Abbi Glines' works. Overall this is one of my favourite books.
Of course, no New Adult book is complete without its drama and Lord does this book serve up plenty of that, but it all adds to the story. It's not unnecessary, which I find happens with Abbi Glines' works. Overall this is one of my favourite books.
fays_tales's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I loved Game on and I read the game on books countless (!) times. So I was expecting to love this series but instead it totally missed me. It therefore also hurts me to write this review but honestly the total series (except Managed) felt like a total decline in terms of writing, plot and character development. I just really felt like the author can do more than that.
Where Game on impressed with somewhat emotional mature and committed men, the male protagonists in VIP somehow felt like boys that have the emotional intelligence of highschoolers. A big miss for me was also the background of Jax. Not because of the secretory but because apparently it has led the group to talk more about their emotions - but they literally don’t talk about their issues and instead mock each other all the time until shit blows up. So yeah, the emotional depth in this series was really lacking for me
I liked this book more than the rest of the series but that still does not make the series worthwile
Where Game on impressed with somewhat emotional mature and committed men, the male protagonists in VIP somehow felt like boys that have the emotional intelligence of highschoolers. A big miss for me was also the background of Jax. Not because of the secretory but because apparently it has led the group to talk more about their emotions - but they literally don’t talk about their issues and instead mock each other all the time until shit blows up. So yeah, the emotional depth in this series was really lacking for me
I liked this book more than the rest of the series but that still does not make the series worthwile
blvelances's review
3.0
3.5 at first i really liked the dynamic in this book. the banter and chemistry were good.
i also liked that it was known from the beginning that sophie had taken *those* photos of jax, it wasn’t her big secret.
the plot seemed to be dragging on at various points as well, but i felt like they were building the relationship correctly…
and then it went to shit with several ridiculous cases of miscommunications that had me rolling my eyes
and then the book was over
to sum up : cute book but could have been shorted or paced differently and there was no need for all this miscommunication
i also liked that it was known from the beginning that sophie had taken *those* photos of jax, it wasn’t her big secret.
the plot seemed to be dragging on at various points as well, but i felt like they were building the relationship correctly…
and then it went to shit with several ridiculous cases of miscommunications that had me rolling my eyes
and then the book was over
to sum up : cute book but could have been shorted or paced differently and there was no need for all this miscommunication
1bookobsessionconfessions's review
5.0
The banter, the clever quips.. I was in heaven!!
The characters are opposites, and I absolutely LOVE them both so much! They are so endearing and entertaining.
They keep each other and the reader “on their toes” They are acerbic, witty and sexy!
It’s a take on Grumpy/Sunshine. Also a damaged hero, I’m a big fan!
So fun, clever and emotionally satisfying.
Slow burn that actually was very satisfying (I’m not a huge fan of slow burn) it totally worked in this instance.
Absolutely loved it!
The characters are opposites, and I absolutely LOVE them both so much! They are so endearing and entertaining.
They keep each other and the reader “on their toes” They are acerbic, witty and sexy!
It’s a take on Grumpy/Sunshine. Also a damaged hero, I’m a big fan!
So fun, clever and emotionally satisfying.
Slow burn that actually was very satisfying (I’m not a huge fan of slow burn) it totally worked in this instance.
Absolutely loved it!