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4.72 AVERAGE
4.72 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
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
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
Loved Landon 😍😍😍😍
emotional
funny
sad
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
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
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:
No
dark
emotional
fast-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:
Complicated
When this spin-off series of Caselli books was initially announced, I was pretty ambivalent. While I planned to read them as a lover of this author’s books in general. I wasn’t awaiting them with much anticipation at all- Menace and Don, I could take or leave them. Indeed, I was a little disappointed the series didn’t start with Zoya, Goon, and their hypothetical chocolate babies.
However, Menace’s book and now Don’s book have to be my absolute favourite I’ve read so far from Jahquel J’s backlist. We enter this book envisaging one heroine but instead were introduced to another, Navy. The author pre-warns us that it’s instalove galore so there’s no need to complain about this plot point; there’s definitey sufficient drama beyond that to keep you going in this read. I loved Don and Navy’s love. Do I think that Don was probably influenced by his love not just for Navy but also for her family especially because of his need for that familial connection? Yes. Do I think Navy was influenced by her desire never to be a mother and finding a partner who didn’t mind that desire? Perhaps. Do I think they’re a bit young for all these life decisions? Also yes. But as the author has reminded us, these books aren’t real life and yet they capture deeply human, really evocative stories that trigger. I really enjoyed this softer than usual, slightly less violent addition to the Caselli series. My favourite part might have been the softening of Menace as he gets therapy. I love this author’s lover for era unfolding with the Casellis.
However, Menace’s book and now Don’s book have to be my absolute favourite I’ve read so far from Jahquel J’s backlist. We enter this book envisaging one heroine but instead were introduced to another, Navy. The author pre-warns us that it’s instalove galore so there’s no need to complain about this plot point; there’s definitey sufficient drama beyond that to keep you going in this read. I loved Don and Navy’s love. Do I think that Don was probably influenced by his love not just for Navy but also for her family especially because of his need for that familial connection? Yes. Do I think Navy was influenced by her desire never to be a mother and finding a partner who didn’t mind that desire? Perhaps. Do I think they’re a bit young for all these life decisions? Also yes. But as the author has reminded us, these books aren’t real life and yet they capture deeply human, really evocative stories that trigger. I really enjoyed this softer than usual, slightly less violent addition to the Caselli series. My favourite part might have been the softening of Menace as he gets therapy. I love this author’s lover for era unfolding with the Casellis.
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
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:
Complicated
Landon is not his brother, he is Landon Caselli & I love how his story had similarities as Menace but was totally different. I also loved this version of found family & how that trope was displayed for Landon & his siblings. I also loved how Navy’s choice/belief/wants was written in a way that some women can relate to. Even as a woman who wants the opposite of Navy I can respect, admire & appreciate the way her story was written.
funny
hopeful
relaxing
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:
No
funny
hopeful
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:
No
This one is for all of the book girlies! To be a girl who loves to read and wants to experience the type of love that seems to only exist on paper. This entire book gave me a warm and fuzzy feeling. I loved how honest Landon was with Pooh, no matter how hard the truth was. From Kindle to sheets, a lover girl’s dream!
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes