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hhushaw's review against another edition
3.0
An honest review thanks to NetGalley. This book takes us on the adventures 3 fiends have at a party. From each of the three friends point of view and each of the love interest and their adventures during the party. This was a quick steamy read, some of the girls stories better than the others.
stephsromancebooktalk's review against another edition
4.0
4.25 Stars / 5 Steam Fans
This was purely a cover request from NetGalley!! I was very intrigued by the three ladies on the cover to find that this story is about three lesbians. Sarah, Avery, and Kaitlyn are friends attending the birthday party of a rich girl from their childhood. Eleanor's birthday party turns into the setting of these three ladies finding, understanding, and reconnecting with lovers. The book is broken down by each lady's journey and each part gave all the emotions, sweetness, and smoking hot sexiness! I really enjoyed this book from the author and will be looking into reading more from this author.
This specific video review will be included in the August 2019 wrap-up.
For other video book reviews check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
This was purely a cover request from NetGalley!! I was very intrigued by the three ladies on the cover to find that this story is about three lesbians. Sarah, Avery, and Kaitlyn are friends attending the birthday party of a rich girl from their childhood. Eleanor's birthday party turns into the setting of these three ladies finding, understanding, and reconnecting with lovers. The book is broken down by each lady's journey and each part gave all the emotions, sweetness, and smoking hot sexiness! I really enjoyed this book from the author and will be looking into reading more from this author.
This specific video review will be included in the August 2019 wrap-up.
For other video book reviews check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
imzadirose's review against another edition
4.0
Received from NetGalley.
I had a hard time deciding what to rate this, I wavered between a 3 and a 4. Since I read the book in one day, I felt it was captivating enough to warrant a 4, though a 3.5 would be the ideal rating.
Party of Three is about three lesbian women who go to a party, who all have their own issues going on. At the party, all three find what they weren't expecting, which at the core was sex, but nothing wrong with a little sex.
The book was written in 3 parts, following each woman and here is where my wavering on ratings came in to play because I liked each section with varying degrees.
Sarah - Sarah had my favorite story, I liked her the most of the 3 ladies. I felt like we got to learn the most about her. I felt for her and could understand her and I liked that she found herself again and found some happiness. I'd rate Sarah's section a 4.
Avery - Avery's story was my second favorite. It felt a bit rushed, with the other things going on during the section. I felt like I didn't get to know Avery as much and didn't relate to her all that much. The story was cute though the role playing felt a little silly, but that's probably just me. I'd rate Avery's section a 3.
Kaitlyn - I didn't like Kaitlyn. I didn't like her story, her encounter, her personality... nothing. I couldn't relate to her at all. I found myself wanting to skip through her section and I had to keep going back and making myself read it. Kaitlyn was a bit of a bitch, hot then cold, dominant then submissive. She was all over the place and I just couldn't get behind her as a character. I'd rather Kaitlyn's section a 2.5.
Beyond the three stories, the under lining story was funny and I like what they pulled off. That was great. My only beef with the story was the use of "endearments". Not everyone uses a term of endearment, so seeing it so much and in EACH section was a bit much. It sat the wrong way with me. And they were all different too: honey, baby & love - one section each. One was the main character saying it, the other two were said to the main character. Just was overkill / too much.
But the book was super engaging, I didn't put it down much and read in one sitting. It was enjoyable and the sex was a bit tame but pretty hot. It was fun, well worth the read, I'm just picky.
I had a hard time deciding what to rate this, I wavered between a 3 and a 4. Since I read the book in one day, I felt it was captivating enough to warrant a 4, though a 3.5 would be the ideal rating.
Party of Three is about three lesbian women who go to a party, who all have their own issues going on. At the party, all three find what they weren't expecting, which at the core was sex, but nothing wrong with a little sex.
The book was written in 3 parts, following each woman and here is where my wavering on ratings came in to play because I liked each section with varying degrees.
Sarah - Sarah had my favorite story, I liked her the most of the 3 ladies. I felt like we got to learn the most about her. I felt for her and could understand her and I liked that she found herself again and found some happiness. I'd rate Sarah's section a 4.
Avery - Avery's story was my second favorite. It felt a bit rushed, with the other things going on during the section. I felt like I didn't get to know Avery as much and didn't relate to her all that much. The story was cute though the role playing felt a little silly, but that's probably just me. I'd rate Avery's section a 3.
Kaitlyn - I didn't like Kaitlyn. I didn't like her story, her encounter, her personality... nothing. I couldn't relate to her at all. I found myself wanting to skip through her section and I had to keep going back and making myself read it. Kaitlyn was a bit of a bitch, hot then cold, dominant then submissive. She was all over the place and I just couldn't get behind her as a character. I'd rather Kaitlyn's section a 2.5.
Beyond the three stories, the under lining story was funny and I like what they pulled off. That was great. My only beef with the story was the use of "endearments". Not everyone uses a term of endearment, so seeing it so much and in EACH section was a bit much. It sat the wrong way with me. And they were all different too: honey, baby & love - one section each. One was the main character saying it, the other two were said to the main character. Just was overkill / too much.
But the book was super engaging, I didn't put it down much and read in one sitting. It was enjoyable and the sex was a bit tame but pretty hot. It was fun, well worth the read, I'm just picky.
aluhealz's review against another edition
3.0
At its core, this book is very much sex with plot. While I did find each sex scene just a little bit unrealistic I don't think they were bad. I just have a hard time believing so much sex would happen on the spot like that. That is just me and my personal opinion though.
I did keep in mind the point of the book while reading it though and honestly, I do find that it delivered what it intended. I was surprised at the level of emotion portrayed with each of the three main characters and their third of the book. I actually enjoyed each of them and felt they were likable and unique compared to each other. They each had their own personality and while yea one was more or less focused on sex, each had a slightly different solution to their own plot relevant issues.
Overall, not the most intellectual of reads, but it is exactly what it says it's going to be and I enjoyed it.
I did keep in mind the point of the book while reading it though and honestly, I do find that it delivered what it intended. I was surprised at the level of emotion portrayed with each of the three main characters and their third of the book. I actually enjoyed each of them and felt they were likable and unique compared to each other. They each had their own personality and while yea one was more or less focused on sex, each had a slightly different solution to their own plot relevant issues.
Overall, not the most intellectual of reads, but it is exactly what it says it's going to be and I enjoyed it.
chocolatemeerkat's review against another edition
First off the cover and title make this book sound like this is going to be an FFF polyam romance. It is none of those things. Even with it not being that thing the first 25% that I read of Sarah stories was grossly acephobic and also she pretty much forced herself on her ex while drunk when her ex didnt want to have sex. No one owes you sex ever I dont care if they turn out to be a cheater. The treatment of asexuality as a prop was disgusting, as was the wooo I'm safe Ryan isnt actually a dude so I dont have to worry about not being a lesbian was incredibly gross and biphobic as well as potentially transphobic.
Sarah is also incredibly entitled especially about her business and the investor thinking he shouldnt have an opinion. Well guess what honey he doesnt want to loose money on a bakery in times square.
Also the weird plot point about Ryan and the kissing booth and the other girl probably liking kissing the entire town for her boyfriend is incredibly gross and regressive
I didnt bother with the other two stories but the only mention of bisexuality I did see was a bi girl conning one of the other girls into a threesome which hey is also incredibly biphobic.
This was not an enjoyable read with its treatment of mental health and other sexualities
Sarah is also incredibly entitled especially about her business and the investor thinking he shouldnt have an opinion. Well guess what honey he doesnt want to loose money on a bakery in times square.
Also the weird plot point about Ryan and the kissing booth and the other girl probably liking kissing the entire town for her boyfriend is incredibly gross and regressive
I didnt bother with the other two stories but the only mention of bisexuality I did see was a bi girl conning one of the other girls into a threesome which hey is also incredibly biphobic.
This was not an enjoyable read with its treatment of mental health and other sexualities
judeinthestars's review against another edition
5.0
[Edit October 14th after listening to the audiobook: Lori Prince narrating Sandy Lowe is a match made in heaven. I think I liked Party of Three even better as an audiobook than when I read it. Actually, I don’t think, I know I did, which is why I’m upgrading it from 4* to 5*. Prince has a gift for voicing ironic and self-deprecating inner thoughts and there are plenty of those in this story. She’s also excellent at sexy scenes, and there are plenty of those too. Another thing I love with Lori Prince is that you always know who’s talking, even when, like here, there are sometimes many characters, most of them women.
As I wrote in my first review, as steamy as they are, the stories told in Party of Three are also unexpectedly romantic. One evening, three friends, three love stories. And serious fun.]
As you might have guessed from the title (sometimes, titles are helpful like that), this book is about three friends and the night that changes their lives for the better, at their former schoolmate Eleanor’s twenty-fifth birthday party. At first I was a bit worried about it being written in three parts, as that sort of structure often feels artificial, but Lowe makes it work, and each part flows into the next naturally.
At the center of the first one is Sarah, whose ex really shattered her self-confidence, making her believe she’s not sexy and not worth of anyone’s attention beyond casual sex. Sexy and tender Ryan is the one who will help her build that confidence back. The second part is about Avery and her long-time crush on her Spencer, Eleanor’s younger sister, who’s studying to become a sex therapist. The last part centers around Kaitlyn and her high school sweetheart, the one who broke her heart.
I know some reviewers were a little offended by some of the words the author uses or certain situations but I didn’t really notice them while I was reading. Some things didn’t work for me but they didn’t bother me either.
If you’re looking for a fun and light read with a few sharp bits, this is it. Of course it’s steamy hot, but it’s also pretty romantic in its own way. Come for the sex, stay for the romance or come for the romance, stay for the sex, either way you win.
I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
As I wrote in my first review, as steamy as they are, the stories told in Party of Three are also unexpectedly romantic. One evening, three friends, three love stories. And serious fun.]
As you might have guessed from the title (sometimes, titles are helpful like that), this book is about three friends and the night that changes their lives for the better, at their former schoolmate Eleanor’s twenty-fifth birthday party. At first I was a bit worried about it being written in three parts, as that sort of structure often feels artificial, but Lowe makes it work, and each part flows into the next naturally.
At the center of the first one is Sarah, whose ex really shattered her self-confidence, making her believe she’s not sexy and not worth of anyone’s attention beyond casual sex. Sexy and tender Ryan is the one who will help her build that confidence back. The second part is about Avery and her long-time crush on her Spencer, Eleanor’s younger sister, who’s studying to become a sex therapist. The last part centers around Kaitlyn and her high school sweetheart, the one who broke her heart.
I know some reviewers were a little offended by some of the words the author uses or certain situations but I didn’t really notice them while I was reading. Some things didn’t work for me but they didn’t bother me either.
If you’re looking for a fun and light read with a few sharp bits, this is it. Of course it’s steamy hot, but it’s also pretty romantic in its own way. Come for the sex, stay for the romance or come for the romance, stay for the sex, either way you win.
I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
ssejig's review against another edition
3.0
One night can change your life as friends Sarah, Avery, and Kaitlyn are about to find out. None of them are incredibly excited about the party but Sarah doesn't want to go at all. Her last SO left her with some pretty significant emotional scars, especially surrounding sex. What she needs is someone who can show her that her ex didn't' know what she was talking about.
Avery, on the other hand, is okay with going. But she's startled that the birthday girl's sister is back in town and all grown up. Can this best-friend's-sibling trope work out into an HEA?
Kaitlyn is also in for a surprise. The girl she loved in high school, the one who left, is not only back in town, she means to stay. And to fight for Kaitlyn.
All three stories are fine but none really popped for me. I like a story where I can connect to the characters and I just couldn't.
Avery, on the other hand, is okay with going. But she's startled that the birthday girl's sister is back in town and all grown up. Can this best-friend's-sibling trope work out into an HEA?
Kaitlyn is also in for a surprise. The girl she loved in high school, the one who left, is not only back in town, she means to stay. And to fight for Kaitlyn.
All three stories are fine but none really popped for me. I like a story where I can connect to the characters and I just couldn't.
stephsromancebooktalk's review
4.0
4.25 Stars / 5 Steam Fans
This was purely a cover request from NetGalley!! I was very intrigued by the three ladies on the cover to find that this story is about three lesbians. Sarah, Avery, and Kaitlyn are friends attending the birthday party of a rich girl from their childhood. Eleanor's birthday party turns into the setting of these three ladies finding, understanding, and reconnecting with lovers. The book is broken down by each lady's journey and each part gave all the emotions, sweetness, and smoking hot sexiness! I really enjoyed this book from the author and will be looking into reading more from this author.
This specific video review will be included in the August 2019 wrap-up.
For other video book reviews check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
This was purely a cover request from NetGalley!! I was very intrigued by the three ladies on the cover to find that this story is about three lesbians. Sarah, Avery, and Kaitlyn are friends attending the birthday party of a rich girl from their childhood. Eleanor's birthday party turns into the setting of these three ladies finding, understanding, and reconnecting with lovers. The book is broken down by each lady's journey and each part gave all the emotions, sweetness, and smoking hot sexiness! I really enjoyed this book from the author and will be looking into reading more from this author.
This specific video review will be included in the August 2019 wrap-up.
For other video book reviews check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
8amtrain's review against another edition
2.0
[netgalley arc]
1.5 stars but let’s round it up because kaitlyn’s story was okay and i appreciated opening with sarah’s vastly different class experience. i was excited to read this because it seems like dyke drama x manhattan socialite escapism would be a fun and dramatic romp, but the conflicts came off as manufactured and way too played up, and the anthology format (each girl gets her own section of the book) made everything feel rushed and basically killed character development as the author struggled to escalate from first meeting to sex scene before the chapter limit was up.
that said i also found the sex scenes (and the buildup to them) hard to read? with some awkward dialogue and implausible dynamics for strangers who had literally just met, or an ex one hasnt seen in years, etc.
1.5 stars but let’s round it up because kaitlyn’s story was okay and i appreciated opening with sarah’s vastly different class experience. i was excited to read this because it seems like dyke drama x manhattan socialite escapism would be a fun and dramatic romp, but the conflicts came off as manufactured and way too played up, and the anthology format (each girl gets her own section of the book) made everything feel rushed and basically killed character development as the author struggled to escalate from first meeting to sex scene before the chapter limit was up.
that said i also found the sex scenes (and the buildup to them) hard to read? with some awkward dialogue and implausible dynamics for strangers who had literally just met, or an ex one hasnt seen in years, etc.
corrie's review
4.0
Oh dear, I finished this ARC a few weeks ago but forgot to write down my thoughts right away (not the brightest move, I know). And now the ARC file has destroyed itself and I can't access it anymore to refresh my mind.
Ah well... I think I will take a little break from ARC's and work through the pile I still haven't read yet.
Okay, so what do I remember... there were three single women going to this rich friend's party. They all hook up over the course of the evening. The first couple didn't know each other, the other two were doing the naughty with people they knew. There was a lot of sex and not so much plot (but that was the set-up of the whole book). There are some slapstick moments, oh... and there is an evil two-timing fiancé as well.
Sandy Lowe really can write erotica. I loved her short story Party Games and I hoped she would write more in the same spirit. I was not disappointed.
f/f explicit
Themes: uncomplicated read, plenty of sexy times, fun.
4 stars
Ah well... I think I will take a little break from ARC's and work through the pile I still haven't read yet.
Okay, so what do I remember... there were three single women going to this rich friend's party. They all hook up over the course of the evening. The first couple didn't know each other, the other two were doing the naughty with people they knew. There was a lot of sex and not so much plot (but that was the set-up of the whole book). There are some slapstick moments, oh... and there is an evil two-timing fiancé as well.
Sandy Lowe really can write erotica. I loved her short story Party Games and I hoped she would write more in the same spirit. I was not disappointed.
f/f explicit
Themes: uncomplicated read, plenty of sexy times, fun.
4 stars