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hallehamilton's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
5.0
zaza_bdp's review
4.0
Awwww mais quel petit bijou de swoon cette romance de Briar Prescott !
J'ai été complètement conquise par ce best-friends-to-lovers, par la progression très naturelle de la romance, et par les personnages. Ces deux mecs ont su me faire rire à gorge déployée, me faire swooner, me faire ronchonner un peu par moments ...
L'histoire en elle-même n'a rien d'exceptionnelle, on est dans le classique scénario du mec secrètement amoureux de son meilleur ami depuis des années (enfin, il dit que c'est résolu etc, mais on se rend bien compte que ce n'est pas vrai) VS le gars qui traverse une période de remise en question et qui se rend compte qu'il a sous les yeux ce qu'il a toujours voulu, mais sans le savoir.
La trame générale du livre est très basique, il n'y a pas beaucoup de rebondissements, certains trouveront sûrement même ce livre assez plat, mais moi, j'ai adoré la progression de la relation entre les deux hommes, j'ai adoré leur complicité, j'ai forcément été conquise par la façon dont Gray découvre sa nouvelle sexualité. J'ai également adoré la sœur de Kai (et aussi son beau-frère), avec son humour décapant et son soutien inconditionnel.
J'ai ADORÉ la scène du premier baiser entre Gray et Kai, digne d'une comédie romantique (je l'ai d'ailleurs relue plusieurs fois de suite), ce mélange de jalousie et d'aveuglement total, c'est trop bon ! Il ne manquait plus que la pluie battante pour que le cliché de la méga scène de premier baiser soit parfait !
liliavisser's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.75
amris's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
imme_van_gorp's review
3.5
This book really thrives on its cuteness and light-hearted vibe. It has some humour sprinkled in there as well, which is always something I appreciate.
However, there is also a more serious tone with one of the main characters going through a mid-life crisis at 28. This was handled fairly well and actually served as a great secondary plot to the romance.
Both Kai and Gray are likeable characters, and their initial friendship already seemed incredibly strong. They were truly there for each other, especially Gray for Kai.
Their transition into being more than friends was incredibly slow-burn, which I loved. Subsequently, it was a bit disappointing that once they got together, it felt like it all went quite fast with many skips in time and without much detail. The story basically went from very in-depth to slightly superficial. This could have definitely been done better and thus, I liked the beginning and middle of the novel a lot more than the end.
I'm a bit unsure of my exact stance on this novel as it was entirely enjoyable, but I'm not sure if the emotional side of it was intense and developed enough for my liking.
The overall storyline was exactly my cup of tea and there's not much I can pin-point I didn't like about it, yet something about the execution made me not be as in love with this novel as I could have been.
So yea, this is definitely a read I would recommend because of its high entertainment factor, but not something that'll go down as one of my favourites or anything. It was good, not amazing.
However, there is also a more serious tone with one of the main characters going through a mid-life crisis at 28. This was handled fairly well and actually served as a great secondary plot to the romance.
Both Kai and Gray are likeable characters, and their initial friendship already seemed incredibly strong. They were truly there for each other, especially Gray for Kai.
Their transition into being more than friends was incredibly slow-burn, which I loved. Subsequently, it was a bit disappointing that once they got together, it felt like it all went quite fast with many skips in time and without much detail. The story basically went from very in-depth to slightly superficial. This could have definitely been done better and thus, I liked the beginning and middle of the novel a lot more than the end.
I'm a bit unsure of my exact stance on this novel as it was entirely enjoyable, but I'm not sure if the emotional side of it was intense and developed enough for my liking.
The overall storyline was exactly my cup of tea and there's not much I can pin-point I didn't like about it, yet something about the execution made me not be as in love with this novel as I could have been.
So yea, this is definitely a read I would recommend because of its high entertainment factor, but not something that'll go down as one of my favourites or anything. It was good, not amazing.
ayjayy's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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