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bookdust_and_spice's review against another edition
4.0
My first Kandi Steiner and it did NOT disappoint. 4.5 stars!
I am a SUCKERRRR for age gap romances.. billionaire to boot? Sign me up, pleeeeease. I loved the way the tension starts in the first chapter and literally builds page by page.. we think there's release and then SIKE. This happens at least 2 more times. By the time our MCs are finally living out their fantasies we as the reader feel like we are also finally get some relief lol.
I felt like the relatability of our girl Aspen was spot on - post university, trying to find your place, kind of realizing that you've been coasting in the comfort of a relationship that's been your constant only to discover that you have SO. MUCH. TO. OFFER. I feel like billionaire romances get flak for being too out of touch (which, obviously.. its fiction and also - bet you aren't a billionaire, Susan) - but towards the 80% mark this even had me being a little "ehhhhh."
Overall, I loved the dynamic between Aspen and Theo - you might could argue
If you like:
- watching the FMC bloom like a dang flower when loved the right way (and also the freaking soonest lines of any MMC I've read so far this year, like literally.. send me a man like Theo lol)
- main character tension that builds and builds and alllllmost releases only to build and build and then BOOM
- happily-ever-afters without a third-act break-up
.. then you should read this one. She's a standalone that reads quick (like, less than 5 hours) and we get a chance to see the world through a creative's eyes - I bet you have a hard time putting this one down, too!
I am a SUCKERRRR for age gap romances.. billionaire to boot? Sign me up, pleeeeease. I loved the way the tension starts in the first chapter and literally builds page by page.. we think there's release and then SIKE. This happens at least 2 more times. By the time our MCs are finally living out their fantasies we as the reader feel like we are also finally get some relief lol.
I felt like the relatability of our girl Aspen was spot on - post university, trying to find your place, kind of realizing that you've been coasting in the comfort of a relationship that's been your constant only to discover that you have SO. MUCH. TO. OFFER. I feel like billionaire romances get flak for being too out of touch (which, obviously.. its fiction and also - bet you aren't a billionaire, Susan) - but towards the 80% mark this even had me being a little "ehhhhh."
Overall, I loved the dynamic between Aspen and Theo - you might could argue
Spoiler
there's some cheating trope involved here, although I don't personally feel like anyone violated any boundaries that aren't sometimes pushed in dating relationships of younger peopleIf you like:
- watching the FMC bloom like a dang flower when loved the right way (and also the freaking soonest lines of any MMC I've read so far this year, like literally.. send me a man like Theo lol)
- main character tension that builds and builds and alllllmost releases only to build and build and then BOOM
- happily-ever-afters without a third-act break-up
.. then you should read this one. She's a standalone that reads quick (like, less than 5 hours) and we get a chance to see the world through a creative's eyes - I bet you have a hard time putting this one down, too!
528's review against another edition
2.5
Writing was good but i could not connect with both of the main characters.
gseif's review against another edition
I really need to stop choosing books based on one quote from a tiktok .
beckyrendon's review against another edition
4.0
Whirlwind romance at it's finest
Kandi Steiner pulled out all the stops for this exotic, whirlwind romance. I am quaking in jealousy over the adventures that Aspen stumbled upon. I mean, the dream guy isn't too bad either...
Close Quarters is an dream vacation mixed with a dream guy, throw in some conflicting emotions, and stir. Don't be discouraged by the first bitter taste because the after effect is pure bliss.
You just have to wade through the bad.
Kandi Steiner pulled out all the stops for this exotic, whirlwind romance. I am quaking in jealousy over the adventures that Aspen stumbled upon. I mean, the dream guy isn't too bad either...
Close Quarters is an dream vacation mixed with a dream guy, throw in some conflicting emotions, and stir. Don't be discouraged by the first bitter taste because the after effect is pure bliss.
You just have to wade through the bad.
caseroo7's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked Theo & Aspen! I couldn't put this book down and didn't want it to end! There was tons of chemistry here and I really liked their connection. Also I haven't read a lot of books with the same setting or circumstances (being on a luxury yacht/below deck vibes) so that was really great to get something new and different!
jessicagrubbs's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
savv_thomp's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5