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florpauttazzo's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
imme_van_gorp's review against another edition
3.0
|| 3.0 stars ||
This book is quite alright. It's very fluffy and definitely has its sweet moments, but there is just something missing for me.
Even though I enjoyed this novel, I wasn't fully invested. I didn't feel an emotional connection to the characters or the story. That's not to say the concept isn't cute or the character's aren't nice, because they are. I would even say Ren and Cole have some definite chemistry between them.
Yet, everything all remains rather surface level. There is no tension, drama or anything thrilling. Of course it's cute that everything is so smooth sailing, but then again, it can also be rather boring.
Frustratingly, Ren and Cole claim to have this very deep bond, specifically through this anonymous dating app they're on, but I never really saw that. To me, all they really had was banter and sexual chemistry.
Later on, I did start to see more of that deep bond coming from Cole as he was very supportive of Ren, and pushed him in all the right ways, which ultimately made him my favourite of the two.
Anyway, long story short, there's not much special about this novel, but there is also not much wrong with it.
I think this is one of those books where your enjoyment depends a lot on the mood you're in. I mean, if you're looking for something angsty and filled with emotions, then this is definitely not the right read for you at the moment.
'Four Bears Construction' series:
1. Caulky - 3.0 stars
6. Stripped - 2.5 stars
Short Story:
1.5. Happy Birthday, Honey - 1.0 star
This book is quite alright. It's very fluffy and definitely has its sweet moments, but there is just something missing for me.
Even though I enjoyed this novel, I wasn't fully invested. I didn't feel an emotional connection to the characters or the story. That's not to say the concept isn't cute or the character's aren't nice, because they are. I would even say Ren and Cole have some definite chemistry between them.
Yet, everything all remains rather surface level. There is no tension, drama or anything thrilling. Of course it's cute that everything is so smooth sailing, but then again, it can also be rather boring.
Frustratingly, Ren and Cole claim to have this very deep bond, specifically through this anonymous dating app they're on, but I never really saw that. To me, all they really had was banter and sexual chemistry.
Later on, I did start to see more of that deep bond coming from Cole as he was very supportive of Ren, and pushed him in all the right ways, which ultimately made him my favourite of the two.
Anyway, long story short, there's not much special about this novel, but there is also not much wrong with it.
I think this is one of those books where your enjoyment depends a lot on the mood you're in. I mean, if you're looking for something angsty and filled with emotions, then this is definitely not the right read for you at the moment.
'Four Bears Construction' series:
1. Caulky - 3.0 stars
6. Stripped - 2.5 stars
Short Story:
1.5. Happy Birthday, Honey - 1.0 star
krispyaustin's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
kendallkels14's review against another edition
4.0
Love Cole and Ren!
Super cute romance! Low angst. I loved Cole and Ren both. They were funny and cute and relatable! Can’t wait for the next book in this series!!
Super cute romance! Low angst. I loved Cole and Ren both. They were funny and cute and relatable! Can’t wait for the next book in this series!!
abbeymartin's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
smelsela's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
wolverinefactor's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this and can’t wait to read the next book in this series. It also offered a download for a bonus short story so I obviously had to get it. I’ll read that soon-ish
renteigl's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5