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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
OH MY GOD! my curvy rival was a wild journey to actually sit down and read while being extremely busy with college and other books. starting this book had me nervous but i'm glad things worked out between jazz and leo. the amount of spice in this book was sooo good since this book definitely beat some books that had smut in here. i didn't like kai but at least him and his brother are figuring things out. i would like to see what happens with leo and jazz since i wanna see more of there journeys together. i also wanted to see what happens to kai and his job as he discovering the job field. overall such a great book that i liked.
fast-paced
This novella was super cute! Classic enemy to lovers, age gap, fast burn romance! I love seeing a plus size FMC! There wasn't a HUGE plot to this book, but I feel like in just over 100 pages, there was enough! I thoroughly enjoyed!
Thank you Leigh for an ARC of this fun novella!
Say hi to Leo! He might be a little gruff but don't be turned off bc under that hard exterior, he's got a soft center that just needs a little nurturing. I loved seeing Leo open up and share his emotions as he got closer to Jazz. It gave us a glimpse of his vulnerability and the reasons for his strict principles. And when we met his family? It was clear; he was simply trying to protect himself. But it really, *truly* made me giddy to see him be sweet and gentle with Jazz. Bc who goes and buys every flavor of chips WHEN HE DOESN'T EVEN EAT THEM? LEO, that's who. AKA a man in love.
And QUEEN JAZZ. I loved, loved, LOVED that she took her success into her own hands and pursued her passion on her own terms. To everyone who turned her away bc of her size, kindly fuck off. 😤 Being fat is not bad and it was such a joy to hear Jazz describe how she opened her gym as a space for *everyone* to feel excited about moving in their bodies, no matter their shape or size. Can we get a "hell yeah?!" HELL YEAH! And seeing her advocate for her work *and* put Leo in his place? HIGH FIVE! Bc her fire meant she was *not* going to let him walk all over her... at least not without her consent. 😉
These two were a ton of fun! I loved seeing their tension evolve into passion doused with care. Bc their meet cute was decidely not but once they cleared the air, their connection was explosive with a touch of softness. I loved seeing them in quieter moments as they confided in each other bc that gave way to understanding and respect. They may not agree on everything but they'll support each other's happiness.
CN: open-door romance, complicated family dynamics
Say hi to Leo! He might be a little gruff but don't be turned off bc under that hard exterior, he's got a soft center that just needs a little nurturing. I loved seeing Leo open up and share his emotions as he got closer to Jazz. It gave us a glimpse of his vulnerability and the reasons for his strict principles. And when we met his family? It was clear; he was simply trying to protect himself. But it really, *truly* made me giddy to see him be sweet and gentle with Jazz. Bc who goes and buys every flavor of chips WHEN HE DOESN'T EVEN EAT THEM? LEO, that's who. AKA a man in love.
And QUEEN JAZZ. I loved, loved, LOVED that she took her success into her own hands and pursued her passion on her own terms. To everyone who turned her away bc of her size, kindly fuck off. 😤 Being fat is not bad and it was such a joy to hear Jazz describe how she opened her gym as a space for *everyone* to feel excited about moving in their bodies, no matter their shape or size. Can we get a "hell yeah?!" HELL YEAH! And seeing her advocate for her work *and* put Leo in his place? HIGH FIVE! Bc her fire meant she was *not* going to let him walk all over her... at least not without her consent. 😉
These two were a ton of fun! I loved seeing their tension evolve into passion doused with care. Bc their meet cute was decidely not but once they cleared the air, their connection was explosive with a touch of softness. I loved seeing them in quieter moments as they confided in each other bc that gave way to understanding and respect. They may not agree on everything but they'll support each other's happiness.
CN: open-door romance, complicated family dynamics
I don’t know, I’m just not vibing with this. I don’t know if it’s the writing style or just how insta lust-y it is.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Medical content, Death of parent
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Just the motivation I needed
This was a fast paced, hot, passionate, instalove novella. I was a little shocked by the pacing at the beginning cause things heated up FAST, and I had let the cute little cover fool me. But sisteren, once I adjusted to the chemistry between Jazz and Leo I enjoyed this wet and wild ride. It was spicy, it was sexy, at times it was down right nasty and I was here for every fat girl loving moment of it. It was also sweet and cute, with a touch of drama that made for a quick read, but a still well developed story. I loved the representation. I enjoyed the writing. And I’m excited to read more of Leigh’s work.
ARC Review
This was a fast paced, hot, passionate, instalove novella. I was a little shocked by the pacing at the beginning cause things heated up FAST, and I had let the cute little cover fool me. But sisteren, once I adjusted to the chemistry between Jazz and Leo I enjoyed this wet and wild ride. It was spicy, it was sexy, at times it was down right nasty and I was here for every fat girl loving moment of it. It was also sweet and cute, with a touch of drama that made for a quick read, but a still well developed story. I loved the representation. I enjoyed the writing. And I’m excited to read more of Leigh’s work.
ARC Review