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thaliareads's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
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
4.5
Truly an incredibly entertaining book, and boy was it steamy. I loved the setup and that Margot and Olivia were getting a chance to figure out what could have been if massive miscommunication hadn't been at play in high school. I do love how this book ended, just had some second hand stress from the continued communication issues that persisted as things really started to hit off again between Margot and Olivia.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, and Alcohol
Olivia's previous marriage was a toxic relationship. Margot does struggle with some feelings that people are abandoning her and moving on.avidreaderandgeekgirl's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I think I may have read too many of her books too close together, as I didn't enjoy this one as much as the others. I think it was too focused on just the two MCs, and didn't have enough of other characters and things going on outside of the relationship to me. I also just got bored about 50% through. I did like the last 20% just that 30% was boring and I had trouble paying attention to it. It was spicy enough for once! LOL. I also wish she didn't always use the same narrator for all her books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol
Moderate: Medical content, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Gaslighting and Emotional abuse
dwoht's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.75
this one is cute and spicy. second chance romance and friends to lovers what more could you ask for? but the miscommunication trope pissed me off so much. i hate it in any kind of book. i think the first part is kind of hard to read because margot and olivia keeps you on guessing if will they or won't they. it also felt like they barely scratched their issues, together and on their own. it felt lacking in a sense that i feel like their problems aren't solved? idk
it was a good read and the third book that i've read from the author, but in the series i like written in the stars more, i guess.
it was a good read and the third book that i've read from the author, but in the series i like written in the stars more, i guess.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Cursing
Minor: Medical content
em_daydreaming's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
melissalynn117's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
hobbithopeful's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I had to turn on the fan while reading this book because WOW does it get steamy! *fans self* This is the 3rd book in the Written in the Stars series, a point I missed before reading because I picked this book out at the library for a blind book date. The key words that got my attention were: second chance romance and Sapphic! The story follows assistant wedding planner and divorcee Olivia, who has finally gotten her chance to plan the biggest wedding of the season. She is excited, confidant, and ready to succeed until she realize the Best Woman is none other then Margot Cooper. Margot who she hasn't seen in 10 years. Margot who used to be her best friend. Margot who she once spent a week with having the best sex of her life, before their friendship disintegrated.
I love second chance romances, especially if they are done *right*. I need flashbacks, I want angst, I want a SLOW BURN! And hey guess what? This one delivered on ALL FRONTS!! The chemistry between Olivia and Margot, the tension, the LUSTFUL GLANCES! All of the spicy scenes are incredibly hot and *very* well written. ;) The characters are so rounded and of course they have flaws that make you want to shake them at times. This was a great read that put a smile on my face and made my week much brighter.
The Cover
You guys know my number one gripe about romance covers is how unoriginal they typically are. Go into any bookstore and half the books in the romance section have the main characters in this back to back pose.
I do like the background and the design of the cover! It is very pretty and scenic and matches the other covers in the series. I really like the Ombre sky effect, but other then that don't really have much to say other then I do love the characters outfits, it suits their personalities and descriptions perfectly.
The cover illustration is by Elizaveta Rusalskaya
I love second chance romances, especially if they are done *right*. I need flashbacks, I want angst, I want a SLOW BURN! And hey guess what? This one delivered on ALL FRONTS!! The chemistry between Olivia and Margot, the tension, the LUSTFUL GLANCES! All of the spicy scenes are incredibly hot and *very* well written. ;) The characters are so rounded and of course they have flaws that make you want to shake them at times. This was a great read that put a smile on my face and made my week much brighter.
The Cover
You guys know my number one gripe about romance covers is how unoriginal they typically are. Go into any bookstore and half the books in the romance section have the main characters in this back to back pose.
I do like the background and the design of the cover! It is very pretty and scenic and matches the other covers in the series. I really like the Ombre sky effect, but other then that don't really have much to say other then I do love the characters outfits, it suits their personalities and descriptions perfectly.
The cover illustration is by Elizaveta Rusalskaya
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Infidelity
Very, very, very, VERY steamy! *wriggles eyebrows* Not a book to read in public ;)fanboyriot's review against another edition
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
5.0
Really liked this book. The humor was good, the characters were detailed and pleasant to read, it had second-chance vibes without a heavy angst backstory, and the ending was really cute. Just an overall nice read.
Sapphic
Light Angst
Good Humor
Second Chances
Friends to Lovers
Sapphic
Light Angst
Good Humor
Second Chances
Friends to Lovers
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Infidelity, Medical content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent
a_win_in_clear_rain's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Cute, but not my personal favorite. I just didn't fall in love with the characters as much as I hoped (although I did like the side characters more than the main couple).
I'm not at all one for spicy romance books, so this one was less for me, but I'm glad I finished it, I did like the ending.
I'm not at all one for spicy romance books, so this one was less for me, but I'm glad I finished it, I did like the ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
torikate7's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Cursing
abigpigeon's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content