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samix3reads's review
challenging
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? It's complicated
3.25
bookish_noa's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
exquisite_tragedy's review against another edition
4.0
Tropes/Themes:
-MF contemporary romance
-Second chance
-Musician Hero x Manager Heroine
-Brother’s best friend
-Friends to lovers
-POC author and hero
-Dual POV
-Book #1 (ends in a HFN) - You should definitely read the prequel novella Flow before this because it gives their relationship a lot more context
Okay, I get the hype now. This was just as emotional and romantic as everyone said it was. Second chance is still one of my least favorite romance tropes, but I actually really enjoyed it here. It definitely added a lot to the angst and tension between Grip and Bristol throughout the book. Given their complicated past and intertwined present, these two have off major soulmates vibes.
I’m not surprised I ended up loving this, Kennedy Ryan seriously never misses for me.
CWs for multiple conversations about sexual assault (date rape and assault by a police officer), racism, blackmail, sexual exploitation, death/loss of a loved one
Story: 4/5
Audiobook: 5/5 (narrated by Jakobi Diem & Maxine Mitchell)
Length 14h49min
-MF contemporary romance
-Second chance
-Musician Hero x Manager Heroine
-Brother’s best friend
-Friends to lovers
-POC author and hero
-Dual POV
-Book #1 (ends in a HFN) - You should definitely read the prequel novella Flow before this because it gives their relationship a lot more context
Okay, I get the hype now. This was just as emotional and romantic as everyone said it was. Second chance is still one of my least favorite romance tropes, but I actually really enjoyed it here. It definitely added a lot to the angst and tension between Grip and Bristol throughout the book. Given their complicated past and intertwined present, these two have off major soulmates vibes.
I’m not surprised I ended up loving this, Kennedy Ryan seriously never misses for me.
CWs for multiple conversations about sexual assault (date rape and assault by a police officer), racism, blackmail, sexual exploitation, death/loss of a loved one
Story: 4/5
Audiobook: 5/5 (narrated by Jakobi Diem & Maxine Mitchell)
Length 14h49min
rejh's review against another edition
5.0
wow this book was INSANE.
read the prequel and i adored it and i loved this so much
and kai and rhyson were so cute
read the prequel and i adored it and i loved this so much
and kai and rhyson were so cute
kerithesmutslut's review against another edition
5.0
Where have I been?! This book was so freaking good! The first 50% really frustrated me, it was so dang angsty to the point I felt like I would need blood pressure medication. The next 50% was so well done, all I can say is bravo
amberisalwaysreading86's review against another edition
5.0
A Heart attack between Covers!
Kennedy Ryan! Ma'am! I wanna speak with a manager. My gawd woman,this book nearly did me in.
I threw my Kindle,I cursed your name,and then I ended up swooning on the floor.
I've never had a literary couple give me the kind of push and pull Grip and Bristol have.
The indecisive angst gutted me one moment and thrilled me the next. I realize their story isn't over yet, and I'm a total glutton for punishment,so I won't even give myself a recovery period before diving in to "Still".
Just know that this couple is the real deal,and their love and art have made a deep impression,and moved me.
Kennedy Ryan! Ma'am! I wanna speak with a manager. My gawd woman,this book nearly did me in.
I threw my Kindle,I cursed your name,and then I ended up swooning on the floor.
I've never had a literary couple give me the kind of push and pull Grip and Bristol have.
The indecisive angst gutted me one moment and thrilled me the next. I realize their story isn't over yet, and I'm a total glutton for punishment,so I won't even give myself a recovery period before diving in to "Still".
Just know that this couple is the real deal,and their love and art have made a deep impression,and moved me.
bellaoconnor's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.5