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staciexx's review
DNF I’m surprised at the ratings on this book I really did try and give it a chance but the writing was just so messy and I had to call it quits
amywarnes's review against another edition
lighthearted
- 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? No
4.5
I really loved this book. It's kind of odd because I made notes on a few things that I didn't like, but overall I want to rate it highly because it was just such a nice comfort read with really loveable characters.
The writing was generally better than I'm used to from indie authors, Willow Hadley is fast becoming one of my favourite RH authors for this reason. The dialogue usually feels pretty natural and the banter between all of the characters is fun.
I love that Cricket has so many familial and platonic relationships and we get to spend some time enjoying them all. It is a little unrealistic that everyone completely adores her immediately, like people she's barely known for a week or two fighting over who gets to be her besties is a bit ridiculous. However, I do like that when she meets new people there's usually some interaction where Cricket does something nice, funny or endearing that makes people like her, so the fact that people like her isn't unfounded, it just sometimes feels like the relationships go from 0 to 100 very fast.
The guys are super sweet and the romance is great. I love the whole "she's probably our mate but we won't know until this date so for now we need to keep things platonic" situation, it adds great angst to the plot and feels like a pretty realistic barrier to the relationship. I also love how much the characters in general are pretty open with their communication with one another.
It's a good thing that the characters and romance are so good because they are pretty much the driving force behind the book 😅 I got to 90% through and was like "wait it's almost over? Nothing's really happened yet?" So there's not much plot but the characters definitely make it easy to get lost in their lives.
A few minor things that I didn't love:
The writing was generally better than I'm used to from indie authors, Willow Hadley is fast becoming one of my favourite RH authors for this reason. The dialogue usually feels pretty natural and the banter between all of the characters is fun.
I love that Cricket has so many familial and platonic relationships and we get to spend some time enjoying them all. It is a little unrealistic that everyone completely adores her immediately, like people she's barely known for a week or two fighting over who gets to be her besties is a bit ridiculous. However, I do like that when she meets new people there's usually some interaction where Cricket does something nice, funny or endearing that makes people like her, so the fact that people like her isn't unfounded, it just sometimes feels like the relationships go from 0 to 100 very fast.
The guys are super sweet and the romance is great. I love the whole "she's probably our mate but we won't know until this date so for now we need to keep things platonic" situation, it adds great angst to the plot and feels like a pretty realistic barrier to the relationship. I also love how much the characters in general are pretty open with their communication with one another.
It's a good thing that the characters and romance are so good because they are pretty much the driving force behind the book 😅 I got to 90% through and was like "wait it's almost over? Nothing's really happened yet?" So there's not much plot but the characters definitely make it easy to get lost in their lives.
A few minor things that I didn't love:
- Listing her bra size was so cringy and unnecessary 😬
- Getting changed in front of her brother is super weird, I don't care if you include a line saying "It might seem weird, but Emerson has seen me naked and helped me try on clothes a ton of times." Just because he's done it a lot doesn't make it less weird??
- Some parts of the writing get super repetitive, especially the guys' mannerisms. I know it's part of building their characters but there's only so many times you can read about Theo scrunching his nose and Cas running his hands through his hair before they start sounding ridiculous. And the number of times we have to read about them opening the car door for her, let's just assume they always do that for her please. Also being carried everywhere isn't cute, imagine how ridiculous that would look in real life.
So yeah, a few cringy things but for the most part it's a super cute, character-driven story and I can't wait to see what's to come in the next book!
woollywooloo's review
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Overall I enjoyed the story, though I almost did not finish this book, I really struggled at the start to get into it and was about to drop it until I saw others mention that around chapter 7 it gets better so I stuck with it and it turned out to be true.
eminaahhh's review
3.0
It's okay
Took me at least 7 chapters to get into and fully understand what is happening. The first several chapters have too many F-bombs but calm down towards the end.
Took me at least 7 chapters to get into and fully understand what is happening. The first several chapters have too many F-bombs but calm down towards the end.
sweetcaroline104's review
5.0
all the sweetness I needed
I don’t know why I put off reading this book for so long but it is a perfect read for me since I’m recovering from surgery. It’s super cute super fun and happy. I love seeing the relationship and their powers grow with each other and I can’t wait for the next book
I don’t know why I put off reading this book for so long but it is a perfect read for me since I’m recovering from surgery. It’s super cute super fun and happy. I love seeing the relationship and their powers grow with each other and I can’t wait for the next book
irachve's review against another edition
5.0
thoroughly enjoyed this book!/!! i genuinely love all the characters in here esp stella. weirdly liked how it the ending was so calm none of those cliffhangers or big revelations. i dont know i feel like im right in there with them theyre all my friends lol
talknerdybookblog's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Representation: Gay supporting characters, Lesbian supporting characters
Safety Rating: Safe
• No cheating
– MAJOR SPOILER FOR 3RD BOOK:Cas cheats on Cricket in the 3rd book after a misunderstanding. He jumps to the conclusion that Theo is her soulmate and lashes out by hooking up with his ex-girlfriend at Cricket's 18th birthday party. The whole school, including Cricket, witnesses him leading his ex-girlfriend up the stairs to his bedroom. In the bedroom, he kisses her and lets her grope him over the clothes. But he's drunk, and also, because of *magic* (it goes against the soulmate bond), he's physically revolted when he kisses the OW. Therefore, the cheating doesn't surpass kissing. All of this occurs <i>before</i> the Heroes find out they're all Cricket's soulmates but <i>after</i> the group decided they were boyfriend and girlfriend.
• No OM drama
– But there is angst between the Heroes about who Cricket's possible soul mate is since werewolf lore doesn't include polyamory
• Does have OW drama
– Cas's ex-girlfriend wants him back
• Does have the MCs pushing each other away
• No separation
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Slut-shaming of Heroine by side characters
Ending:HFN
Safety Rating: Safe
• No cheating
– MAJOR SPOILER FOR 3RD BOOK:
• No OM drama
– But there is angst between the Heroes about who Cricket's possible soul mate is since werewolf lore doesn't include polyamory
• Does have OW drama
– Cas's ex-girlfriend wants him back
• Does have the MCs pushing each other away
• No separation
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Slut-shaming of Heroine by side characters
Ending:
deltadeann's review against another edition
4.0
Saving Me From A Bookhole
After finishing up the Charlotte Reynolds series, I was scrambling a bit, needing to fill my heart up with something, anything after the hole those two novels left behind in me.
Thankfully, there was Cricket and her boys. While I wouldn't say this series is as good and you can definitely see a lot of growth in the writing here, this is certainly more than enough to hold me over for a little bit and I'm terribly excited to see the rest of this story unfold. Onto the next!
After finishing up the Charlotte Reynolds series, I was scrambling a bit, needing to fill my heart up with something, anything after the hole those two novels left behind in me.
Thankfully, there was Cricket and her boys. While I wouldn't say this series is as good and you can definitely see a lot of growth in the writing here, this is certainly more than enough to hold me over for a little bit and I'm terribly excited to see the rest of this story unfold. Onto the next!
katierocks4's review against another edition
5.0
Super cheesy rom-com!
This is suck a cute book!!! I love RH and I love werewolves and witches, and this book is just so freaking good!!! Definitely a one click. Cricket is so awesome and I love that she has protective brothers!!!
This is suck a cute book!!! I love RH and I love werewolves and witches, and this book is just so freaking good!!! Definitely a one click. Cricket is so awesome and I love that she has protective brothers!!!
lucifer_the_cat's review
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.0