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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
anbelle's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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? No
4.5
theliteraryvixen's review against another edition
5.0
I don't even know where to begin with my review. Ashley Jade has blown my mind. Complicated Hearts is a gut wrenching and soul searching read. I loved all the characters! Especially Asher. Yes even him. Everyone has a story. He's no different. There is more to this story than just sexy time, although the sexy times are very sexy. I have to point out that the story is just as awesome. I enjoyed the heck out of this book and I can't wait to read the next one! If you've never read an Ashley Jade book, this is THE one to read. I give this 5 stars!
bethbetweenthepages's review against another edition
5.0
Such a great continuation and story! I love the twists and turns this story takes- I found myself actually grabbing my mouth at one point. This duet made me smile, get teary eyed, and filled my heart with so much love.
halfdutchlady's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars. Lust, Love & Loads of Frustration
I truly enjoy the premises of this story, but getting down to the basics with Breslin, Asher & Landon takes the whole book and requires a lot of reading between the lines. Rather than describing what the characters are feeling, thinking or hope to do, the author tells you rather than allowing the reader to connect. It’s the part I like the least and why I rate this book 3.5 stars. I want to empathize with them, but the writing isn’t there. Bummer.
Angst, frustration, raging hormones and the confusion of being an adult in love & lust in college are true for all three. Themes include: sexual experimentation, threesomes (but not the gritty details), letting go of the past, first love, and coming to terms with who one is and what makes you happy.
Despite the blurb indicating m/m, m/f and m/f/m intimate encounters, the focus is mostly on m/f and a few oral m/m scenes. Erotic in nature, but the writing of the scenes doesn’t evoke the energy nor any emotions I expect from a seasoned author. Sure, you know what’s happening, but that’s it. Boring!
Unfortunately, this book doesn’t have any scenes of the trio together. The cliffhanger ending is anticipated and disappointing. I was hoping there was going to be interaction between Asher & Bre before the book ended and then book two would be more about the relationships. Yes, frustrating for the reader and frustration amongst the characters. I’m hoping book 2 will have a faster timeline and not drag out. Onward.
I truly enjoy the premises of this story, but getting down to the basics with Breslin, Asher & Landon takes the whole book and requires a lot of reading between the lines. Rather than describing what the characters are feeling, thinking or hope to do, the author tells you rather than allowing the reader to connect. It’s the part I like the least and why I rate this book 3.5 stars. I want to empathize with them, but the writing isn’t there. Bummer.
Angst, frustration, raging hormones and the confusion of being an adult in love & lust in college are true for all three. Themes include: sexual experimentation, threesomes (but not the gritty details), letting go of the past, first love, and coming to terms with who one is and what makes you happy.
Despite the blurb indicating m/m, m/f and m/f/m intimate encounters, the focus is mostly on m/f and a few oral m/m scenes. Erotic in nature, but the writing of the scenes doesn’t evoke the energy nor any emotions I expect from a seasoned author. Sure, you know what’s happening, but that’s it. Boring!
Unfortunately, this book doesn’t have any scenes of the trio together. The cliffhanger ending is anticipated and disappointing. I was hoping there was going to be interaction between Asher & Bre before the book ended and then book two would be more about the relationships. Yes, frustrating for the reader and frustration amongst the characters. I’m hoping book 2 will have a faster timeline and not drag out. Onward.
audralynn93's review against another edition
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
jamhow's review against another edition
3.0
While I really loved the set up, premise, and characters in this book...
I really don't understand the author's decision to turn this story into a two book duet. This did not at all feel like book one of a duet. This felt like an unfinished story. Like the first quarter of a story that randomly ends before things get going. This book had a beginning, and maybe the beginnings of a middle and no end. Maybe this book could have worked if it was a prequel novella because it was such a weird choice for this to be its own book. I really don't understand why this duet wasn't just one book?
I don't feel like I'm properly able to rate this book until after I finish book 2 so I am going to wait. I really like where the story is going - just not sure why this was its own book?
UPDATE: After finishing book 2, I decided to rate this one 3 stars. It's not a bad book - but it is a lot of set up without a lot of actual story.
I really don't understand the author's decision to turn this story into a two book duet. This did not at all feel like book one of a duet. This felt like an unfinished story. Like the first quarter of a story that randomly ends before things get going. This book had a beginning, and maybe the beginnings of a middle and no end. Maybe this book could have worked if it was a prequel novella because it was such a weird choice for this to be its own book. I really don't understand why this duet wasn't just one book?
I don't feel like I'm properly able to rate this book until after I finish book 2 so I am going to wait. I really like where the story is going - just not sure why this was its own book?
UPDATE: After finishing book 2, I decided to rate this one 3 stars. It's not a bad book - but it is a lot of set up without a lot of actual story.