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radipede's review
I was done with this book halfway through scene 1, but figured I better read the chapter at least to see if it gets any better. It happens! Not this time, though. This is my first and most likely last time reading this author.
I don't know if it's just this author's writing style, or trying to depict the FMC as a pretentious and aloof person, but I did NOT enjoy the prose. The FMC narrates like a film noir detective and it is not intriguing or entertaining enough to offset the annoying and off-putting dichotomy of the first scene (the FMC touring an apartment while watching a couple across the way have sex through their window )... it just felt so unserious and try-hard!
There is also a bit of exposition dumping in the dialogue, which I also don't like but tend to give a bit of leeway to because that part is difficult.
I don't know if it's just this author's writing style, or trying to depict the FMC as a pretentious and aloof person, but I did NOT enjoy the prose. The FMC narrates like a film noir detective and it is not intriguing or entertaining enough to offset the annoying and off-putting dichotomy of the first scene (
There is also a bit of exposition dumping in the dialogue, which I also don't like but tend to give a bit of leeway to because that part is difficult.
You can only be depressed for so long before people start rolling their eyes behind your back.
This is how I felt reading the dialogue, the FMC's inner thoughts, her narration, the description... close your eyes and throw a dart. There were some lines I found amusing, but they were repeated, which tired me.
Also, a pet peeve about bloom time: the FMC describes the sweet scent of cherry blossoms... in June. No, lol.
And another one:
Also, a pet peeve about bloom time: the FMC describes the sweet scent of cherry blossoms... in June. No, lol.
And another one:
He doesn't have an accent, French or otherwise.
Considering everyone has an accent... what does this man sound like?
DNF after Chapter 1. I am feeling the pull to read more, because I love complaining, but I don't hate myself enough to continue. I was able to get through the ACOTAR series because I was buddy reading it, but this was a solo endeavor.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
I obviously DNF'd this book, but have heard it is a nontraditional HEA with a high percentage of sex scenes. The big twist at the end is apparently very impactful.calliek927's review
5.0
OH.MY.GOODNESS! If I've learned anything from the 2 J.T. Geissinger books I've read, it is do NOT expect a traditional HEA, and prepare for some emotional rides. I read Pen Pal and was in shock, and now this one... what can I say? Twisty, passionate, sexy, heart-wrenching, complex, all around full fledge feel ALL.THE.THINGS.
This is how I can review this one, I thought Pen Pal was good. THIS one, however, blew it out of the water in terms of writing, characters, emotions, etc.
This is how I can review this one, I thought Pen Pal was good. THIS one, however, blew it out of the water in terms of writing, characters, emotions, etc.
cobaltbookshelf's review
1.0
I was tricked. Lied. Scammed. Robbed. Trolled. Bamboozled. Up to 70% is all smut I didn't cared about James or Olivia then that dumb twist ... I'm sure soap operas have better twists. One the worst epilogues I hate I read this book. BYE.
justjade_s's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
mechaderay's review
dark
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jemma86's review
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Omg the twist on twist, thats all I'm going to say
ugliestt's review
1.0
This one doesn't even get two stars for getting me with the plot twist because HELLO
is this author capable of writing just a regular fucking book??? Does everything NEED a plot twist that basically makes the entirety of the book before it POINTLESS??????
god I'm never trusting those Facebook romance book group bitches again
is this author capable of writing just a regular fucking book??? Does everything NEED a plot twist that basically makes the entirety of the book before it POINTLESS??????
god I'm never trusting those Facebook romance book group bitches again
livdom's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0