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audiobibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
Possibly considered spoilers:
I loved Carian Coles Ashes & Embers series, so it was nice to have more story to Kenzi and Toren. I was weary going in, because I was worried about "grooming". I feel like this may have given a perspective (to me, at least), that offered there being way more to the relationship than "pervy uncle" behavior.
Obviously it is a book, so we don't get every moment they spend together, but their relationship definitely just changes as they get older. Torens history with Kenzi, as told in the book, definitely doesn't ever come across as him grooming her to be his when she's of age. He never seems to see her as more until she is of age, while she seemed to always have a crush on him which developed into the true love the experienced together.
If you are sensitive to age gaps with one partner being barely legal, this is definitely not for you. But I would recommend to some that don't mind that.
I loved Carian Coles Ashes & Embers series, so it was nice to have more story to Kenzi and Toren. I was weary going in, because I was worried about "grooming". I feel like this may have given a perspective (to me, at least), that offered there being way more to the relationship than "pervy uncle" behavior.
Obviously it is a book, so we don't get every moment they spend together, but their relationship definitely just changes as they get older. Torens history with Kenzi, as told in the book, definitely doesn't ever come across as him grooming her to be his when she's of age. He never seems to see her as more until she is of age, while she seemed to always have a crush on him which developed into the true love the experienced together.
If you are sensitive to age gaps with one partner being barely legal, this is definitely not for you. But I would recommend to some that don't mind that.
bellaboo233's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
barbistull's review against another edition
4.0
Kenzi and Toren have had a connection since the moment they met. As they both grew up, their friendship blossomed and mature. As Kenzi nears eighteen, she realizes that the connection with Tor is more than just friendly. With a fifteen year age difference, Tor is resistant to do anything to change his relationship with Kenzi. At the point that they both give in to their feelings, it is evident that they were truly destined to be together.
Please note that this book is definitely not for everyone. If age gap and/or taboo romance isn't your thing, keep moving.
4 out of 5 stars.
I received a free ARC from Forever and NetGalley; and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.
Please note that this book is definitely not for everyone. If age gap and/or taboo romance isn't your thing, keep moving.
4 out of 5 stars.
I received a free ARC from Forever and NetGalley; and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.
autylove's review against another edition
3.0
I’ll start by saying the writing is amazing and I will definitely read more books by this author. Which is why it’s a 3 star.
I’ve read credence and June 1st both pretty taboo in its own way. Usually age gaps and step whatever, dad’s friends … you name it doesn’t bother me BUT this felt so off and the flashbacks are definitely too much..
The fact the he was her godfather, there when she was born, literally was all her first (bought first animal, first word, lost virginity, etc) BABYSAT HER. He was literally around more than her own parents. Which the flashbacks made the story going forward very cringe.
I can see why people would love this and hate this book. I enjoyed the present tense when I didn’t think about the past tense.
I’ve read credence and June 1st both pretty taboo in its own way. Usually age gaps and step whatever, dad’s friends … you name it doesn’t bother me BUT this felt so off and the flashbacks are definitely too much..
The fact the he was her godfather, there when she was born, literally was all her first (bought first animal, first word, lost virginity, etc) BABYSAT HER. He was literally around more than her own parents. Which the flashbacks made the story going forward very cringe.
I can see why people would love this and hate this book. I enjoyed the present tense when I didn’t think about the past tense.
mina17's review against another edition
3.0
(2.75)I’m so confused and a little disturbed
My only wish is that toren shouldn’t have been there when kenzie was born, it just made so so weird. While I was reading each time they talk about how Tor would take care of kenzie when she was little( especially that scene where they jump from that to after sex) it’s just so weird, I really couldn’t digest it.
Other than that I liked how forbidden their love was, I kind of crave these kind of tropes and the age gap. I can get it, really.
These random ass moments in the past though, half of that shit was necessary to write. I swear this book shouldn’t have been 500 pages. The smut was so rushed( which I don’t even care about I the first page but he literally take off his boxers in one page then they’re done fucking in the second page) I also hate how rushed the last 20 pages were. It’s like kenzie has grown up, Asher miraculously allowed tor to date his daughter, and it’s just all too rushed tbh.
I like the build up, even if it’s long but I think such tropes deserve back and forth mainly because characters get conflicted and confused.
Anyway I was so excited when I first found about this book but I’m like meh, tor was sexy but idk. Wasn’t bad but wasn’t good either.
My only wish is that toren shouldn’t have been there when kenzie was born, it just made so so weird. While I was reading each time they talk about how Tor would take care of kenzie when she was little( especially that scene where they jump from that to after sex) it’s just so weird, I really couldn’t digest it.
Other than that I liked how forbidden their love was, I kind of crave these kind of tropes and the age gap. I can get it, really.
These random ass moments in the past though, half of that shit was necessary to write. I swear this book shouldn’t have been 500 pages. The smut was so rushed( which I don’t even care about I the first page but he literally take off his boxers in one page then they’re done fucking in the second page) I also hate how rushed the last 20 pages were. It’s like kenzie has grown up, Asher miraculously allowed tor to date his daughter, and it’s just all too rushed tbh.
I like the build up, even if it’s long but I think such tropes deserve back and forth mainly because characters get conflicted and confused.
Anyway I was so excited when I first found about this book but I’m like meh, tor was sexy but idk. Wasn’t bad but wasn’t good either.
anabelle_reads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25