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zeus_strider's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mdee's review against another edition
5.0
2nd Read - 06/01/18
5 stars
Just reread this before picking up the sequel and gotta say that I loved it even more than the first time. Ahh I love Arden so much and can’t wait to see what he gets up to in the next book. I’m ready for all the laughs and angst!
1st Read - 16/04/17
4 stars + 1 star because of Arden
I absolutely loved this book! The entire time I was reading it, I kept hoping that it wouldn’t end (which is funny since this was over 300 pages in length). Therefore I’m ecstatic that there will be more books in the series.
Looking at the reviews, it’s clear that while some people immensely enjoyed this, others did not. While I understand some of the critiques, like not getting to fully know about Caspian and his inner demons, I’m more than willing to wait and discover what those will be throughout the next few books. I personally enjoyed the slow manner in which Caspian and Arden’s relationship is developing. They still have a long way to go before their relationship is anything near being whole and I’m excited to go on that journey with them.
In terms of the characters, Caspian is still largely a mystery and I hope to learn more about him in the next book. Arden on the other hand, I found to be utterly adorable. I loved everything about him from his wit, to his charming personality, his insecurities, and even his crying jags. He kept me entertained throughout and I couldn't help but to root for him. I would have given this book 4 stars, but am adding 1 more star solely due to how much I loved Arden.
Can't wait for the next book!
5 stars
Just reread this before picking up the sequel and gotta say that I loved it even more than the first time. Ahh I love Arden so much and can’t wait to see what he gets up to in the next book. I’m ready for all the laughs and angst!
1st Read - 16/04/17
4 stars + 1 star because of Arden
I absolutely loved this book! The entire time I was reading it, I kept hoping that it wouldn’t end (which is funny since this was over 300 pages in length). Therefore I’m ecstatic that there will be more books in the series.
Looking at the reviews, it’s clear that while some people immensely enjoyed this, others did not. While I understand some of the critiques, like not getting to fully know about Caspian and his inner demons, I’m more than willing to wait and discover what those will be throughout the next few books. I personally enjoyed the slow manner in which Caspian and Arden’s relationship is developing. They still have a long way to go before their relationship is anything near being whole and I’m excited to go on that journey with them.
In terms of the characters, Caspian is still largely a mystery and I hope to learn more about him in the next book. Arden on the other hand, I found to be utterly adorable. I loved everything about him from his wit, to his charming personality, his insecurities, and even his crying jags. He kept me entertained throughout and I couldn't help but to root for him. I would have given this book 4 stars, but am adding 1 more star solely due to how much I loved Arden.
Can't wait for the next book!
jackiehorne's review against another edition
5.0
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lalexvp's review against another edition
4.0
I am so in love with Arden St. Ives. He is a fantastic character to follow.
hearts_aflame's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve read this book about 3-4 times now, and it’s still always just as charming. Arden is really a great character, absolutely easy to adore.
Caspien is….well, he’s Caspien. Hot and sexy and emotionally unavailable.
This is fiction, a place to embrace unrealistic scenarios and indulge in them without feeling guilty. And for that, I adore this book. It’s a wonderful escape from reality and I was once again very shocked when I reached the end because it is one of the few books where I don’t find myself staring at the “x minutes left in book/chapter” on my kindle.
Caspien is….well, he’s Caspien. Hot and sexy and emotionally unavailable.
This is fiction, a place to embrace unrealistic scenarios and indulge in them without feeling guilty. And for that, I adore this book. It’s a wonderful escape from reality and I was once again very shocked when I reached the end because it is one of the few books where I don’t find myself staring at the “x minutes left in book/chapter” on my kindle.
sarahsupastar's review
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
amarreth's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault
contains kink/BDSM elementslovetlr's review against another edition
challenging
dark
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Just not my thing but if you want gay bdsm, this is your book
nick_name_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.25
sewerratdaddy's review against another edition
3.0
So little happened in this book and Caspian is hard to sympathize with (but there is 2 more books in the series, plenty of time for development). I did enjoy the writing and Arden's personality. Just got way too much second hand embarrassment from him at times.