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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
Love Unleashed is a romcom between 2 vets that own businesses which exactly being right next to each other. Malakai is a traditional vet, and Parisa practices holistic and spiritual remedies for pets. This makes them to be competitive, and argue a lot due to different belief on animal treatment.
The concept is interesting, I love the setting, I love the description about the sea etc. I like it at first, as their argument is really intense. I try hard so hard to like the story and the characters but unfortunately I couldn't love it. I don't really see how they can have great chemistry (their feelings toward each other is also too sudden and abrupt. Like I could not imagine having an intense argument with someone I hate and the next 5 minutes I think of kissing them). Their banter was okay but some comes out cringe, and childish. I did not hate Parisa character, I admire how she love animal so much to the point she want to become vet, working hard to prove to her parents. But I hate how indecisive she is and how she use Dane (the second love interest) and calling him out as a boring person just because they have opposite personality. Like why going out with someone, when all you could think is Malakai, and the kissing between her and Malakai while she's dating Dane is pissing me off. Cheating? really?
Malakai is even more annoying character. urgh. I wish he could respect Parisa boundary more. Not suddenly on kissing her without consent? Well, at least they suit each other i guess.
Overall, it was an ok read. Thank you to Netgalley for the review copy.
The concept is interesting, I love the setting, I love the description about the sea etc. I like it at first, as their argument is really intense. I try hard so hard to like the story and the characters but unfortunately I couldn't love it. I don't really see how they can have great chemistry (their feelings toward each other is also too sudden and abrupt. Like I could not imagine having an intense argument with someone I hate and the next 5 minutes I think of kissing them). Their banter was okay but some comes out cringe, and childish. I did not hate Parisa character, I admire how she love animal so much to the point she want to become vet, working hard to prove to her parents. But I hate how indecisive she is and how she use Dane (the second love interest) and calling him out as a boring person just because they have opposite personality. Like why going out with someone, when all you could think is Malakai, and the kissing between her and Malakai while she's dating Dane is pissing me off. Cheating? really?
Malakai is even more annoying character. urgh. I wish he could respect Parisa boundary more. Not suddenly on kissing her without consent? Well, at least they suit each other i guess.
Overall, it was an ok read. Thank you to Netgalley for the review copy.
This was one of my favorite books this year.
I love how they didn't get together right after their first kiss, it gave some tension.
And GIRL, those things that happened after the party, I was almost crying.
It was written so well that I stayed up until 3 AM to finish it.
I love how they didn't get together right after their first kiss, it gave some tension.
And GIRL, those things that happened after the party, I was almost crying.
It was written so well that I stayed up until 3 AM to finish it.
This was a really sweet work rivals/enemies-to-lovers read. Overall I thought the main characters Parisa and Malakai had entertaining banter and I enjoyed seeing them grow closer over the length of the book. Along with the well developed main characters was a great cast of side characters who were intertwined with one another and had their own events happening in the book, adding to the complexity and authenticity of the whole story.
I would have liked to see more clearly the romance evolve between Parisa and Malakai since a lot of their relationship during the book was held back by other love interests who seemed sort of pointless past the first date.
overall I would recommend this for anyone looking for their next slow burn, enemies to lovers romance!
I would have liked to see more clearly the romance evolve between Parisa and Malakai since a lot of their relationship during the book was held back by other love interests who seemed sort of pointless past the first date.
overall I would recommend this for anyone looking for their next slow burn, enemies to lovers romance!
This was an amazing enemies to lovers book I have read. It was fun and made me laugh and also infuriating at times. I wanted to throw my kindle in some scenes and was talking to my cats about my thoughts (while they looked at me funny) and groaned my irritation.
Can´t wait to read about gianna next.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Can´t wait to read about gianna next.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Parisa runs a holistic pet wellness practice and is beloved by her clients but not so beloved by Malakai, the traditional veterinarian across the way. Parisa and Malakai constantly raise each other's hackles when they aren't resource-guarding their clients like a peanut butter-filled Kong, but maybe they only fight like cats and dogs because they aren't ready to admit how they really feel, at least not to themselves.
I love it when MCs fight so much that you yell at the book, "JUST KISS ALREADY!" Especially when the side characters are so loveable and constantly ask the MCs, "Are you sure you hate each other?"
Professional rivals, enemies-to-lovers, and opposites attract come together in the super fun romcom Love Unleashed. When I tell you all that, this book had me giggling the entire time I read it! I especially like how Parisa is carving her path, not just in veterinary medicine but also through her parents' expectations. The relationship between Parisa and her sister (aka the parents' favorite) was also refreshing; because her sister supported her wholeheartedly and didn't play into the "why don't you just try harder and do what they want" perfect sister archetype. I think my favorite part was that they didn't just go from hating to loving each other; they also learned to respect each other along the way.
I love it when MCs fight so much that you yell at the book, "JUST KISS ALREADY!" Especially when the side characters are so loveable and constantly ask the MCs, "Are you sure you hate each other?"
Professional rivals, enemies-to-lovers, and opposites attract come together in the super fun romcom Love Unleashed. When I tell you all that, this book had me giggling the entire time I read it! I especially like how Parisa is carving her path, not just in veterinary medicine but also through her parents' expectations. The relationship between Parisa and her sister (aka the parents' favorite) was also refreshing; because her sister supported her wholeheartedly and didn't play into the "why don't you just try harder and do what they want" perfect sister archetype. I think my favorite part was that they didn't just go from hating to loving each other; they also learned to respect each other along the way.
This was a cute romcom-style book. I loved the build-up between the characters throughout. The he falls first trope was used in a perfect not over-the-top way. The author built a story that was relatable and a book boyfriend that while I hated him at first had me cheering him on in the end. I loved the character development of both main characters. This is a slow burn low spice romcom I will definitely recommend to others.
“Their love is epic. It doesn’t require them to sacrifice their whole selves. There is room for their individuality and their togetherness. That’s what I want.”
Opposites attract
Enemies to lovers
I loved the characters of Parisa and Malakai and how this book started off with the enemies to lovers trope and an almost opposites attract vibe, but then it turned out that the characters had a lot more in common. The whole time I was rooting for the two of them to get together as they had such chemistry.
I loved getting see the family dynamics on both sides as well as the characters of both sisters being developed a little. I also loved the commentary of holistic vet medicine practises being used with traditional vet practises. Very thoughtful.
The dual POV starting with Parisa introduced Malakai at the perfect time and I loved how the scenes were carried on and not replayed for a page.
I found that Parisa’s relationship with Ketchup dude lasted a lot longer that’s it should have and I felt like Parisa had been written to that point to be quite a strong minded female MC and it just didn’t fit right in my brain that she wouldn’t have broken things off earlier. That relationship dragged for me and is the reason I gave the book 4 stars.
Otherwise, Love Unleashed was a really engaging romantic read and I totally binge read it! I look forward to reading the next books in the series!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Opposites attract
Enemies to lovers
I loved the characters of Parisa and Malakai and how this book started off with the enemies to lovers trope and an almost opposites attract vibe, but then it turned out that the characters had a lot more in common. The whole time I was rooting for the two of them to get together as they had such chemistry.
I loved getting see the family dynamics on both sides as well as the characters of both sisters being developed a little. I also loved the commentary of holistic vet medicine practises being used with traditional vet practises. Very thoughtful.
The dual POV starting with Parisa introduced Malakai at the perfect time and I loved how the scenes were carried on and not replayed for a page.
I found that Parisa’s relationship with Ketchup dude lasted a lot longer that’s it should have and I felt like Parisa had been written to that point to be quite a strong minded female MC and it just didn’t fit right in my brain that she wouldn’t have broken things off earlier. That relationship dragged for me and is the reason I gave the book 4 stars.
Otherwise, Love Unleashed was a really engaging romantic read and I totally binge read it! I look forward to reading the next books in the series!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This was a cute romcom-style book. I loved the build-up between the characters throughout. The he falls first trope was used in a perfect not over-the-top way. The author built a story that was relatable and a book boyfriend that while I hated him at first had me cheering him on in the end. I loved the character development of both main characters. This is a slow burn low spice romcom I will definitely recommend to others.
challenging
slow-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
**ARC provided by Netgalley for honest review
My favorite thing in the whole book was the relationship between Parisa and her sister. They go to each other for advice and really respect each others opinions. They are sisters but they are also good friends and l think that's pretty great, my sister is my bestie too.
Parisa and Malakai are neighboring vets with widely different views on the best way to treat their furry patients. The way they behaved in the beginning was so unprofessional and childish it would have served them right if both of their businesses failed. This made them quite unlikeable to me and I never really got past that. Add in a very uncomfortable love triangle about halfway through and I'll just say this wasn't for me.
My favorite thing in the whole book was the relationship between Parisa and her sister. They go to each other for advice and really respect each others opinions. They are sisters but they are also good friends and l think that's pretty great, my sister is my bestie too.
Parisa and Malakai are neighboring vets with widely different views on the best way to treat their furry patients. The way they behaved in the beginning was so unprofessional and childish it would have served them right if both of their businesses failed. This made them quite unlikeable to me and I never really got past that. Add in a very uncomfortable love triangle about halfway through and I'll just say this wasn't for me.
First, I want to start by saying that the dedication is so cute! I love when the dedications have some sugar and spice in them; this one was definitely a sweet one!
This book was a combination of two of my favorite tropes; enemies to lovers and grumpy x sunshine. Sometimes it was reverse grumpy sunshine and I loved every second of it because I rarely see books like that these days.
The fact that I have a dog myself makes me relate to this book so much more. The romance between the two characters and the story revolving around their love for animals is so captivating! Also, the diversity in their approach towards the animals in their clinics was very appealing!
I work in the healthcare field so I liked that there's somewhat of a medical aspect.
I love the fact that we got to see the two characters' families and the fact that they come from different backgrounds and cultures and traditions was very interesting!
This is the first book I read by Elise Eliot and hopefully it won't be my last because I really liked her style in writing!
Read this book if you like
This book was a combination of two of my favorite tropes; enemies to lovers and grumpy x sunshine. Sometimes it was reverse grumpy sunshine and I loved every second of it because I rarely see books like that these days.
The fact that I have a dog myself makes me relate to this book so much more. The romance between the two characters and the story revolving around their love for animals is so captivating! Also, the diversity in their approach towards the animals in their clinics was very appealing!
I work in the healthcare field so I liked that there's somewhat of a medical aspect.
I love the fact that we got to see the two characters' families and the fact that they come from different backgrounds and cultures and traditions was very interesting!
This is the first book I read by Elise Eliot and hopefully it won't be my last because I really liked her style in writing!
Read this book if you like