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the_kara_kara's review
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Rape
jcurry447's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
fsi's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ghostlycreature's review
emotional
funny
tense
medium-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
4.5
tseyi's review
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
qraveline's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming and Homophobia
Moderate: Sexual assault, Gun violence, Sexual content, and Dysphoria
Minor: Murder, Death, Outing, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy
judeinthestars's review
4.0
I've read LA Metro (the 1s in the series) twice and gave it 4* twice. When I began In a Heartbeat, I was a bit worried because Riley's issues reminded me a little too much of Jess'. But it didn't last, and I really enjoyed the chemistry between Riley and Sam, and everything around them. I really like how R. J. Nolan doesn't shy away from complex and difficult topics.
mjsam's review
3.0
I liked this follow up to LA Metro. Sam and Riley were more interesting than Jess and Kim and I liked how their friendship moved into romance. The two leads spend time getting to know each other and the development of their feelings seemed organic.
The only quibble I have is given the amount of time spent setting up their friendship the romance seemed rushed. So too did the issues Riley had about her appearance, which just seemed to be magically resolved at the end of the book. I also wasn't sure why Sam's 'issue' was revealed to Kim but not to Riley. Still the story is nicely written and the characters are interesting. A nice way to spend a few hours.
The only quibble I have is given the amount of time spent setting up their friendship the romance seemed rushed. So too did the issues Riley had about her appearance, which just seemed to be magically resolved at the end of the book. I also wasn't sure why Sam's 'issue' was revealed to Kim but not to Riley. Still the story is nicely written and the characters are interesting. A nice way to spend a few hours.
alloveragain's review
4.0
8/10*
I must say I liked this one only a bit more than the first book in the series, L.A. Metro.
10/10 audio
Angela Dawe. Flawless. Narrator I'm comparing every other narrator to. I'm set to listen to almost every book she's narrated, honestly.
* Now that some short time has passed (about a week) since I read the books and I barely remember either one I must say I'd probably give them both 7/10 ratings or maybe even lower. But since I rated them this high right after reading them I'll just go with it, I guess.
I must say I liked this one only a bit more than the first book in the series, L.A. Metro.
10/10 audio
Angela Dawe. Flawless. Narrator I'm comparing every other narrator to. I'm set to listen to almost every book she's narrated, honestly.
* Now that some short time has passed (about a week) since I read the books and I barely remember either one I must say I'd probably give them both 7/10 ratings or maybe even lower. But since I rated them this high right after reading them I'll just go with it, I guess.
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