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carbs666's review
emotional
medium-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
5.0
Typically I would give this book the same rating I've been giving the rest of the series for the same reasons (an EXTREMELY fast wrap up) but I genuinely loved this book so much it deserves the 5 stars imo. This book rests on a premise that could be a) boring and b) unnecessarily hurtful to the MCs in the hands of a different writer but Long transforms it into something deeply fun, extremely sexy, and highly emotional.
Something I've somehow failed to mention in all my reviews of Long's other work is that her writing is just superb. I really savored this book and felt so immersed in the prose. I had moments where I was fully giggling and kicking my feet over what was happening on the page. I honestly didn't want it to end.
If you like a book where two people just SEE each other and everything starts falling into place, this one is perfect.
Something I've somehow failed to mention in all my reviews of Long's other work is that her writing is just superb. I really savored this book and felt so immersed in the prose. I had moments where I was fully giggling and kicking my feet over what was happening on the page. I honestly didn't want it to end.
If you like a book where two people just SEE each other and everything starts falling into place, this one is perfect.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child death and Death
toeffy's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It was an easy, pleasant read.
I couldn't quite suspend my disbelief of how easily the heroine gave herself up to intimacy (and in such risky public places, of all things!) but I really liked Genevieve's personality and the author's take on her character.
The writing style was mostly good, although very verbose, the prose almost taking on purplish hues. Then again, I'm not a huge HR reader so maybe that kind of writing is normal, who knows. I wasn't bothered too much, but the fact that I noticed it (when I usually don't) is a big tell.
But aside from that take it for what it is: a pleasant, easy-going romance about two people who consider themselves too clever and too pragmatic to actually fall in love. Been there, done that.
Personal highlight was Genevieve's "still waters run deep" personality and the clash of her true self with everyone's impression of her being quiet, kind and bland. Again, been there, done that.
Overall, highly recommend for fans of the genre.
I couldn't quite suspend my disbelief of how easily the heroine gave herself up to intimacy (and in such risky public places, of all things!) but I really liked Genevieve's personality and the author's take on her character.
The writing style was mostly good, although very verbose, the prose almost taking on purplish hues. Then again, I'm not a huge HR reader so maybe that kind of writing is normal, who knows. I wasn't bothered too much, but the fact that I noticed it (when I usually don't) is a big tell.
But aside from that take it for what it is: a pleasant, easy-going romance about two people who consider themselves too clever and too pragmatic to actually fall in love. Been there, done that.
Personal highlight was Genevieve's "still waters run deep" personality and the clash of her true self with everyone's impression of her being quiet, kind and bland. Again, been there, done that.
Overall, highly recommend for fans of the genre.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
the_escapist's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Child death, Death, Grief, and Sexism
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