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lexikkirk's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Lesbian love story with spice
lezreadalot's review against another edition
4.0
Amanda: Why is it easier to talk this way?
Wren hooked their pinkies together on the bed between them. Amanda let out a shaky breath.
Wren: Muscle memory. Just need to build up other muscles.
A super spicy f/f friends to lovers romance that takes place around New Years. I liked this so much! After becoming online best friends, Wren (a lingerie designer) and Amanda (heir to her family's business) decide to meet up for New Years. They're different in a lot of ways (Wren is fun and spontaneous, Amanda is quieter and used to following the rules), but they gelled perfectly as online friends over the past five years, and now it's time to see if that chemistry translates to real life. It does, and not just in platonic ways.
This leans towards erotica, but there was still so much genuine connection and romance that I still loved it. (Not that I minded the long and steamy sex scenes.) I adore this particular setup. They have a strong, really well-cemented friendship, but the relationship still feels new and exciting and full of chemistry and spark to the reader, because this is the first time they've met up in person. They share so many firsts together, and it's so sweet. It takes place over a short period of time, but because they have years of a relationship behind them, it feels natural (and they don't rush into the feelings part of the equation, either). I adored the idea of making Old Years resolutions, and helping each other fulfil them. The conflict is believable and heart-wrenching, and the Grand Romantic Moment in this book genuinely made my heart flutter.
I might actually go back and give some of the other books in this series a try! A fitting end to my little December holiday reading spree.
medievalthymes's review
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
salmashesh's review against another edition
It's cute, but not enough, feels lackluster and boring to me, writing style too simplistic and dialogue doesn't feel natural and personal, I think it needed more
mksultra's review against another edition
4.0
such a nice, easy read. online besties to lovers is a good trope and i love the gentle plot that went along with it. so cute, such a good palate cleanser
rachelslacey's review against another edition
5.0
Online bffs meet in person for the first time at a New Year's Eve party, and there's only one bed?!?! LOVED THIS.