Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
Loveable characters:
No
I only kept reading this as I enjoy the series and don't want to miss context for the next book. I found the main characters bland where they were sort of ok as flattish side characters previously. They did not have personality, only interesting backstory, which lost some of its magic. The guy especially. Even his story arc felt like a copy paste of the men in the two previous, except for them the moping and alcoholism felt genuine. Here it felt like "we have to make them all hit rock bottom and alcohol-induced seclusion is the only way!"
And the romance... just wasn't romantic. I think moving from friends who know each other so well should have rich potential for turning romantic but I just didn't feel any sparks. Our male MC flirted in the style of previous MC's, which felt too flippant and detached. It was like he was using their pickup lines instead of using his own (alleged) intellect and shared nerdiness. In fact, where was all the nerdiness?! After one moment in the beginning, I don't remember them bonding over nerdy things at all! I was so excited for a romance between nerds and it just felt like nerd-flavored dressing on top of a tired pre-used structure. And then the resolution felt rushed, like a foregone conclusion that was just in the way of wrapping up the book but a final sex scene was requisite.
The only part I cared about was the female MC's family (re)connection. Added .5 stars for decent writing quality.
And the romance... just wasn't romantic. I think moving from friends who know each other so well should have rich potential for turning romantic but I just didn't feel any sparks. Our male MC flirted in the style of previous MC's, which felt too flippant and detached. It was like he was using their pickup lines instead of using his own (alleged) intellect and shared nerdiness. In fact, where was all the nerdiness?! After one moment in the beginning, I don't remember them bonding over nerdy things at all! I was so excited for a romance between nerds and it just felt like nerd-flavored dressing on top of a tired pre-used structure. And then the resolution felt rushed, like a foregone conclusion that was just in the way of wrapping up the book but a final sex scene was requisite.
The only part I cared about was the female MC's family (re)connection. Added .5 stars for decent writing quality.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Xenophobia
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment
Noah is a an absolute dream. Alexis is a strong, charismatic and kind woman. Friends to lovers & so much respect between them
emotional
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:
No
Another heartfelt addition to this charming, hilarious, and touching series!
2.5 stars! Friends to lovers is a trope I typically stay away from because I find that tension to be boring. But I was definitely not bored here haha. Every conflict between the characters was so morally gray it didn’t really fit with the rest of the series to me. It features long lost shitty relatives that were ultimately so flawed I couldn’t root for them to form an amicable relationship with the female protagonist, Alexis. And I thought it was a very…unique backstory for Noah and his hacktivist origins lol. Also, Noah encouraging his mother to get back together with the man who verbally abused (and ultimately physically) him for years was such an odd choice from the author?! I’m sad because the actual romance part of this book was great but it was overshadowed by side plots that made me want to hurl it at the wall lol.
I do wonder if this title will change... I don't think the words "crazy" or "stupid" can be attached to a fun romcom with quite the same amount of public acceptance that a movie like Crazy Stupid Love was able to get away with years ago.
After a somewhat weak first showing, this series has settled in for me. Now that we're leaning in on the buddy comedy aspect of all of it, I'm here for it. Noah is probably my favorite of the protagonists thus far, and I love how surly he is with the guys in the Bromance Book Club.
The whole plot about Alexis's long lost father is handled well, and realistically - I appreciate that the rest of the family has trouble with her suddenly appearing in their lives, and the family drama is taken seriously - and the conflict between her and Noah is earned. These books are fairly slight but I like them.
After a somewhat weak first showing, this series has settled in for me. Now that we're leaning in on the buddy comedy aspect of all of it, I'm here for it. Noah is probably my favorite of the protagonists thus far, and I love how surly he is with the guys in the Bromance Book Club.
The whole plot about Alexis's long lost father is handled well, and realistically - I appreciate that the rest of the family has trouble with her suddenly appearing in their lives, and the family drama is taken seriously - and the conflict between her and Noah is earned. These books are fairly slight but I like them.
Super cute friends first. Love how everyone is rooting for each other.
Alexis and Noah a great besties to lovers story. Beefcake stole the show for me. Adored the male bonding that happened in the club.