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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
Hudson is the eldest child in every sense of the word. He feels such responsibility for all of his siblings and he wants to do his parents, especially his father, proofs by following a practical life plan even though that might not be what he wants.
Unfortunately this book did not do it for me like the previous ones had. I didn’t find the plot to be as engaging, and while Charlie and Hudson had their cute moments together I’m not sure I believed how quickly they fell for one another. It didn’t feel like there was enough of the getting to know you aspect.
Despite that, I thought their love confessions were very sweet and one whole star is dedicated to this line right here:
“Baby, it’s okay,” he said in a hoarse voice. “You don’t have to say anything. I just want you to know… I can’t… Charlie, honey, I can’t not tell you that I love you. I love you so much I feel like my heart is going to break.”
Unfortunately this book did not do it for me like the previous ones had. I didn’t find the plot to be as engaging, and while Charlie and Hudson had their cute moments together I’m not sure I believed how quickly they fell for one another. It didn’t feel like there was enough of the getting to know you aspect.
Despite that, I thought their love confessions were very sweet and one whole star is dedicated to this line right here:
“Baby, it’s okay,” he said in a hoarse voice. “You don’t have to say anything. I just want you to know… I can’t… Charlie, honey, I can’t not tell you that I love you. I love you so much I feel like my heart is going to break.”
This started out so cute but then it fell flat for me around 50%. I ended up skimming the last 20% because I was so bored. If I had to read one more time about how feminine and tiny Charlie was I was going to lose it.
A model straight son Hudson falls for Charlie hard and fast.
Unfortunately while I liked this overall, I didn't love it and it's been my least favorite in the series so far.
In the past books Lennox has been able to make the trope-y things work and make sense for the most part, even if it was a little silly. But I don't know if she quite managed to make it work with this one.
I felt them not talking about shit annoying to no end. I wonder if it's just been building as the books have gone on - because the books have just LOVED that trope - or if it really was Charlie and Hudson.
I think it was partly both. Which is why I can't be too angry, but also angry enough to not give this 5 stars.
Mostly for things like, Charlie and Hudson are getting hot and heavy when Hudson stops them, and Charlie ASSUMES it's because Hudson is so sure he's straight and so he runs off without giving him a chance to explain, Hudson runs after him but Charlie fucking locks his door and puts earbuds in - like are you kidding me? How fucking immature - and Hudson gives up, but then Hudson, who was so determined to get Charlie to talk to him...all the sudden tried to avoid him??? Why?
It was completely ridiculous as it was page turning. It pissed me off at the same time I wanted more, so that's why I couldn't give this book less stars either. But seriously? And then shit with Darci happens and Charlie assumes the worst - although not his fault this time because Hudson doesn't SAY anything to correct the assumptions when he could.
Okay, sure, Darci doesn't want anyone to know what happened to her...Hudson could have just said "No Charlie, it's not like that. I'm helping her out because something happened to her she doesn't want to talk about." Like...why the extra drama for no reason?
It took them until about the fucking 60% mark to get their shit together and DO something about their attraction. And even at the end there's some mini-drama for all of 5 seconds...for what? To make us worry? It was ridiculous.
All that trope-y ness just did not work out this book and I had to take a star off.
Saying all that, though, I did enjoy these two together - not as much as the other couples, but still enough, and they had great chemistry and had me needing a fan several times throughout this book.
I do think that while we got some family stuff, there was still less than in past books and I found myself wanting more. I've found myself endeared to this big, wonderful family and it's cast of characters. We did get more West and Nico than we have in the last two books, which was nice. I do wish we had gotten the scenes of all these couples getting married though. They all just...get married before the epilogue or after and I want those weddings, mmkay!
I do feel that Charlie's coming to love Hobie was natural and it very much fit for him to move there instead of staying in Ireland. Hobie became his home because of Hudson and his family and the people in the little town.
I was also happy that Darci was never villainized for the sake of drama though. She was a sweetie from start to finish and once she knew about Charlie and Hudson, she was supportive and sweet and she and Charlie even became friends. I would love to have seen them become even like best friends, I just enjoyed the small friends moments we got with them.
I was happy with where Hudson and Charlie ended up in the book and while this wasn't my favorite, with frustrations with all the tropey-ness that didn't work out, I still enjoyed it over all and will definitely continue with this series.
In the past books Lennox has been able to make the trope-y things work and make sense for the most part, even if it was a little silly. But I don't know if she quite managed to make it work with this one.
I felt them not talking about shit annoying to no end. I wonder if it's just been building as the books have gone on - because the books have just LOVED that trope - or if it really was Charlie and Hudson.
I think it was partly both. Which is why I can't be too angry, but also angry enough to not give this 5 stars.
Mostly for things like, Charlie and Hudson are getting hot and heavy when Hudson stops them, and Charlie ASSUMES it's because Hudson is so sure he's straight and so he runs off without giving him a chance to explain, Hudson runs after him but Charlie fucking locks his door and puts earbuds in - like are you kidding me? How fucking immature - and Hudson gives up, but then Hudson, who was so determined to get Charlie to talk to him...all the sudden tried to avoid him??? Why?
It was completely ridiculous as it was page turning. It pissed me off at the same time I wanted more, so that's why I couldn't give this book less stars either. But seriously? And then shit with Darci happens and Charlie assumes the worst - although not his fault this time because Hudson doesn't SAY anything to correct the assumptions when he could.
Okay, sure, Darci doesn't want anyone to know what happened to her...Hudson could have just said "No Charlie, it's not like that. I'm helping her out because something happened to her she doesn't want to talk about." Like...why the extra drama for no reason?
It took them until about the fucking 60% mark to get their shit together and DO something about their attraction. And even at the end there's some mini-drama for all of 5 seconds...for what? To make us worry? It was ridiculous.
All that trope-y ness just did not work out this book and I had to take a star off.
Saying all that, though, I did enjoy these two together - not as much as the other couples, but still enough, and they had great chemistry and had me needing a fan several times throughout this book.
I do think that while we got some family stuff, there was still less than in past books and I found myself wanting more. I've found myself endeared to this big, wonderful family and it's cast of characters. We did get more West and Nico than we have in the last two books, which was nice. I do wish we had gotten the scenes of all these couples getting married though. They all just...get married before the epilogue or after and I want those weddings, mmkay!
I do feel that Charlie's coming to love Hobie was natural and it very much fit for him to move there instead of staying in Ireland. Hobie became his home because of Hudson and his family and the people in the little town.
I was also happy that Darci was never villainized for the sake of drama though. She was a sweetie from start to finish and once she knew about Charlie and Hudson, she was supportive and sweet and she and Charlie even became friends. I would love to have seen them become even like best friends, I just enjoyed the small friends moments we got with them.
I was happy with where Hudson and Charlie ended up in the book and while this wasn't my favorite, with frustrations with all the tropey-ness that didn't work out, I still enjoyed it over all and will definitely continue with this series.
As always, happy to be in the company of the Wildes. Starting to wish I'd read these in order, though. Tickled to see Tilly and to know what's coming, but the impact could have been more if I'd not read all these series willynilly. Oh well. Still love the heck out of them.
re-read: somehow, the first time I read this I didn't see the "deleted scenes" at the end of the book. now that I have.. I'm even more giddy about how Made Marian and Forever Wilde are colliding. it's especially fun to see now that I'm reading them in the proper order.
re-read: somehow, the first time I read this I didn't see the "deleted scenes" at the end of the book. now that I have.. I'm even more giddy about how Made Marian and Forever Wilde are colliding. it's especially fun to see now that I'm reading them in the proper order.
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol
3.5 stars. Lovely, but a bit unbalanced. Hudson and Charlie had great chemistry and Hudson's process of getting used to his newfound sexuality felt natural, considering his character. The bit about the business and Hudson's career made the story drag though. But we did get three familiar ladies on the plane and another clue to the connection with the Marians at the end!
Another addition to the Forever Wilde series and this one focuses on Hudson, the only straight one of the Wilde bunch. Well that ship sure sailed during this book and it was delicious.
Charlie, the other MC of this book, was just adorable. He was femme yet he was bossy. He was a mix of contradictions and it just worked for him. It also of course worked for Hudson.
Their story ends in an HEA, but it took awhile to get there. Hudson was a bit flippant over his newfound desires and sexuality. I understand it was a new thing for him but the man has been surrounded by gay men his entire life. I would have thought he'd confide in his family more for support instead of hiding away in his head.
The banter is key in this series and keeps the stories flowing. There is plenty of steam and woop woop we have a bum virgin on our hands. Wink wink
The ex girlfriend plays a small role in the book, but I'm pretty sure the story could have done without her. It didnt really add much to the plot and there was no real big drama surrounding her and Hudson thankfully.
Next up is Saint whom I am particularly excited for. I'm liking the idea of him with a certain shy man with a fondness for his cat.
Charlie, the other MC of this book, was just adorable. He was femme yet he was bossy. He was a mix of contradictions and it just worked for him. It also of course worked for Hudson.
Their story ends in an HEA, but it took awhile to get there. Hudson was a bit flippant over his newfound desires and sexuality. I understand it was a new thing for him but the man has been surrounded by gay men his entire life. I would have thought he'd confide in his family more for support instead of hiding away in his head.
The banter is key in this series and keeps the stories flowing. There is plenty of steam and woop woop we have a bum virgin on our hands. Wink wink
The ex girlfriend plays a small role in the book, but I'm pretty sure the story could have done without her. It didnt really add much to the plot and there was no real big drama surrounding her and Hudson thankfully.
Next up is Saint whom I am particularly excited for. I'm liking the idea of him with a certain shy man with a fondness for his cat.