Reviews

Nothing Serious by Jessica Jarman

millah's review

The audio narration is great, but I didn't manage to finish this book, probably partly because of the age gap, or maybe it was just too angsty for me right now. I don't know. I've been in a picky mood these last months and I've realised I won't finish this.

linacarlsson's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-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

4.0

hhsol's review

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

margotreads's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

caiacassiopeia's review

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Enjoyed  this  one!
I was  going  in blind, loved the kinky dynamics . And that’s mostly (in combo with the audiobook performance) the reason for a rating this high.


There was an important plotpoint I struggled with, but I was in for all the hot stuff so most definitely a recommendation. 

i couldn’t understand why Aaron had so much struggle with coming out, but I‘m aware that nobody has the right to judge about other ppls coming out. What bothered me more was the fact that he was in the end forced to come out by MC2 and that’s something I kinda dislike. Even if there was the reasoning he did it for himself yada yada …

 

 D/s Dynamic - toys - praise - discipline - young dom - Best friends Stepson - hurt/comfort - closeted - established friends with benefits - dirty talk - age gap - paddle - edging - british/american couple - audiobook: storytel/greg Boudreaux

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b_nour's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

digthewriter's review

3.0

This was okay. I was a little confused about all the age difference and though, I will say bdsm is not my thing (and I just plain on ffwd the st andrew's cross scene) - I enjoyed the sex / writing/ for the most part.

Eventually, it became a little to cliché for me and there were other squicky things that I'm not a fond of (my style, not the author's fault). I don't think the ages were explained clearly between the mom, the step dad, the kid, the boyfriend (the best friend) the sister… and I thought the author was evidently just winging it.

Also it didn't really discuss how they lived in some Midwestern state and it was totally normal for British people to be there and if Jack was going to (Michigan, was it?) - about getting a job, and visa issues, and etc… I mean, lol, I am an immigrant and even though the ENGLISH are white, they still need visas to visit, to work, etc…

My problem isn't with the plot but the little details. Like if you're gonna focus on people from other countries visiting all the time and all that - like make it real and don't gloss over.

I suppose in the end, I kind of just thought the author was like they're rich white people so they have zero problems with money and travel and visas and customs and immigration or whatever… (God, I am a nerd).

I'm not saying I need essays on the customs officials at the airport; I'm talking about an acknowledgement. Like, do you even know what you're talking about?

In the end, its 3 stars for effort. The story was good and believable (even if details were missing) and the angst was good and tragic (even if whiny bitches were just whiny at all times) - great idea, poor execution.

lanidon's review against another edition

4.0

Okay but seriously EIGHT years?!?

mslizalou's review

5.0

I loved this story so much! I wanted Jack to find someone from the moment we met him. I loved that Aaron was the one that Jack found and fell in love with. I loved getting to spend time with Meg and Nathan again and the entire family. Such a wonderful story!!!