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applegeorge's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Abortion
conniejones's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Abortion
layjahreads's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
Marissa and Asher are so funny, this book was genuinely so fun to read. I'm not sure is there will be a book 5 but i want to read about everyone's baby's running around together in the future. perhaps maybe greyson will get a happy ending as well. such a great series, a.e valdez has done it again!
(the only reason it's not 5 stars is because just a tad too long for my liking)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion
jerricka329's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion
stephwtsn27's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Murder, and Abortion
Moderate: Death of parent, Gun violence, and Cursing
readsbytracy's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A beautiful story about love and growth. Marisa and Asher have a complicated relationship with romantic love, especially receiving it, but things in their lives start changing when they become prominent parts of each other lives.
Asher who has never had a romantic relationship, past the sexual stage, is continuously pulled to Marisa. His past stops his from thinking he’s good enough, but that’s where Marisa comes in and shows him how wrong he is, and how worthy of love he is. He cares strongly and deeply and it’s wonderful seeing him allow himself to do so in a romantic relationship.
Marisa has just left a terrible relationship, and is only looking for casual, but when someone you can’t stand gives you the best sex of your life that becomes a bit difficult. After reading Harlow’s and Quinn’s books I was excited to read about her too. She goes through so much, things that may throw people over the edge. It’s important to see how strong she is, but she’s strong even in her vulnerability, when she lets herself cry and feel the hurt. And seeing her allowing herself to be openly loved by Asher made me so happy. She finally accepted care from someone instead of only providing it, and by the end I was so glad to see her prioritizing herself and what she wanted.
Overall, this book was amazing. This whole series was, and seeing such beautiful telling of black love was something I needed, something everyone needs imo.
Asher who has never had a romantic relationship, past the sexual stage, is continuously pulled to Marisa. His past stops his from thinking he’s good enough, but that’s where Marisa comes in and shows him how wrong he is, and how worthy of love he is. He cares strongly and deeply and it’s wonderful seeing him allow himself to do so in a romantic relationship.
Marisa has just left a terrible relationship, and is only looking for casual, but when someone you can’t stand gives you the best sex of your life that becomes a bit difficult. After reading Harlow’s and Quinn’s books I was excited to read about her too. She goes through so much, things that may throw people over the edge. It’s important to see how strong she is, but she’s strong even in her vulnerability, when she lets herself cry and feel the hurt. And seeing her allowing herself to be openly loved by Asher made me so happy. She finally accepted care from someone instead of only providing it, and by the end I was so glad to see her prioritizing herself and what she wanted.
Overall, this book was amazing. This whole series was, and seeing such beautiful telling of black love was something I needed, something everyone needs imo.
Content Warnings
Minor: Abortion
aelin_morgenstern's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Gun violence, and Murder
Minor: Death of parent and Mental illness
isaborjam's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Abortion, Death of parent, and Blood
kbairbooks's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
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
5.0
A massive, heartfelt thank you to the author for giving me an arc copy in exchange for an honest review. And an even bigger thank you for being kind, patient, and accommodating when I have had an extremely hard season with my PTSD. Elements within this book were triggering and being that I was already having a difficult time it took me way longer than normal to continue reading and finish this book. That being said I had this gut feeling that wouldn’t allow me to DNF it. Please check the trigger warnings and be careful with yourself and your health.
Now buckle your seatbelts because I have things to say:
Are you kidding me?! This was absolutely incredible. A Worthy love had me laughing out loud constantly, had me HOT with certain scenes ;), ‘awww’ing out loud, and processing things like this book was my therapy. I feel the need to pay the author for these therapy services she’s giving out for almost free!! Genuinely though I am so impressed. A lot of times red flags are talked about and even thrown in there for ‘spice’ purposes. But the number of green flags I saw in this book? Beautiful. The supportive/loving female friendships, the unselfish love, the in the depth therapy, the honesty, the realness, and the reality that some people just deserve to have their whole ä$$ beat. This was an intense read but so worth while. The freedom Marisa felt to experience her sexuality was empowering, the way Asher supported her without suffocating her, the hilarity, the heart. I could go on and on about this. And I will. But first, I cannot recommend this book enough, I cannot give it enough stars. The author of this book is worthy, the characters of this book are worthy, this whole book is worthy. And I am blessed to have read it.
Now buckle your seatbelts because I have things to say:
Are you kidding me?! This was absolutely incredible. A Worthy love had me laughing out loud constantly, had me HOT with certain scenes ;), ‘awww’ing out loud, and processing things like this book was my therapy. I feel the need to pay the author for these therapy services she’s giving out for almost free!! Genuinely though I am so impressed. A lot of times red flags are talked about and even thrown in there for ‘spice’ purposes. But the number of green flags I saw in this book? Beautiful. The supportive/loving female friendships, the unselfish love, the in the depth therapy, the honesty, the realness, and the reality that some people just deserve to have their whole ä$$ beat. This was an intense read but so worth while. The freedom Marisa felt to experience her sexuality was empowering, the way Asher supported her without suffocating her, the hilarity, the heart. I could go on and on about this. And I will. But first, I cannot recommend this book enough, I cannot give it enough stars. The author of this book is worthy, the characters of this book are worthy, this whole book is worthy. And I am blessed to have read it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Abortion, Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Stalking, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Alcohol and Blood