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booknerderika's review
3.5
This was a sweet story. I am a sucker for enemies to lovers so I knew I would enjoy this. It ended up being more than a romance though with so many other things happening for the characters and side characters. The pacing was slower than I expected but I enjoyed the way everything tied together in the end.
The title made me think that Duchess would play a larger role in the book but I feel like we got more scenes with Puddin' than anything.
The title made me think that Duchess would play a larger role in the book but I feel like we got more scenes with Puddin' than anything.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent
abby2207's review against another edition
3.5
I really enjoyed this book, but I felt like there was a lot going on. It was so cool to see Ashanti and the progression of her business, and I’m glad that a lot of the book was focused on that. I wish we would’ve seen a bit more of Ashanti with Kendra and Kara. The romance fell a bit flat for me. I liked Thad, but it was just a bit hard to overcome his original portrayal and some of the things he did. I thought the highlighting of veterans right after the military was really cool, and it’s not something I’ve read about before. The addition of the bit of drama at the end of the book was kind of off the wall, and I don’t really feel like it added anything. Overall, this was a sweet story and I loved Ashanti and watching her take on challenges and grow.
Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Sexual content
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Suicide, Lesbophobia, and Infidelity
lavenderbtcpodcast's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? Yes
5.0
I love this black romance with queer black side character representation. Gave me all the feels. And as a hopeful future dog owner I learned a lot. I want to make biscuits for it too. Not a military fan but was an interesting part of the story. Also love new Orleans references makes me want to visit soon. And I almost thought this book had no smut but there is in fact smut thank the ancestors. It didn't need it but I always enjoy good spice.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Suicide, Homophobia, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Car accident, Classism, Cursing, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Grief, Infidelity, and Medical content
Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic
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