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ladynavalon's review against another edition
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Let's be honest. This book is for what it is, period. To read it with your favorite toy at hand and not give the plot too much thought. Porn with (bad) plot, that's all. Don't take it seriously... because if you do.... well, it's a book with some pretty toxic characters. Rachel is a whiny (actually, she whines all the time), manipulative spoiled brat who at no time thinks about anything but her brown pussy. Jake is an insecure little boy who has a lot of self-esteem to work on, the author says he's a golden reteiever, but perhaps he's the most toxic. Caleb could have been an interesting character if he had accepted his sexuality and communicated more, (as it looked like he was going to). And Ilmari... look, the guy is possessive as fuck and has monumental trauma. But hey, they're all possessive as hell and carry their traumas with them. If I dig deeper into the plot, I get more pissed off: their (the boy's) sexuality is specifically misrepresented, because they never admit that they like boys; the relationships between them.... (I think it would all make more sense if Caleb and Jake had something going on before Rachel arrived, if Ilmari had entered the relationship through Jake or Caleb, not Rachel). And worst of all, how toxic and unrealistic relationships and sex are, and that this is available to young impressionable girls. Zero judgedment if you read it as an adult with a head in orden to have a good time, but making it available to young girls seems very dangerous to me and normalizes horrible and super toxic things.
Not LGTB+ friendly at all!!!!!!!!!
Not LGTB+ friendly at all!!!!!!!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Chronic illness, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Stalking, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death of parent
cluckieduck's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Wow, a lot sure can happen to a gal in 5 months!
Are there some problematic elements in this story? Yes. Was it enjoyable? Hell yes!
This was such a fun take on a RH MMFM relationship, but oh yeah...what mess. While it is a loooong book that could have easily trimmed ~300 pages without losing anything from the (lack of) plot, I never felt the need to skim. It is a very easy read and, for the most part, well-written.
Each character is fun, but they all read college-age NA to me rather than their actual 27-30 y.o (with the exception of maybe Ilmari). There were a number of times I had to eye roll over some of their choices or actions, but again, it didn't take away from my overall enjoyment of the book.
All-in-all, it's a low angst, high steam, insta-love, sex fest of a book!
Are there some problematic elements in this story? Yes. Was it enjoyable? Hell yes!
This was such a fun take on a RH MMFM relationship, but oh yeah...what mess. While it is a loooong book that could have easily trimmed ~300 pages without losing anything from the (lack of) plot, I never felt the need to skim. It is a very easy read and, for the most part, well-written.
Each character is fun, but they all read college-age NA to me rather than their actual 27-30 y.o (with the exception of maybe Ilmari). There were a number of times I had to eye roll over some of their choices or actions, but again, it didn't take away from my overall enjoyment of the book.
All-in-all, it's a low angst, high steam, insta-love, sex fest of a book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Medical content and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use, Homophobia, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Alcohol
megan_nagem's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Minor: Cancer and Death of parent
erinl4's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
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
3.0
I get that it's a major part of the story, but it feels like there was more focus put into the smut than the actual plot, making the rest of the book feel very watered down. this book definitely didn't need to be that long and no where near as much sex was needed.
That being said, i did love all the characters and enjoyed seeing how they connected (p.s. jake is the best)
That being said, i did love all the characters and enjoyed seeing how they connected (p.s. jake is the best)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Medical content
Moderate: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexism and Pregnancy
bookmarkedinparis's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
3.0
Probably my own fault for not thoroughly reading the warnings… I did however read the Finnish dictionary pages and this was a major spoiler for how the book was going to play out - I suggest these go at the end of the book instead.
For me, this book had the premise to be a great hockey romance which could stand out from the rest by covering a less commonly written about lifestyle. However for me, the smut was just too much & it was at the detriment of the storyline. I also felt like the Jake I was reading about was a totally different character to the one I met in the prequel.
I found it incredibly frustrating we only heard about Rachel’s good deeds right at the very end of the book!! This would have given her so much more depth.. to be honest I found her to be a bit one dimensional.
So much promise but this was too much smut & too little storyline for me! If you are to read it, please carefully read all the warnings!!
For me, this book had the premise to be a great hockey romance which could stand out from the rest by covering a less commonly written about lifestyle. However for me, the smut was just too much & it was at the detriment of the storyline. I also felt like the Jake I was reading about was a totally different character to the one I met in the prequel.
I found it incredibly frustrating we only heard about Rachel’s good deeds right at the very end of the book!! This would have given her so much more depth.. to be honest I found her to be a bit one dimensional.
So much promise but this was too much smut & too little storyline for me! If you are to read it, please carefully read all the warnings!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and Outing
coffeebooksrain_8's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Medical content
sydneeshae's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, and Outing
this was so much a triggering book but it definitely had lots of kinks some may not be into.wekindasad's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
PLLLEASEEE TELL ME WHY CHAPTER 83 IS IN RACHEL'S POV????¿¿¿¿
Chapters 83 and 93 should have never been in Rachel's perspective. That should've been Caleb or Jake *at least*.
But anyway I was shook to my core when I saw the amount of pages but I ate them right up.
Smut was 11/10
Character dynamics were phenomenal.
The writing did not give 14 year old wattpad fanfic.
Good smut + decent writing = hooked, line, and sinker
Sometimes it felt like you were stuck at the same problem over and over in different fonts like you're just reusing the same conflicts. "Yes I do love you this can work".
Speaking of which thank fuck for this part cause I was just about fed tf up
“Wait,” I say. “Everybody fucking stop. Rachel, we’re not gonna play
this game with you. At least, I know I’m not. I will not spend a single
moment of my time convincing you to stay—”
“Don’t be an asshole,” Jake growls at me.
“I’m not being an asshole,” I counter. “I’m knowing my own self-worth. I
don’t beg the people I love to love me back. Jake, get off your fucking knees,
and stop being a pussy. If she wants to go, let her go. If she wants to stay, let
her stay. We don’t try to convince her either way.”
“Agreed,” says Mars, crossing his arms over his bare chest
I did start to get a bit annoyed with Rachel's character and having chapters I think shouldn't be in her pov being in her pov didn't help but from the jump I was ready to give this book 5 stars and I still hold it in very high regard.
Chapters 83 and 93 should have never been in Rachel's perspective. That should've been Caleb or Jake *at least*.
But anyway I was shook to my core when I saw the amount of pages but I ate them right up.
Smut was 11/10
Character dynamics were phenomenal.
The writing did not give 14 year old wattpad fanfic.
Good smut + decent writing = hooked, line, and sinker
Sometimes it felt like you were stuck at the same problem over and over in different fonts like you're just reusing the same conflicts. "Yes I do love you this can work".
Speaking of which thank fuck for this part cause I was just about fed tf up
this game with you. At least, I know I’m not. I will not spend a single
moment of my time convincing you to stay—”
“Don’t be an asshole,” Jake growls at me.
“I’m not being an asshole,” I counter. “I’m knowing my own self-worth. I
don’t beg the people I love to love me back. Jake, get off your fucking knees,
and stop being a pussy. If she wants to go, let her go. If she wants to stay, let
her stay. We don’t try to convince her either way.”
“Agreed,” says Mars, crossing his arms over his bare chest
I did start to get a bit annoyed with Rachel's character and having chapters I think shouldn't be in her pov being in her pov didn't help but from the jump I was ready to give this book 5 stars and I still hold it in very high regard.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Cursing, Misogyny, Sexism, and Outing
backitupmoony's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Medical content, and Outing
Minor: Addiction, Eating disorder, and Death of parent
onelia's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and Violence
Minor: Addiction, Biphobia, Drug use, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Medical content, and Pregnancy