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mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
The day before Valentine's Day I found this book and was excited! I really love Lily Morton's writing style so I had to read this! In this one years-long pining is finally getting somewhere, haha. Seriously, Noah you should just have gone for it years ago! I loved how oblivious Noah was a times, I mean, Sage was pretty clear and giving all the signals, but I guess Noah's insecurity also played parts in how he saw things. I loved both of their dates, though Sage's was the best. So many hints and I was just hoping that Noah would pick up on them. Yes, you love Sage... but boy, he loves you. He has been loving you for ages but never got an answer so he went to date others. The story was really fun and I was just rooting for Noah to see that Sage really wanted him and that he should go for it.
Love love an epilogue! YESSS!
Love love an epilogue! YESSS!
ktk8's review against another edition
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
mamabears_fabulous_book_finds's review against another edition
4.0
Awwww
I firmly believe Lily cannot write a bad story. It probably isn't possible. It is also not possible to read this story and not smile like a crazy person. Sage and Noah are so adorable!!
I firmly believe Lily cannot write a bad story. It probably isn't possible. It is also not possible to read this story and not smile like a crazy person. Sage and Noah are so adorable!!
booksafety's review against another edition
4.0
Book safety, content warnings, and tropes down below.
“Are we okay?” I ask tentatively. “I just bloody hate it when you’re upset with me.” He frowns and searches my face. “Maybe one day you should ask yourself why that is.”
This was a delightful little novella with lots of feels. It’s about two (very) oblivious young men who have been in love with each other for ages. Super cute and a good read if you need a little break in your regular reading schedule.
The change from oblivious to tongue-wrestling happened a touch too suddenly for me, and I had to swipe back and see if I accidentally skipped a page, but I hadn’t. After the great tension building up to it, it felt a little out of place.
“What are you thinking about?” he asks, moving closer to me. “My mother,” I say wryly. […] “How is Hitler’s Handmaiden, anyway?”
I really enjoy Lily Morton’s writing, and this novella was a bit toned down compared to the other books I’ve read, which I liked.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Blind date
Best friends to lovers
Novella
UK setting
Tattooed MC
Pining
Oblivious MCs
Author & tattoo artist pairing
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Very brief mention of cheating ex boyfriend
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: Brief scene where an ex boyfriend meddles. Nothing happens.
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual POV
Genre: Contemporary romance, M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Versatile
Main characters’ age: Not specified. Likely late twenties.
Pages: 64
I stare at him, and a pang hits me in my stomach. It’s always this way. For a while when he’s single, it’s like he’s mine again. His attention, which is like the warmth of the sun when it’s focused on you, is all mine, as are his smiles and easy laughter. Then it’s gone again, focused on another man. I’ve always thought that somewhere there’s an hourglass trickling sand and time away while he’s still mine, and that one day soon the sand will run out and he’ll meet the one. When that happens, his attention will break away from me as surely as if I’m a buoy and he’s cut the rope, leaving me behind, floating in dark water.
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“Are we okay?” I ask tentatively. “I just bloody hate it when you’re upset with me.” He frowns and searches my face. “Maybe one day you should ask yourself why that is.”
This was a delightful little novella with lots of feels. It’s about two (very) oblivious young men who have been in love with each other for ages. Super cute and a good read if you need a little break in your regular reading schedule.
The change from oblivious to tongue-wrestling happened a touch too suddenly for me, and I had to swipe back and see if I accidentally skipped a page, but I hadn’t. After the great tension building up to it, it felt a little out of place.
“What are you thinking about?” he asks, moving closer to me. “My mother,” I say wryly. […] “How is Hitler’s Handmaiden, anyway?”
I really enjoy Lily Morton’s writing, and this novella was a bit toned down compared to the other books I’ve read, which I liked.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Blind date
Best friends to lovers
Novella
UK setting
Tattooed MC
Pining
Oblivious MCs
Author & tattoo artist pairing
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Very brief mention of cheating ex boyfriend
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: Brief scene where an ex boyfriend meddles. Nothing happens.
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual POV
Genre: Contemporary romance, M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Versatile
Main characters’ age: Not specified. Likely late twenties.
Pages: 64
I stare at him, and a pang hits me in my stomach. It’s always this way. For a while when he’s single, it’s like he’s mine again. His attention, which is like the warmth of the sun when it’s focused on you, is all mine, as are his smiles and easy laughter. Then it’s gone again, focused on another man. I’ve always thought that somewhere there’s an hourglass trickling sand and time away while he’s still mine, and that one day soon the sand will run out and he’ll meet the one. When that happens, his attention will break away from me as surely as if I’m a buoy and he’s cut the rope, leaving me behind, floating in dark water.
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ankysbookbubble's review against another edition
4.0
Noah and Sage's story was super short and super sweet. I loved how Lily managed to give these characters a solid backstory and epilogue in such few pages.
robazizo's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. A cute little story about two boys destined to end up together.
kerasalwaysreading's review against another edition
5.0
This book was an adorable demonstration of when best friends since childhood finally confront the feelings they have for each other.
Noah is on his way to meet the guy he is matched with from a blind-dating app, and is shocked to see that the guy is none other than his best friend Sage. Sage, the guy who has been his best friend since they were seven year old neighbors. Sage, the guy that he is so in love with but can’t tell him. They decide that in stead of laughing off the match, they take each other on each of their perfect dates.
During this date adventure, it is so obvious they have such a real chemistry. It’s angsty and wonderful. Noah had such a sweet vulnerability. This book is specifically from his point of view. But it was Sage that stole my heart! He knew what was in his heart and was just waiting for Noah to catch up.
Noah is on his way to meet the guy he is matched with from a blind-dating app, and is shocked to see that the guy is none other than his best friend Sage. Sage, the guy who has been his best friend since they were seven year old neighbors. Sage, the guy that he is so in love with but can’t tell him. They decide that in stead of laughing off the match, they take each other on each of their perfect dates.
During this date adventure, it is so obvious they have such a real chemistry. It’s angsty and wonderful. Noah had such a sweet vulnerability. This book is specifically from his point of view. But it was Sage that stole my heart! He knew what was in his heart and was just waiting for Noah to catch up.