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ronnieex's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Terminal illness, Gun violence, Murder, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Cancer, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Violence
ciara_fs98's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
I love this entire series but this one is my absolute favourite. It's enemies to lovers meets small town romance meets second chance meets childhood friends. It is perfect. This is the kind romance book that doesn't leave you wondering how everything ended for all the characters because everything is wrapped up perfectly in the end
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Violence, Child abuse, Gun violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Domestic abuse, and Sexual content
Minor: Infertility, Cannibalism, and Chronic illness
everythinginbetween's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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've read a handful of Lucy Score books, and this is, hands down, the best of the best. Such a well written friends to enemies to lovers that will steal your heart (and tears). I absolutely loved Lucian and Sloane's story. The never-ending banter and the spice, oh my. Lucian captivated my interest from book 1, and his story in book 3 was so worth the wait. Not to mention the subtle nods to the previous titles. Just *gah*. I'm so sad it's over.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Death of parent
megshughes_13's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
this is such a beautiful book, i enjoyed it so so so much
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Domestic abuse
carissa230's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
I knew this would be my favorite. Second chance romance and enemies to lovers? What's not to love.
Lucian and Sloane had something in the past that they kept a secret from everyone. We know that Sloane did something to break Lucian's trust, but we're not sure what. When Sloane's dad passes it's clear that her looked out for Lucian and was closer than Sloane knew. Sloane and Lucian decide to get along to make the lives of those around them easier. Friendship quickly turns to more and fireworks fly.
Lucian and Sloane had something in the past that they kept a secret from everyone. We know that Sloane did something to break Lucian's trust, but we're not sure what. When Sloane's dad passes it's clear that her looked out for Lucian and was closer than Sloane knew. Sloane and Lucian decide to get along to make the lives of those around them easier. Friendship quickly turns to more and fireworks fly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Violence, Sexual content, and Child abuse
Moderate: Infertility and Medical content
_rubydodge's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Violence, Gun violence, Alcohol, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Grief, Murder, and Cursing
arizonadejonge's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
stevienotnicks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Do you ever put off reading the last book in a series because you don’t want it to end?
I fell in love with the characters from Knockemout when I read book one last year. I also always love a good grumpy MMC, and they are ALL delivering! In book three, we explore the complicated relationship between Sloane and Lucian, something that has long been hinted at in the previous books.
One of my favorite things about this series is that these stories are so much more than just smutty romance. There is a single thread of plot that ties these three together, but there are also complex subplots surrounding the MCs of each book. This one covers some extremely heavy topics like domestic violence and grief, both of which are, in my opinion, handled with the utmost care.
The banter between Lucian and Sloane added a layer of humor that broke up the seriousness of these topics so well. I love their friends to enemies to lovers storyline and their mutual “hatred” made for some hilarious one liners and led some extremely steamy scenes.
While I generally enjoyed this book, there are a few things that weren’t my fave. First, there is absolutely no reason ANY romance needs to be nearly 600 pages long. At times it felt like the author was doing way too many subplots at once and diverting from the main story sometimes felt disjointed and pointless. Secondly, the men of Knockemout can be quite misogynistic at times and when those instances happen, I instantly cringe.
All in all, though, this was an excellent read. Sloane was so easy to relate to as a bookworm and someone who truly wants to make the world a better place. I believe she and Lucian are perfect for each other and I was so giddy watching them fall in love. I’ll be sad to say goodbye to these characters, but felt like this was a satisfying end.
I fell in love with the characters from Knockemout when I read book one last year. I also always love a good grumpy MMC, and they are ALL delivering! In book three, we explore the complicated relationship between Sloane and Lucian, something that has long been hinted at in the previous books.
One of my favorite things about this series is that these stories are so much more than just smutty romance. There is a single thread of plot that ties these three together, but there are also complex subplots surrounding the MCs of each book. This one covers some extremely heavy topics like domestic violence and grief, both of which are, in my opinion, handled with the utmost care.
The banter between Lucian and Sloane added a layer of humor that broke up the seriousness of these topics so well. I love their friends to enemies to lovers storyline and their mutual “hatred” made for some hilarious one liners and led some extremely steamy scenes.
While I generally enjoyed this book, there are a few things that weren’t my fave. First, there is absolutely no reason ANY romance needs to be nearly 600 pages long. At times it felt like the author was doing way too many subplots at once and diverting from the main story sometimes felt disjointed and pointless. Secondly, the men of Knockemout can be quite misogynistic at times and when those instances happen, I instantly cringe.
All in all, though, this was an excellent read. Sloane was so easy to relate to as a bookworm and someone who truly wants to make the world a better place. I believe she and Lucian are perfect for each other and I was so giddy watching them fall in love. I’ll be sad to say goodbye to these characters, but felt like this was a satisfying end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Grief
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, and Death of parent
vireya's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
4.75
So so so good. I think this was my favorite of the three. Each book peels back another layer of the Hugo mob family and this one was a great finish to that story. Sloane and Lucien are absolutely perfect. I love that compared to the other two couples the two of them really had to work for it to be together. They had to choose each other and put in more effort than the others and it felt very authentic. I think it’s my favorite of all 3. The second had the most action. But I think this one had the most intrigue.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Police brutality, Sexual content, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Cancer, and Terminal illness
melli_sophie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Death of parent