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elspethmigliore's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
definitely reread material â
Graphic: Sexual harassment and Stalking
Moderate: Fatphobia
Minor: Racism and Racial slurs
anncatherine's review against another edition
4.5
âI love you so much I spend all day with you, and it still isnât enough for me,â he kept going. I stopped breathing. âI love you so much, if I canât skate with you, I donât want to skate with anyone else. I love you so fucking much, Jasmine, that if I broke my ankle during a program, I would get up and finish it for you, to get you what youâve always wanted."
âBecause Iâm okay with you having ten other people be your favorite. But youâre always going to be my favorite person,â he finished. âAlways. No matter what.â
âI believe in you. In us. Regardless of what happens, you will always be the best partner Iâve ever had. Youâll always be the hardest working person Iâve ever known. There will only ever be you.â
i am in love with ivannnnn.
Graphic: Sexual harassment and Stalking
Moderate: Body shaming and Sexual content
Minor: Bullying
nightfell's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I wasn't expecting to love this book as much as I do, but Jasmine's character and her relationship with Ivan was done so well, I fell in love with them both.
I really felt for Jasmine's character, as she is someone who tries really hard, and is constantly witty and lively but on the inside just wants to do right by the people she loves, and yearns to be someone's favourite. I envy how quick-witted she was throughout the book, she CARRIED her and Ivan's banter.
I wasn't expecting to genuinely laugh and find their banter funny but It was well written. The author did a good job in the progression of their relationship from 'hate' to love, and the little snippets of sincerity and respect for one another kept me hooked throughout.
I wasn't expecting the book to include as much focus on the family as it did, but I really enjoyed reading those parts. The family dynamic felt so organic, and it was so entertaining (especially when Ivan entered the picture).
One thing this author did so well was only include scenes that contribute to character development and relationship development. Every scene was purposeful and that really moved the story along and made reading such an enjoyable and easy experience.
I binged this in 4 days during my mocks and I would do it again, it was so worth it. I was so invested in the romance (and the family relationships) throughout and the ending was very satisfactory. I can't wait to reread and I highly recommend to anyone who likes slow burn romance.
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I loved how the author hinted at Ivan's affection for Jasmine throughout the book, as I could guess from early on that he had feelings for her before the timeframe in which the book is set. That hindsight made the book ten times more entertaining as every time he would say something with an undertone of feeling or anything nice I would be squealingggg.
The only thing I didn't like was the fact that she had an injury so randomly which meant they couldn't compete. I know it made sense as the book had a limited time frame, and I think it was a good structural choice, but it made me so anxious as Jasmine was so scared of being a disappointment the entire book and then she injured herself. She worked so hard, and I'm so happy she got the recognition she deserved.
The naked photoshoot had me DEAD. when he closed his eyes I knew he was about to bust. I knew he was scared of getting hard in front of her and everyone, and I loved the anticipation/build up to them taking their clothes off (in a non-creepy way).
ALSO JASMINE'S MUM IS A FUCKING ICON. LEGEND. QUEEN. DEITY. When Jasmine's brother said he didn't like the fact that she was going to be naked on the cover, HER MUM RIPPED THAT MAN TO SHREADS. She kept going as she should and I love her. When she said she knew about his porn collection when he thought she didn't, a man died that night and his name was Jonathan. rip.
I loved how supportive her mum was of her being naked on the cover it was so refreshing to see.
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Stalking
Minor: Classism and Racism
annewithana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Racism
sofieskj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I did read it a bit fast so i didnt feel like i really go to enjoy the book, and therefore i won't give a five star. I feel like i didnt rally connect with the story.
Graphic: Fatphobia, Sexual content, Stalking, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Vomit
rosegoes3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Mariana Zapata is queen of the slow burn but I was disappointed in this compared to Wall of Winnipeg: Jasmine seemed very immature and the dynamic between the Suarez family and Jasmine & Ivan at the beginning felt very immature. Considering she was the youngest of five children at 26 years old, family dinners felt like a bunch of teenagers.
Moderate: Cursing, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Bullying
triple_m's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Jasmine is a bit hard to love because sheâs very short tempered and self-involved, prioritizing her love for figure skating over everything else in her life. I think
I love Ivan because even when he was being a dick he was never cruel, he just seemed mostly indifferent/immature. Itâs confusing because he later says
Overall the couple had great chemistry and was very supportive of one another, I just wish they started to get along sooner.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Car accident, Stalking, and Sexual harassment
aclisham's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Minor: Abandonment, Body shaming, Bullying, Sexual harassment, and Stalking
kjseil92's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
jaec11's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual harassment