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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
wanderingelb's review
4.0
Why did I wait so long between reading the first and second books! This book was the better of the two in my opinion.
We pick up right where book one left off with Jane and the guys basically at odds.
What I loved about this second book was the attention to healing. The author did not just put a metaphorical bandage on things and everyone was 100% happy. There are some true high and low moments in this book that occur both in and outside of the relationship. This is one of the more realistic relationship dynamics that I have seen in a why choose boom.
We pick up right where book one left off with Jane and the guys basically at odds.
What I loved about this second book was the attention to healing. The author did not just put a metaphorical bandage on things and everyone was 100% happy. There are some true high and low moments in this book that occur both in and outside of the relationship. This is one of the more realistic relationship dynamics that I have seen in a why choose boom.
wanderingelb_reads's review
4.0
Why did I wait so long between reading the first and second books! This book was the better of the two in my opinion.
We pick up right where book one left off with Jane and the guys basically at odds.
What I loved about this second book was the attention to healing. The author did not just put a metaphorical bandage on things and everyone was 100% happy. There are some true high and low moments in this book that occur both in and outside of the relationship. This is one of the more realistic relationship dynamics that I have seen in a why choose boom.
We pick up right where book one left off with Jane and the guys basically at odds.
What I loved about this second book was the attention to healing. The author did not just put a metaphorical bandage on things and everyone was 100% happy. There are some true high and low moments in this book that occur both in and outside of the relationship. This is one of the more realistic relationship dynamics that I have seen in a why choose boom.
guada_reads's review
4.0
I was not expecting to be trapped in this books so much, all the emotions that Mandy captured made it so relatable, all the hurt in Jane's heart, how each one of the guys was broken in their own way and how they just worked to make each other better.
The spice was fantastic, I wished I was Jane every single time. 2.8
The spice was fantastic, I wished I was Jane every single time. 2.8
booked_up_nixi's review
5.0
This is book 2 of the duology and picks up where book 1 ends.
Note: This book is for mature audiences aged 18 and older and contains explicit scenes. Additional triggers include grief and effects of miscarriage and suicide.
This book incites deep empathy, sympathy and shock. As more is revealed in terms of the characters' past and present struggles, so too do new twists arise that are unexpected.
The MC's truly deserve their hard won happy ending, and this book is filled with devastation, tragedy, love and healing.
More than that, the side characters are wonderful, and immediately interest in their potential stories is piqued.
This is another book to be devoured in one sitting, and the author did a marvelous job!
Note: This book is for mature audiences aged 18 and older and contains explicit scenes. Additional triggers include grief and effects of miscarriage and suicide.
This book incites deep empathy, sympathy and shock. As more is revealed in terms of the characters' past and present struggles, so too do new twists arise that are unexpected.
The MC's truly deserve their hard won happy ending, and this book is filled with devastation, tragedy, love and healing.
More than that, the side characters are wonderful, and immediately interest in their potential stories is piqued.
This is another book to be devoured in one sitting, and the author did a marvelous job!
andreathereader's review
2.0
This is a repeat of my review of the first book, which includes both books:
This is a good story overall, but the terrible, terrible, grammar was a real problem. Constant tense changes, often within the same sentence, missing words, additional words, misplaced quotation marks... Honestly, the whole thing was a mess.
The plot is good, and with some serious editing, this could be an amazing book. One of the plot points is conveniently dealt with off page, in a 'perfect world' wrap up in the final chapter of the second book, which is a disappointment, but I think everything else is dealt with in a realistic way, especially Jane's grief.
The guys waffle a bit in their feelings and desires, which is annoying to the reader and Jane, and a lot of conflict could have been avoided if everyone just talked to each other, which is one of my personal pet peeves.
I think the writing lacked a lot of emotion, and maybe this was the bad grammar, but I feel more like I was being told how everyone felt instead of being immersed in, and feeling the things they did. Perhaps with the messy writing fixed, this would be less of an issue.
Honestly, unless the author invests in a serious editor and proofer (and not just one of her friends, as indicated in the acknowledgements in the first book), I won't read another book by her.
This is a good story overall, but the terrible, terrible, grammar was a real problem. Constant tense changes, often within the same sentence, missing words, additional words, misplaced quotation marks... Honestly, the whole thing was a mess.
The plot is good, and with some serious editing, this could be an amazing book. One of the plot points is conveniently dealt with off page, in a 'perfect world' wrap up in the final chapter of the second book, which is a disappointment, but I think everything else is dealt with in a realistic way, especially Jane's grief.
The guys waffle a bit in their feelings and desires, which is annoying to the reader and Jane, and a lot of conflict could have been avoided if everyone just talked to each other, which is one of my personal pet peeves.
I think the writing lacked a lot of emotion, and maybe this was the bad grammar, but I feel more like I was being told how everyone felt instead of being immersed in, and feeling the things they did. Perhaps with the messy writing fixed, this would be less of an issue.
Honestly, unless the author invests in a serious editor and proofer (and not just one of her friends, as indicated in the acknowledgements in the first book), I won't read another book by her.
megsyzreads's review
3.0
A Rocky Road
Callum’s entrapment with Lucio reaches breaking point when he loses a fight and Nathan takes a beating.
Jane is left floundering, as once again, the guys try to push her away to keep her safe.
Jane returns to Dallas heartbroken and then we learn that her deceased husband was a liar and cheat. With Jane’s future hanging in the balance she struggles to reconcile with her guys.
I felt the drama of this book rotated around Callum’s deal with Lucio and the “conclusion” to this drama was glossed over. I am only giving this read 3 stars as the spice is well done.
RH
Multi POV
Callum’s entrapment with Lucio reaches breaking point when he loses a fight and Nathan takes a beating.
Jane is left floundering, as once again, the guys try to push her away to keep her safe.
Jane returns to Dallas heartbroken and then we learn that her deceased husband was a liar and cheat. With Jane’s future hanging in the balance she struggles to reconcile with her guys.
I felt the drama of this book rotated around Callum’s deal with Lucio and the “conclusion” to this drama was glossed over. I am only giving this read 3 stars as the spice is well done.
RH
Multi POV
marissajanellatchreads's review
5.0
This book picks right up where book 1 left off! There where tears, laughter, and even some anger for me with this book! These 4 had to overcome so much, and they all messed up along the way! But they finally all got their crap together, and it couldn’t be more beautiful!!
rchandler's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
I can’t put into words how incredible this duet was! It’s a MFMM love triangle with all the drama, trauma, loss, pain, healing, new beginnings, laughter, and more that you could possibly imagine. This story is so real and raw and you will be on the edge of your seat waiting to find out what happens and how the story ends. This was my first Mandy Muse experience and i have to say, I’m a new huge fan!
looksandbooks1's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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? No
4.0
This is my first Mandy Muse book, and it will not be my last. We were coming off a lot of information and also some secrets still with book one. This one really got to the core of the issues of her and her men. It opened up to them learning to be in a relationship even though they feel unworthy of love. I love seeing more webs of Lucio tyranny with Evan and Darcy. This took me on a ride the last 75 percent of the book. My heart hurt so much for her and the guys. Just breathe, and you will get through it. Lol, wonderful introduction of Mandy Muse.