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nineinchnails's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
the writing felt slightly better here but i don't think that's saying much. the main characters were both insufferable (sophie was NLOG and liam was an annoying asshole) and the dialogue was cringe so i'm just proud of myself for not DNFing. i'm hoping the last two books are better but at this rate i should manage my expectations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Medical content, Death, Grief, and Medical trauma
Minor: Pregnancy
Maternal mortality/Death during childbirthalliebebbs9's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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: Sexual content
Moderate: Death
Minor: Medical trauma and Pregnancy
laura_clarinets's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
This second book just...didn't do it for me. First off (literally), the opening was incredibly sad. I get that there needed to be some sort of catalyst for the MMC's retreat into himself so the FMC could come save the day, but woof, I don't think it needed to go that hard that abruptly.
The first half of slow(ish) burn and build was fun and sexy, but I don't feel like the second part really delivered on the promise. When they final got to going through items on "the list" it felt kind of rushed and unfulfilling, which made the premise feel pretty pointless.
The FMC's Dad's combo of "I taught you to stand up for yourself" and "but you cannot make your own choices and I will send you home if you do anything despite your being a grown adult" was just plain infuriating. My dude, you cannot have it both ways. The expected character arch would be him coming to the realization that he's raised a strong and intelligent daughter who he now must release to make her way in the world.... Instead even AFTER he's had his "aha" moment, he still says, and I quote: "Nothing you do with art will ever support you and a family." BARF.
Anyway, the MMC was cute and sexy, the FMC wore sneakers with dresses as a personality trait but, like, an endearing one, and the F1 setting was dumbed down but accurate enough to not take me out of the story. (And when I say "dumbed down," I mean "pole position was his favorite place to start from"... well, yeah...).
The writing is on par with the first one, which is to say, a little meh but readable. I'm sticking out the series because I bought them all, but perhaps this should be a lesson to me to buy them one at a time...
The first half of slow(ish) burn and build was fun and sexy, but I don't feel like the second part really delivered on the promise. When they final got to going through items on "the list" it felt kind of rushed and unfulfilling, which made the premise feel pretty pointless.
The FMC's Dad's combo of "I taught you to stand up for yourself" and "but you cannot make your own choices and I will send you home if you do anything despite your being a grown adult" was just plain infuriating. My dude, you cannot have it both ways. The expected character arch would be him coming to the realization that he's raised a strong and intelligent daughter who he now must release to make her way in the world.... Instead even AFTER he's had his "aha" moment, he still says, and I quote: "Nothing you do with art will ever support you and a family." BARF.
Anyway, the MMC was cute and sexy, the FMC wore sneakers with dresses as a personality trait but, like, an endearing one, and the F1 setting was dumbed down but accurate enough to not take me out of the story. (And when I say "dumbed down," I mean "pole position was his favorite place to start from"... well, yeah...).
The writing is on par with the first one, which is to say, a little meh but readable. I'm sticking out the series because I bought them all, but perhaps this should be a lesson to me to buy them one at a time...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma and Death
This book opens much more traumatically than you'd expect a "lighthearted" contemporary romance to... Head the warnings and proceed with caution.marybsimp's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Alcohol, Death, Grief, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
finnickdeservedbetter's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Okay...I'd still say I enjoyed this book but definitely not as much as the first. The characters annoyed me a bit too much. Mostly Sophie if I'm being honest.
For a self-proclaimed feminist, she sure does make a lot of digs at other women. "Leia's the only princess I respect". Gross. Take the internalized misogyny elsewhere. It's all "I wear sneakers, not heels. I like Star Wars, not Disney Princesses. I like burgers, not salad". You're not like other girls, we get it. Maybe grow up and find another personality trait.
(Also the constant comments from everyone about how small she was gave me the ick but that wasn't really her fault)
That makes it sound like I completely hated her but I don't. Those stupid comments just really got on my nerves. I admired how she set boundaries and stood up for herself. She's knows her worth and that's something to be proud of. I liked her character development and her growth as a person for sure.
Liam irritated me as well but that's just because he's an idiot.
Overall, I enjoyed it and I'll be getting the physical copy eventually but I'm not nearly as likely to reread it as I am the first one.
For a self-proclaimed feminist, she sure does make a lot of digs at other women. "Leia's the only princess I respect". Gross. Take the internalized misogyny elsewhere. It's all "I wear sneakers, not heels. I like Star Wars, not Disney Princesses. I like burgers, not salad". You're not like other girls, we get it. Maybe grow up and find another personality trait.
(Also the constant comments from everyone about how small she was gave me the ick but that wasn't really her fault)
That makes it sound like I completely hated her but I don't. Those stupid comments just really got on my nerves. I admired how she set boundaries and stood up for herself. She's knows her worth and that's something to be proud of. I liked her character development and her growth as a person for sure.
Liam irritated me as well but that's just because he's an idiot.
Overall, I enjoyed it and I'll be getting the physical copy eventually but I'm not nearly as likely to reread it as I am the first one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, Grief, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Gaslighting, Medical trauma, Misogyny, and Car accident
Minor: Toxic relationship, Vomit, Pedophilia, and Pregnancy
whatjasread's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
[MAY 2020] 3.5/5
I had to lower my rating a little this time -- I still enjoyed most of the things I enjoyed the first time I read it, including bucket list fulfilment, but the things that I didn't like last time were just heightened a bit too much in my reread. Liam annoyed me with his need to make everything sexual, I would've liked it if he had more to his personality and if he could go at least one conversation without being a horndog. Still enjoy the F1 elements, though!
[FEB 2020] 4/5
• not quite as good as throttled but i'm in an F1 rabbit hole this week so it was still great
• bucket list fulfillment is one of my favourite tropes and this book is basically centred around that, although i did think some bits needed a bit more attention
• idk if it's just me but i really could not talk to my parents about my sexual exploits and/or having a friend with benefits the way that liam does
• i adore sophie but i do have to say she's your typical 'not like other girls' girl -- how many NLOG girls do you need before they become like other girls?
• liam got annoying sometimes with his whole 'i can give u good orgasm' thing even in serious moments like bruh please stop
• at the same time i did enjoy this a lot, just wish there was more focus on the actual F1 elements like they did with Noah in throttled
TWs: death during childbirth (off page), recreational drug use, vomiting, dubious consent, alcoholism, slutshaming (secondary characters)
Tropes/themes: bad boy x good girl, reformed player mmc, friends with benefits, bucket list fulfilment, rival F1 teams, tying up, ice play, blindfolds, public sex, phone sex, i see how they look at you, forbidden romance
I had to lower my rating a little this time -- I still enjoyed most of the things I enjoyed the first time I read it, including bucket list fulfilment, but the things that I didn't like last time were just heightened a bit too much in my reread. Liam annoyed me with his need to make everything sexual, I would've liked it if he had more to his personality and if he could go at least one conversation without being a horndog. Still enjoy the F1 elements, though!
[FEB 2020] 4/5
• not quite as good as throttled but i'm in an F1 rabbit hole this week so it was still great
• bucket list fulfillment is one of my favourite tropes and this book is basically centred around that, although i did think some bits needed a bit more attention
• idk if it's just me but i really could not talk to my parents about my sexual exploits and/or having a friend with benefits the way that liam does
• i adore sophie but i do have to say she's your typical 'not like other girls' girl -- how many NLOG girls do you need before they become like other girls?
• liam got annoying sometimes with his whole 'i can give u good orgasm' thing even in serious moments like bruh please stop
• at the same time i did enjoy this a lot, just wish there was more focus on the actual F1 elements like they did with Noah in throttled
TWs: death during childbirth (off page), recreational drug use, vomiting, dubious consent, alcoholism, slutshaming (secondary characters)
Tropes/themes: bad boy x good girl, reformed player mmc, friends with benefits, bucket list fulfilment, rival F1 teams, tying up, ice play, blindfolds, public sex, phone sex, i see how they look at you, forbidden romance
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Death and Medical trauma
Minor: Drug use, Medical content, and Vomit
valeria_gzz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
2,75 stars I liked Liam in theory but he just really annoyed me. If the author had SHOWED more of the person she TOLD us Liam was I would have liked him much better.
I’d love a book about his brother and Johanna and about his parents. His parents remind me of my aunt and uncle who are just as lovey dovey as his parents are it’s cute even though I pretend to be grossed out.
Anyway I know I’m giving this 2,75 stars but I did read this in a day so I guess I have to say I was hooked.
I’d love a book about his brother and Johanna and about his parents. His parents remind me of my aunt and uncle who are just as lovey dovey as his parents are it’s cute even though I pretend to be grossed out.
Anyway I know I’m giving this 2,75 stars but I did read this in a day so I guess I have to say I was hooked.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Fatphobia and Racism
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