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shamekag1's review
5.0
Enemies to lovers Dean and Taylor chemistry was unmatched. When they hated each other they hated each other. But when feelings changed they changed for the better. They loved as fiercely as they hated. They stayed true to themselves and realized underneath the armor they had similarities. This book definitely had some spice and I was truly surprised. I really enjoyed reading this book and recommend as a must read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
bookwhimsy2's review
4.0
A romance novel with abortion as the central theme? Yes, please!
I loved the way that the story handled the abortion story. It was compassionate, realistic, and affirming. The book is worth reading for this alone.
It is also an intense enemies-to-lovers story that made me realize that I don't like true enemies-to-lover stories. I prefer the enemy element to be more lukewarm. Here, Taylor and Dean hate each other. They are competitive at work and cannot stand each other until Dean sees Taylor's vulnerability and decides to be there for her. That opens the door that leads to the romance.
This was one of those books that made me stay up until three in the morning to finish it and is responsible for my looking tired at work :)
Content Warnings: central abortion storyline, power dynamics during sex
I loved the way that the story handled the abortion story. It was compassionate, realistic, and affirming. The book is worth reading for this alone.
It is also an intense enemies-to-lovers story that made me realize that I don't like true enemies-to-lover stories. I prefer the enemy element to be more lukewarm. Here, Taylor and Dean hate each other. They are competitive at work and cannot stand each other until Dean sees Taylor's vulnerability and decides to be there for her. That opens the door that leads to the romance.
This was one of those books that made me stay up until three in the morning to finish it and is responsible for my looking tired at work :)
Content Warnings: central abortion storyline, power dynamics during sex
brynleyhope's review
4.0
4.25⭐️
the last two books in this series were far superior to the first few! this enemies to lovers was very angsty, a suuuuuper slow burn, and i enjoyed their banter. taylor was so strong and super badass and i've liked dean since laney's book. i really enjoyed that they felt so able to be vulnerable together even though they were scared. even though they were pretty quickly NOT enemies anymore once they hooked up, i liked that they still kept the same banter and called each other out on their shit. also, the way dean helped with Kennedy's situation and respected the sister's boundaries was very sweet to me.
the last two books in this series were far superior to the first few! this enemies to lovers was very angsty, a suuuuuper slow burn, and i enjoyed their banter. taylor was so strong and super badass and i've liked dean since laney's book. i really enjoyed that they felt so able to be vulnerable together even though they were scared. even though they were pretty quickly NOT enemies anymore once they hooked up, i liked that they still kept the same banter and called each other out on their shit. also, the way dean helped with Kennedy's situation and respected the sister's boundaries was very sweet to me.
liareadsawholelot's review
4.0
I really liked this book! The spice between the two was well done and rivalry was great. They both worked so well together. Not the most kind blowing story but it was a fun read.
bitterblue7's review
4.5
This is my second book written by Sophie, and I'm in love!
The chemistry that she writes between her characters is simply unforgettable!
Taylor was an awesome boss bitch (and I say this with the utmost respect and envy), but she was also able to show Dean a vulnerable side that made her all the more fantastic.
And kudos to the author for choosing that "issue" to bring the couple closer together, for not shaming Taylor for her choice, and for making it seem natural, human, and nothing particularly out of the ordinary.
Truly, thank you, Sophie, for deciding to add that to your book and the way you chose to approach it!
The chemistry that she writes between her characters is simply unforgettable!
Taylor was an awesome boss bitch (and I say this with the utmost respect and envy), but she was also able to show Dean a vulnerable side that made her all the more fantastic.
And kudos to the author for choosing that "issue" to bring the couple closer together, for not shaming Taylor for her choice, and for making it seem natural, human, and nothing particularly out of the ordinary.
Truly, thank you, Sophie, for deciding to add that to your book and the way you chose to approach it!
bookishrnamanda's review
5.0
A workplace romance between rivals with some of the best banter! The main characters have worked with each other for a few years and even went to law school together prior. But now they are up for the same promotion and they get a little cut throat. When they are assigned to work a project together they begin to see they are more alike than they thought. We get to witness them being rivals / enemies to friends who really care about each other and then to lovers.
This was a little bit of a slow burn, but the characters were developed so well. It was easy to root for them. They were both strong characters who were ok alone, but better together. The banter, the swoon, the spice, the chemistry, and the plot- all of it top tier as I'm growing to expect from Sophie Andrews. This a book that I would actually re-read and fall in love with all over again.
If you have triggers- please look at these prior to determine if you can handle the emotional aspects of this story. This is important as some topics may be heavy for some. It is done VERY tastefully.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This was a little bit of a slow burn, but the characters were developed so well. It was easy to root for them. They were both strong characters who were ok alone, but better together. The banter, the swoon, the spice, the chemistry, and the plot- all of it top tier as I'm growing to expect from Sophie Andrews. This a book that I would actually re-read and fall in love with all over again.
If you have triggers- please look at these prior to determine if you can handle the emotional aspects of this story. This is important as some topics may be heavy for some. It is done VERY tastefully.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
mekag's review
5.0
Enemies to lovers Dean and Taylor chemistry was unmatched. When they hated each other they hated each other. But when feelings changed they changed for the better. They loved as fiercely as they hated. They stayed true to themselves and realized underneath the armor they had similarities. This book definitely had some spice and I was truly surprised. I really enjoyed reading this book and recommend as a must read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
stateofineline's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.75
I was eating this shit up but I feel like something was missing y el final fue medio meh I'm sucker for men groveling so I was kinda expecting that so 🫠
readingbetweenthevines's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-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
4.25
I am so glad I found Sophie Andrews through Twitter a few months ago, because I’ve since read her last three releases, and I have absolutely loved them all!
Dean wasn’t as golden retriever as previous hero’s, however I still loved him (even though initially I was unsure due to his stance on eggnog). Even when he and Taylor hated each other, Dean did something for her, that made me fall in love with him!
Taylor had her walls up, but once Dean broke them down, these two were so good together - and I’m usually pretty wary of love interests who are gunning for the same promotion.
Tangled Ambition certainly hits on some heavier topics, but is also an enjoyable, slow burn but steamy read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Abortion