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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
I was about to apologise for putting a shirtless man cover on the timeline but then i found a special edition cover of this book and saved everyone and myself. I don’t have a real explanation as to why I read this I just saw two tiktoks back to back talking about this and thought it sounded cute. But then I saw the cover and author and read the description that it was set in high school and was a little apprehensive. But it seemed like a fast paced short read and I needed a little breather from fantasy and such so here we are.
I was glad to see that almost immediately it was said that the main characters have turned 18 before this was set and were in their final year of school. I didn’t love it at the start, I thought the writing was a little cringey and the two main characters were so angsty and very intense and said fuck like every sentence. But over time it either got better or I got used to it and hence the 4 stars. Like I can’t say it was all that good or there wasn’t much of a plot but it’s nearly 2am and these two idiots had me smiling at their silly little behaviour. Like the fact that they pure hated each other over something stupid and had their first kiss while trying to beat each other up? yeah I kind of ate that up. And then constantly being drawn back to each other was such a serve. They got together kind of fast but I don’t care, I don’t know if I would have survived a slow burn in this book.
I was glad to see that almost immediately it was said that the main characters have turned 18 before this was set and were in their final year of school. I didn’t love it at the start, I thought the writing was a little cringey and the two main characters were so angsty and very intense and said fuck like every sentence. But over time it either got better or I got used to it and hence the 4 stars. Like I can’t say it was all that good or there wasn’t much of a plot but it’s nearly 2am and these two idiots had me smiling at their silly little behaviour. Like the fact that they pure hated each other over something stupid and had their first kiss while trying to beat each other up? yeah I kind of ate that up. And then constantly being drawn back to each other was such a serve. They got together kind of fast but I don’t care, I don’t know if I would have survived a slow burn in this book.
Not bad, they were actually cute together but I wanted more rivalry and the writing didn't do it for me.
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5⭐️
Not all 5 stars are equally. This got 5 stars because it was super fun, both characters were so hot and I loved their connection
Not all 5 stars are equally. This got 5 stars because it was super fun, both characters were so hot and I loved their connection
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Asher and Levi... I AM IN LOVE!
These two instantly had my heart!
I loved their chemistry and the spice was amazing. I devoured this book in one night and I already want to read it again!
Becca is an amazing writer, especially her MM books and she has done it again with this one. I can't wait for more stories from this world!!
These two instantly had my heart!
I loved their chemistry and the spice was amazing. I devoured this book in one night and I already want to read it again!
Becca is an amazing writer, especially her MM books and she has done it again with this one. I can't wait for more stories from this world!!
A definite improvement overall for me compared to the only other MM installment this author had done before this one.
I'm a sucker for enemies-to-lovers and Asher and Levi's hate for each other was deliciously good.
The chemistry jumped off the page between these two and as they started to gain attraction for each other even as they hated each other, and then slowly let their guards down enough to let go of the animosity, it was so good.
The rivalry was actually close to "savage" so it fit the title well. Asher threatening Levi and Levi's best friend with a freaking knife was WILD.
But I loved later on when they were really falling for each other and were basically boyfriends, and some of Levi's team gets "payback" on Asher, Levi being so upset and wanting retribution for it was just as lovely. I love the "I hate you so much but for some reason I can't keep my hands off you" as much as I love the "I love you fiercely and I will fuck anyone up who tries to hurt you" dynamic.
My only reason for a star off is that I kinda just wanted more drama when everyone was finding out about them. There was some, but...not enough. Especially when these schools had SUCH a huge rivalry and these two had hated each other so intensely. I felt like the book kinda just glossed over reactions or said they were shocked or uncomfortable with it, but we didn't get to see that, and it all worked out pretty easily in the end.
Also when there's a couple who are keeping their relationship a secret because of how people would react, I am a sucker for people finding out by finding them kissing or more, and it's like *gasp* oMG and everyone has bad reactions to it and it's a whole thing. I would have loved that kinda drama in this, especially when the drama when they were enemies was so good.
But otherwise, on the whole, I loved this and I loved these two together. They worked so well together. And this definitely made me open to more Steele MM romance books in the future, if she ever decides to write more. I was iffy after my 3 star read with the other, but wanted to give the author another chance, and she did well with this one. I definitely want to read more by her.
So overall, a good enemies-to-lovers story that turned into a wonderful romance story. These two in love with each other was even better than when they were enemies, if only because they had made such good enemies beforehand. It makes the falling in love with each other part all the sweeter.
Two big thumbs up from me, and I look forward to more MM books from this author
I'm a sucker for enemies-to-lovers and Asher and Levi's hate for each other was deliciously good.
The chemistry jumped off the page between these two and as they started to gain attraction for each other even as they hated each other, and then slowly let their guards down enough to let go of the animosity, it was so good.
The rivalry was actually close to "savage" so it fit the title well. Asher threatening Levi and Levi's best friend with a freaking knife was WILD.
But I loved later on when they were really falling for each other and were basically boyfriends, and some of Levi's team gets "payback" on Asher, Levi being so upset and wanting retribution for it was just as lovely. I love the "I hate you so much but for some reason I can't keep my hands off you" as much as I love the "I love you fiercely and I will fuck anyone up who tries to hurt you" dynamic.
My only reason for a star off is that I kinda just wanted more drama when everyone was finding out about them. There was some, but...not enough. Especially when these schools had SUCH a huge rivalry and these two had hated each other so intensely. I felt like the book kinda just glossed over reactions or said they were shocked or uncomfortable with it, but we didn't get to see that, and it all worked out pretty easily in the end.
Also when there's a couple who are keeping their relationship a secret because of how people would react, I am a sucker for people finding out by finding them kissing or more, and it's like *gasp* oMG and everyone has bad reactions to it and it's a whole thing. I would have loved that kinda drama in this, especially when the drama when they were enemies was so good.
But otherwise, on the whole, I loved this and I loved these two together. They worked so well together. And this definitely made me open to more Steele MM romance books in the future, if she ever decides to write more. I was iffy after my 3 star read with the other, but wanted to give the author another chance, and she did well with this one. I definitely want to read more by her.
So overall, a good enemies-to-lovers story that turned into a wonderful romance story. These two in love with each other was even better than when they were enemies, if only because they had made such good enemies beforehand. It makes the falling in love with each other part all the sweeter.
Two big thumbs up from me, and I look forward to more MM books from this author
Okay, prima di arrivare al 20% non gli avrei dato due lire, ma poi wow, che ripresa! L'ho letto tutto d'un fiato e ora voglio pure il cartaceo!