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kaitrates's review
emotional
hopeful
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
'You're here,' he repeated, taking her hand and drawing it against his chest, right above his pounding heartbeat. 'In my heart. Somehow you crashed your way into it when I wasn't looking. The same way you barged into my library, I supposed. But you're here now, inside. Emma, you're the very life of me.'
BRB don't mind me completely SWOONING over this gorgeous, funny, steamy romance.
This was my first Tessa Dare book (though I apparently read a short story of hers in a Christmas anthology years ago) and it absolutely won't be my last. I had a blast!
So many surprising and funny moments in this! From Ash moonlighting as a vigilante (LOVE) to the many sex scenes to our badass girl group.
I've taken a long break from histrom, mostly because my taste in books has evolved. It feels good to "come home" and find unexpected disability rep in a type of book that I've definitely become less likely to pick up in recent years (namely those by white authors featuring characters who are white, cishet, conventionally attractive, thin, and appearing pre-disabled).
What kept this from being a true 5 star for me is that I wanted it to rooted in a bit more of a disability justice lens. I wanted more from Ash's character arc related to his scarring and chronic pain, as well as his identity as disabled. I wanted him to reckon with his sense of self, his internalised ableism and pretty privelege. I also chaff at the fact that this is apparently a beauty and the beast retelling because of his disability? ICK.
All in all, I really enjoyed this and am eager to dive into the rest of the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Ableism, Sexual content, Body shaming, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Violence, and War
vas_17's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, War, Body shaming, Religious bigotry, and Violence
nicichels's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
It lowkey irritated me that Ash was always hating on himself. BroðŸ˜
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Pregnancy
kyriannaj's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Alcohol, Addiction, Blood, Body shaming, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Classism, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, and War
booktalkwithrae's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
This book is exactly what I needed. Something like, funny, with enjoyable, bad, her, romance, and some spice but, still not set in my current world.
I know the cover is ridiculous and often covers like this really don’t get me excited about the book. But if you’re looking for romance, that’s funny and a little bit ridiculous but still enjoyable pick this one up!
I know the cover is ridiculous and often covers like this really don’t get me excited about the book. But if you’re looking for romance, that’s funny and a little bit ridiculous but still enjoyable pick this one up!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Violence
smithrachaelynn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- 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
5.0
Absolutely, utterly delightful. I knew immediately that I was going to love this book so much. Ash is so precious and witty. He has a hard exterior and a soft center just for Emma. I loved every single thing about this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence
hannah_clover's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Ableism, and Violence
Minor: Child abuse
colleenw19's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Amazing banter between the two leads. Made me laugh out loud but still very heartfelt.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
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