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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
Loved the book but wish there would've been more trigger warnings.
TW: rape, sexual assault, PTSD
TW: rape, sexual assault, PTSD
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
When I read the blurb I was super excited because this sounded like such a different type of romance, like more taboo and out there, but unfortunately it didn't meet my expectations!
it was enjoyable overall, but I feel like the characters could have been developed a bit more and I wish the author would have given them some more of a backstory because I didn't felt connected to them at all!!
the concept and how the story plays out was entertaining, but the whole reason behind why they separated was kind go basic and dare I say stupid, it was just not it for me!
but again, I really liked the whole concept and the first half of the book, but after that it wasn't that exciting
it was enjoyable overall, but I feel like the characters could have been developed a bit more and I wish the author would have given them some more of a backstory because I didn't felt connected to them at all!!
the concept and how the story plays out was entertaining, but the whole reason behind why they separated was kind go basic and dare I say stupid, it was just not it for me!
but again, I really liked the whole concept and the first half of the book, but after that it wasn't that exciting
4 stars 4.5ish. i liked the premise of the book. i also enjoyed the characters in this. my baby callum is so strong and beautiful and has gone through so much tragic events. i love him so much. i love when the Hero can show vulnerability. i love how much he loved Oakley.
so i read this in like 5 hrs thank god coz i was rly out here thinking that i suddenly had lost the ability to read coz no cap Mrs Dalloway is sooo fucking boring rn, it's taking me wayy too long and i wanna get to like 14 books by the end of the month which i am aware is tomoz so im a wee but fucked but anways. now my life update is done for all my avid review readers this book was like just fine. like the initial premise was solid and sets u up for a solid basic bitch predictable plot like yay this was exactly what i needed today. but like the basic bitch plot points that normally come up like her nearly dying and the guy having to get the people that hurt her or like cry coz she might die just wasn't there and it got a lil bit boring near the end so yh it was fine i guess. i hope you enjoy my beautifully punctuated and articulate review of this book. goodbye now.
I was so close to giving this 1 star
Why did I give it 2 stars and not 1?
Solely based on the premise behind the book. There’s a sex club called Voyeur where clients with memberships can request the employees to perform certain fantasies they want to watch. These workers don’t have sex or have contact with the clients, they only have contact with other employees usually a partner. With their partner, they’ll preform scenes in front of a person/people or solo performances for extra cash.
Also b/c of the tropes:
•Friends to lovers
•Professor/student
•Age gap (19h/29H)
•Forbidden love
Now let’s talk about why it’s such a low ass score
There’s a LOT of sex/sex talk. Which might be someone else’s thing and really might have been my thing till about last year, but I’m looking for a relationship between MCs that has some substance. So really I didn't care about the MCs relationship.
Callum (H) is a dick. At first I really liked him, I thought he was super cute and nerdy, but he started acting shitty as he started having more feelings for Oaklyn (h). So Callum and Oaklyn first see each other at Voyeur. Unbeknownst to Callum until he arrives to his first day of class, Oaklyn is a student in his astronomy class. Oaklyn isn’t aware who he is, but he is and he continues to go to Voyeur and watch her perform scenes.
Which is sorta creepy since he’s not supposed to know who she is. Now why is he a dick? He basically calls Oaklyn a whore and a prostitute because she wouldn’t quit her job at Voyeur.
Like wtf is wrong with you…her parents stole her tuition money and she needed the money right away. Now I understand his situation a little. If I was him I wouldn’t want my “gf” (they weren’t even really together tbh) to work at a sex club and perform acts for people or with another guy. BUT at NO POINT does Callum offer to cancel his membership at Voyeur while acting this way. He can't expect her to quit her job because he’s jealous, but still have a membership at the same sex club
Why did I give it 2 stars and not 1?
Solely based on the premise behind the book. There’s a sex club called Voyeur where clients with memberships can request the employees to perform certain fantasies they want to watch. These workers don’t have sex or have contact with the clients, they only have contact with other employees usually a partner. With their partner, they’ll preform scenes in front of a person/people or solo performances for extra cash.
Also b/c of the tropes:
•Friends to lovers
•Professor/student
•Age gap (19h/29H)
•Forbidden love
Now let’s talk about why it’s such a low ass score
There’s a LOT of sex/sex talk. Which might be someone else’s thing and really might have been my thing till about last year, but I’m looking for a relationship between MCs that has some substance. So really I didn't care about the MCs relationship.
Callum (H) is a dick. At first I really liked him, I thought he was super cute and nerdy, but he started acting shitty as he started having more feelings for Oaklyn (h). So Callum and Oaklyn first see each other at Voyeur. Unbeknownst to Callum until he arrives to his first day of class, Oaklyn is a student in his astronomy class. Oaklyn isn’t aware who he is, but he is and he continues to go to Voyeur and watch her perform scenes.
Which is sorta creepy since he’s not supposed to know who she is. Now why is he a dick? He basically calls Oaklyn a whore and a prostitute because she wouldn’t quit her job at Voyeur.
“This isn’t some chosen career I’m dying to do. I need the money, and this is my best option.”
“Most college students tend to work at coffee shops for money,” he muttered.
Like wtf is wrong with you…her parents stole her tuition money and she needed the money right away. Now I understand his situation a little. If I was him I wouldn’t want my “gf” (they weren’t even really together tbh) to work at a sex club and perform acts for people or with another guy. BUT at NO POINT does Callum offer to cancel his membership at Voyeur while acting this way. He can't expect her to quit her job because he’s jealous, but still have a membership at the same sex club
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes