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emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Overall:
I liked the characters.
The writing was average.
The sex scenes were sub par for a book with BDSM. And if you do compare it to the heavy marketing as a smutty book, it will disappoint you.
Do not read this book specifically for the smut.
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This book disappointed me. I was NOT overhyped from social media, but even then it still didn't hit my standards. I found this book from 1 post and then just decided to read it because I like certain sports romance books.
The sex scenes were dull, for a book with BDSM. Very dull. They lacked chemistry.
The characters were decent. At some points, I think they lacked chemistry. Sometimes it felt like they were together for no real reason. But ultimately, I enjoyed the romance part of this book. I did like the relationship between the main characters.
This author likes to drop big, scientific words in this book. The author also drops in jargon for the diving and swimming sports, but didn't provide enough context in some cases for the reader to figure out what it means.
I understand the author has a science background, from what I've heard, but when you just shove out big scientific jargon for no reason, it just ruins the reading experience.
I understand a lot of science from my college experience, so lack of science education is not an issue here. I understood a lot of the science she put into the book. I do no enjoy how scientific words were just thrown out at times.
I liked the characters.
The writing was average.
The sex scenes were sub par for a book with BDSM. And if you do compare it to the heavy marketing as a smutty book, it will disappoint you.
Do not read this book specifically for the smut.
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This book disappointed me. I was NOT overhyped from social media, but even then it still didn't hit my standards. I found this book from 1 post and then just decided to read it because I like certain sports romance books.
The sex scenes were dull, for a book with BDSM. Very dull. They lacked chemistry.
The characters were decent. At some points, I think they lacked chemistry. Sometimes it felt like they were together for no real reason. But ultimately, I enjoyed the romance part of this book. I did like the relationship between the main characters.
This author likes to drop big, scientific words in this book. The author also drops in jargon for the diving and swimming sports, but didn't provide enough context in some cases for the reader to figure out what it means.
I understand the author has a science background, from what I've heard, but when you just shove out big scientific jargon for no reason, it just ruins the reading experience.
I understand a lot of science from my college experience, so lack of science education is not an issue here. I understood a lot of the science she put into the book. I do no enjoy how scientific words were just thrown out at times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
This felt way too long, but it was still very solid.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
um⦠no comment <3
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse
emotional
funny
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Medical content, Death of parent
emotional
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Alcohol
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Death of parent
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Medical trauma, Gaslighting
Minor: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Toxic friendship
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
i donβt mind that her past two books have been sexual relationships first, i just miss her slow burns :(
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying, Alcohol
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Emotional abuse, Death of parent
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
π I loved this book. It fit my story interests, my sense of humor, my kinks, my politics. Ali Hazelwood deviated from her tried and true formula on this one but it still worked great. And wow Lukas is a perfect book boyfriend, my goodness. Just green flags all over the place.
π§ Duet narration, even though the story is single POV (FMC's). And hoo boy, the Lukas voice π₯΅
πΆοΈ 4/5 This was a spice-forward book but not like straight up erotica. The two MCs are kinky and they explore that on page in several scenes, since this is both of their first relationship with another kinkster. It's mainly power exchange (mdom/fsub) during sexytimes with some forcefulness, like advanced beginner level. No props or anything complex really.
βπ³οΈβπ There's casual mention of a queer character or two, and a couple mentions of POC. But mainly everyone seems pretty white and straight. The FMC is recovering from an injury, but she's fully physically recovered. She does deal with anxiety and PTSD from an abusive relationship in her past, and trauma from the time of the injury.
π§ Duet narration, even though the story is single POV (FMC's). And hoo boy, the Lukas voice π₯΅
πΆοΈ 4/5 This was a spice-forward book but not like straight up erotica. The two MCs are kinky and they explore that on page in several scenes, since this is both of their first relationship with another kinkster. It's mainly power exchange (mdom/fsub) during sexytimes with some forcefulness, like advanced beginner level. No props or anything complex really.
βπ³οΈβπ There's casual mention of a queer character or two, and a couple mentions of POC. But mainly everyone seems pretty white and straight. The FMC is recovering from an injury, but she's fully physically recovered. She does deal with anxiety and PTSD from an abusive relationship in her past, and trauma from the time of the injury.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Alcohol
Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Terminal illness, Grief, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail