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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
Imma have to put this right in the middle because I am a sucker for a silly little rom com with a cool little nerd side plot. But I’m docking it significantly because where the heck was the kink exploration?? Was it in the room with us??? AT ALLL????
The craziest part is that the main reason our two main characters get together is because of the ex gf (which I did not like that at all) pen doesn’t like freaky sex ONLY TO FIND OUT LATER THAT SHE WAS THE ONE INITIATING THREESOMES and our freaky 50 shades lovers (that’s how they are described multiple times in the books) are not into that or anything else Scarlet just likes finishing in 15 secs multiple times in a row and being told she’s doing a good job. Like honey me too, but that’s not kinky.
The craziest part is that the main reason our two main characters get together is because of the ex gf (which I did not like that at all) pen doesn’t like freaky sex ONLY TO FIND OUT LATER THAT SHE WAS THE ONE INITIATING THREESOMES and our freaky 50 shades lovers (that’s how they are described multiple times in the books) are not into that or anything else Scarlet just likes finishing in 15 secs multiple times in a row and being told she’s doing a good job. Like honey me too, but that’s not kinky.
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
I'm struggling with how to rate this one. 3.5 I think. On the one hand, Lukas is absolutely the most solidly written book boyfriend I have read. I don't always like the he-falls-first trope but he was strong and solid and let Scarlett be....Scarlett. Lukas made me like Scarlett, which is really me saying that I don't think I liked her. I don't think I fully understood her because she was so wrapped up in the side plot with her best friend (and Lukas' ex but not ex....its complicated....).And then the diving--both Lukas and Scarlett have their own issues more or less and that pulls our focus from their relationship. And I tell you--the relationship (spice included!) is the ONLY good part of this book. Everything else I could not bring myself to enjoy. I wanted to ! I love the diving premise and the premed setting but just wasn't all there.
challenging
emotional
funny
fast-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
adventurous
inspiring
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:
Complicated
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Abandonment
challenging
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Let me start with a positive about the book, the ending was cute and the mmc redeemed himself. He was very intuitive throughout but not until the middle did I like him very much.
I feel like the author was trying to convince me that the book was about exploring kinks but none were actually explored. After they exchange notes, they don't really do anything from the list. They don't even mention any of the kinks. I feel like the biggest part of the book fell flat. The swim/dive drama and the love triangle story was just ok.
I feel like the author was trying to convince me that the book was about exploring kinks but none were actually explored. After they exchange notes, they don't really do anything from the list. They don't even mention any of the kinks. I feel like the biggest part of the book fell flat. The swim/dive drama and the love triangle story was just ok.
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
😜
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
miss ali hazelwood. the way i love her brain!
her books are the only ones that get me out of my reading slump. every. single. time.
i binged this in 3 days after not being able to pick up a book for over 2,5 months.
men written by ali WILL ALWAYS HIT. and lukas is definitely my favourite one. patient and understanding, always knowing what was going on in scarlett’s head.
this was amazing. showstopping. breathtaking. made my crave love. 😩
i really want to read ‚not in love‘ now but i gotta save her for a rainy day.
i love you ali, for writing books that feel like they are especially made for me.
her books are the only ones that get me out of my reading slump. every. single. time.
i binged this in 3 days after not being able to pick up a book for over 2,5 months.
men written by ali WILL ALWAYS HIT. and lukas is definitely my favourite one. patient and understanding, always knowing what was going on in scarlett’s head.
this was amazing. showstopping. breathtaking. made my crave love. 😩
i really want to read ‚not in love‘ now but i gotta save her for a rainy day.
i love you ali, for writing books that feel like they are especially made for me.