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The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley
52 reviews
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Child death, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content, War
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Look, you have to know what you’re getting. Did I get complex plot (not really), clear world building (no),easy intriguing political and magic system (like a smidge). But did I get 10/10 banter, hilarious characters, over the top in the best way descriptions of the MCs and the greatest insults and snark I’ve read since Terry Pratchett - yes, yes I did. I laughed so hard I cried multiple times, and then reread those passages before moving on, which to me is the final marker of a 10/10 book. I loved this and will not be absorbing any of the very valid criticism other people that, thank you very much. This gave the people (me, I’m the people), what she wanted.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Medical content, War
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Don’t let the cheeky title mislead you into thinking this is a lighthearted romcom. It’s a very full world with a full story, lots of witty banter, and very very dark themes and moments (not in a traumatizing way in my opinion, in extremely reflective way to our current world).
These two are actually, truly, enemies and it makes the book quite fun if you get used to all the medical jargon and seething hatred at the start of it all.
Do yourself favor though, and read this digitally. Physical copies are beautiful and I’m sure the audiobook is super well done, but you’re going to need that dictionary at least twice on every. Single. Page.
I do love a book pushing me to learn new words and jargon but damn, I read 100+ books a year and have a college degree and I was constantly highlighting and pressing that “define” button. Super witty though! Just takes some getting used to.
These two are actually, truly, enemies and it makes the book quite fun if you get used to all the medical jargon and seething hatred at the start of it all.
Do yourself favor though, and read this digitally. Physical copies are beautiful and I’m sure the audiobook is super well done, but you’re going to need that dictionary at least twice on every. Single. Page.
I do love a book pushing me to learn new words and jargon but damn, I read 100+ books a year and have a college degree and I was constantly highlighting and pressing that “define” button. Super witty though! Just takes some getting used to.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Medical content, Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Sexual content, Vomit, Sexual harassment
adventurous
funny
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Suicide, Terminal illness, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Child death, Sexual content, Torture, Violence
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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
Graphic: Terminal illness, Violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder
Moderate: Sexual content
This did not work for me. I hate to rate a debut author low, but I actually did not enjoy my time reading this book.
The worldbuilding was confusing - set in a 'different world' (the map is clearly the UK), but then there were references to real historical things/people (ex: daguerrotypes) that didn't align with our historical timeline. So I wish they had either gone full high fantasy or kept things more historically accurate. The magic system isn't explained well, so I was honestly confused about it the entire book. Like what does Osric use his magic for when it's not broken? I was texting my friend who'd read it to ask questions (she didn't know either). The plot was slow and honestly I was quite bored for most of the book. Also I'm sorry but Aurienne is dull and every time we were in her pov I was uninterested. But the worst part was the humor. Crude/potty jokes are just not my personal taste and that was all we got. No good banter. And then the book ends in the most abrupt way that's so jarring.
Honestly I don't even know if I'll read the sequel.
The worldbuilding was confusing - set in a 'different world' (the map is clearly the UK), but then there were references to real historical things/people (ex: daguerrotypes) that didn't align with our historical timeline. So I wish they had either gone full high fantasy or kept things more historically accurate. The magic system isn't explained well, so I was honestly confused about it the entire book. Like what does Osric use his magic for when it's not broken? I was texting my friend who'd read it to ask questions (she didn't know either). The plot was slow and honestly I was quite bored for most of the book. Also I'm sorry but Aurienne is dull and every time we were in her pov I was uninterested. But the worst part was the humor. Crude/potty jokes are just not my personal taste and that was all we got. No good banter. And then the book ends in the most abrupt way that's so jarring.
Honestly I don't even know if I'll read the sequel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Murder
Moderate: Medical content, Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Child abuse, Sexual content, Death of parent
I had a lot of mixed feelings about this book and honestly struggled to pick a rating. I did not think I would like it due to the third person narrative, following both characters. There is a certain amount of distance that you feel from the characters and in a way that does not immerse you into the story completely. Although the characters had a lot of development throughout the book, they did not seem to have a lot of depth.
With all that being said I found this book quite entertaining, and very humerous in a dry kind of way. From the way the characters spoke, to the thoughts/descriptions, and even the title names. This book was littered with comedy throughout and I was often giggling.
I did enjoy this book more than I expected to. Without giving spoilers I will say that I was frustrated by the ending of the book. It felt like the ending came up very randomly and there was so much unresolved. The main story is about the FMC healing the MMC, but that feels like it gets thrown out at the end and the mystery subplot suddenly takes over the entire story.
This was a true enemies to lovers. Not a "the FMC misunderstands the MMC and he is actually a good guy and the whole enemy thing was not even real." No. This is a legit enemies to lovers where they hate each other and put up with each other due to what they need from the other. I really enjoyed how this was different from the enemies to lovers trope of so many romantasy books.
This book is 70% dialogue so I was expecting it to be a quick read, but I ended up reading it in my average time (3 days).
Although I did find the ending frustrating, I will be reading the second when it relases.
With all that being said I found this book quite entertaining, and very humerous in a dry kind of way. From the way the characters spoke, to the thoughts/descriptions, and even the title names. This book was littered with comedy throughout and I was often giggling.
I did enjoy this book more than I expected to. Without giving spoilers I will say that I was frustrated by the ending of the book. It felt like the ending came up very randomly and there was so much unresolved. The main story is about the FMC healing the MMC, but that feels like it gets thrown out at the end and the mystery subplot suddenly takes over the entire story.
This was a true enemies to lovers. Not a "the FMC misunderstands the MMC and he is actually a good guy and the whole enemy thing was not even real." No. This is a legit enemies to lovers where they hate each other and put up with each other due to what they need from the other. I really enjoyed how this was different from the enemies to lovers trope of so many romantasy books.
This book is 70% dialogue so I was expecting it to be a quick read, but I ended up reading it in my average time (3 days).
Although I did find the ending frustrating, I will be reading the second when it relases.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Gore
Minor: Sexual content
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The first half was very slow, but the second half was much better paced and the story really started to come together. I enjoyed the shades of grey in (most of) the characters.
The ending is one of those big cliffhangers that people seem to think is needed for series - I really wish there was a little more resolution to feel like it was a satisfying ending. I will probably pick up Book 2, but I hope the pacing is more balanced.
The ending is one of those big cliffhangers that people seem to think is needed for series - I really wish there was a little more resolution to feel like it was a satisfying ending. I will probably pick up Book 2, but I hope the pacing is more balanced.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content, Violence
lighthearted
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Throughout this book I kept thinking, "Oh, so THIS is what banter is supposed to look like". The dialogue is the best part of this book, what really kept me reading. It's smart and witty without being cringey. The main characters are fun to follow. I was so glad to see that Aurienne's character is smart and disciplined without being boring; in turn Osric is morally grey but still likable.
I thought the setting of alternate London worked really well and made the world-building make sense. The plot dipped a bit in the middle, but the ending made up for it tenfold. I'm usually not a huge fan of cliffhanger endings, but this one felt natural for the story and made me excited to read the next one.
I thought the setting of alternate London worked really well and made the world-building make sense. The plot dipped a bit in the middle, but the ending made up for it tenfold. I'm usually not a huge fan of cliffhanger endings, but this one felt natural for the story and made me excited to read the next one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Murder
Moderate: Cursing, Gore
Minor: Sexual content